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Field of Study

Information Systems

Master of Commerce
Overview Study details

Organisations of all types, in all industries, rely on sophisticated information systems.

Future leaders must have an in-depth understanding of how to use data to inform their decision-making. The information systems field of study facilitates the development of advanced skills that enable students to conduct business analytics activities and advise on organisational information requirements and information systems strategy. It provides a broad knowledge of business technologies and their impacts to develop well-rounded information systems professionals.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for accounting and finance

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Technology consultant
  • Data analyst
  • Business systems analyst
  • Information systems architect
  • Information systems auditor
  • IT application specialist
  • Information systems strategy consultant
Sunidhi Singh Chauhan

The best part about the Master of Commerce is its flexibility and the courses offered to either specialise in one particular field... or go for a dual major, learning various subjects you choose to make the most of your degree.

Sunidhi Singh Chauhan
Graduate, Master of Commerce
Sunidhi Singh Chauhan

The best part about the Master of Commerce is its flexibility and the courses offered to either specialise in one particular field... or go for a dual major, learning various subjects you choose to make the most of your degree.

Sunidhi Singh Chauhan
Graduate, Master of Commerce

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Information Retrieval and Management
  • Data Analytics for Business
  • Business Information Systems Analysis and Design
  • Information Systems Strategy and Sourcing

See courses and program structure

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