With a special focus on business analytics (also available as a stand-alone minor), you will learn how analytical tools and simulation software are used to model, analyse and design business processes. You will acquire practical skills in using quantitative methods, data mining and visualisation to look for patterns and trends in data, and help organisations solve problems. Data and case studies will be drawn from diverse sources including health, life sciences, social networking, economic data, customer and web traffic and scientific research. In the final year Industry Experience project, you will be part of a team developing an IT application for a real client, learning how to manage all its stages, communicate with stakeholders and develop project documentation to a professional standard. If you are accepted for our Industry Based Learning (IBL) program, the extended major gives you the option of a second placement. And you can complement this major with a minor, major or double degree in Business or Commerce.

Professionals who can manage IT solutions in the workplace are highly sought after. As a work-ready graduate who is articulate, skilled and attuned to the needs, methods and attitudes of business, you'll have a wide range of career opportunities. Meta description (165 characters including spaces): Become a leader in IT management, solving business needs using technology, with a Business information systems major in Information Technology from Monash.