Information technologies

Computer science

Computer science allows you to come up with logical solutions to real-world problems using current computing technology.

Learn about artificial intelligence, security, human-computer interactions, numerical analysis, database systems and theories of computing in Macquarie’s innovative computer science programs.

Potential careers

• Business systems analyst
• Communication systems analyst
• Computer systems auditor
• Database administrator
• End-user support and training officer
• Information technology analyst
• IT or management consultant
• Programmer
• Systems designer
• Web designer/developer

Cyber security

Cyber crime is one of the fastest-growing forms of crime – yet a shortage of graduates means cyber security jobs are going unfilled.

At Macquarie, you’ll gain the technical skills needed to harden organisations against cyber threats. You’ll learn about how cyber criminals operate, and develop specialised technical skills to combat them.

Potential careers

• Chief information security officer
• Chief privacy officer
• Ethical hacker
• Risk analyst
• Security director
• Security consultant
• Security architect
• SOC manager
• Source code auditor
• Vulnerability assessor

Data science

Data science uses specialised computational and statistical techniques to analyse big data and solve challenging problems.

The deluge of data modern systems generate is transforming business, government, science and healthcare. We’ll equip you to extract and analyse datasets using models, machine learning and data mining.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Consultant
• Data analyst
• Data scientist
• Entrepreneur
• Financial consultant
• Government policy adviser
• Information technology analyst
• Market analyst
• Web developer

Games design and development

Angry Birds. Candy Crush. Minecraft. Call of Duty. Grand Theft Auto. The gaming industry is worth billions of dollars today.

Macquarie’s games design and development courses equip you with the skills you’ll need for a successful career designing and creating the next wave of popular video games and virtual worlds.

Potential careers

• Creative game director
• Game designer
• Game programmer
• Game tester
• Mobile app designer
• Mobile app developer
• Self-employed entrepreneur/creator
• Video game system designer
• Virtual reality/mixed reality designer or developer
• Web designer

Information systems

Information systems and business analysis is a cross-disciplinary field of studies covering a wide range of areas related to information systems, information management and information technology (IT) from both the business and IT perspectives.

Potential careers

• Business systems analyst
• Data analyst
• Database administrator
• End-user support and training officer
• IT consultant
• IT or management consultant
• IT project manager
• IT sales rep or marketer
• Researcher
• Self-employed entrepreneur/creator
• Solutions architect
• Systems administrator
• Systems analyst

Software development

Learn to program, test and bug-fix to develop software that could help change the world.

Software developers and engineers create, maintain and modify programs including operating systems, communications software, utility programs and business applications.

Potential careers

• Business analyst
• Database administrator
• Developer
• Front-end developer
• Full-stack developer
• IT consultant
• Programmer
• Project leader
• Software engineer
• Systems analyst
• Systems development manager
• User experience engineer

Web and app development

Big data. Cloud computing. E-commerce. These innovations and more are shaping the world as we know it.

You’ll learn the latest web technologies, so you can transform user requirements into industry-standard web applications using your design and programming skills.

Potential careers

• App designer
• App developer
• Computer and information systems manager
• Computer support specialist
• Computer systems analyst
• Content developer
• E-business manager, programmer
• Self-employed entrepreneur
• Software developer
• Web developer