Bachelor of Information Sciences (Information Systems)

If you are interested in IT but prefer working with people and establishing client requirements then the Bachelor of Information Science (Information Systems) is the right choice for you.

All around us, information systems are increasingly connected and automated. More and more data is being created daily (‘Big Data’). This changes the way that businesses and organizations process and apply information about their products. It also affects how they interact with services and customers. Such systems are not only about technology. Their success depends on their designers having an understanding of computer software and they also need to understand the social, human, and organizational contexts of these systems.

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Information Sciences (Information Systems) at Massey University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Massey University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Massey University as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Information Sciences (Information Systems).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/programme-course/programme.cfm?prog_id=93068&major_code=PINSY

When you study information systems you will learn the essential soft skills of working with the users of IT systems. You’ll learn to understand their needs and how systems can be designed to meet them. You will understand the impact of ICT and how information systems are part of the strategy of any organization. You will learn about computer systems from the perspective of the system developer as well as the manager, the administrator, and the entrepreneur.

Our Information Systems major will combine your interest in organizations and entrepreneurship with an understanding of how information systems drive contemporary enterprise. This is in contrast to computer science and information technology that stress the underlying technologies.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Computer and Information Research Scientists
• Information Security Officer