How to Become a Systems Analyst: An Enjoyable Job that Pays Well

Lay the groundwork for a successful career in IT. This vocational qualification can be an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Information Technology, perfect for you if you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree (including interstate and international students, VCAL students, those who didn’t get the required ATAR score, and over 25s). It’s also an excellent way to gain skills and experience for an entry-level position in the industry before launching into a degree.

Immerse yourself in all things IT. In this degree, study the fundamentals of various areas and specialise in an area of interest. Learn about information systems, server administration, cloud computing, SQL and database management, computer programming, data science, cybersecurity, and more. This qualification builds your confidence with computers and coding and gives you an overview of how IT can be invaluable to businesses. A Bachelor of Information Technology takes three years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

In this qualification, you learn what it takes to run a business, manage complex projects, and work with people, technology, and other resources to get the best out of a business. The course units cover economics, business analysis, human resources management, marketing, leadership, corporate strategy, and more. You may also choose subjects relevant to business technology like databases, information systems, and data analysis. This degree also takes three years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).

A bachelor degree in computer science tends to be more theoretical than a degree in IT. In this qualification, you learn the fundamentals of how computers work. The focus is on topics like programming in various contexts (e.g. parallel programming, database programming, making big programs, software development, software engineering, and more), artificial intelligence, software design and engineering, algorithms, and computer programming as problem-solving. This degree takes three years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent).