What is informatics?

Informatics is the science of creating and designing systems and practices which enable information to be used for individual, organisational and societal benefit. It encompasses the design and management of practical and secure information systems that allow users to achieve their goals.

Why study informatics at Bond?

Informatics is an exciting new major within the Bachelor of Business degree at Bond University.

Within the Faculty of Business, the focus is on systems and processes that “deliver the right information, to the right person in the right place and time, in the right way” as a critical component of modern business.

This major introduces students to the concepts and skills need to pursue careers as a systems analyst, business analyst or even the chief information officer of a large corporation! Graduate starting salaries are high and as there is an increasing demand for professionals with these skills.

Our informatics staff

Dr Marcus Randall is the Head of Informatics and is supported by a highly qualified team.

Informatics staff listing

Informatics courses and subjects

Informatics can be studied as a major in the Bachelor of Business. Subject descriptions are provided below as a summary.

Information Systems in Business - The aim of this subject is to prepare students to effectively use, manage and participate in the development of IT applications in support of common business processes. It focuses on the interconnections between IT and business, and aims to produce students capable of understanding the interconnections between organisational components.

E-Business - The subject is concerned with how information technologies are used to increase the range, speed, mobility, and security of online markets, both in a business-to-business and business-to-consumer context.

Systems Thinking - We are surrounded, influenced by and embedded within systems in everything we do. The objective of the subject is to understand the dynamics of systems by modelling mental models, goals, leverage points, and actions enabling students to and make intelligent judgments and choices.

Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing - Business requires accurate and timely information to make effective operational, tactical, and strategic decisions. This subject introduces the fundamental concepts of data-driven decision making, the range of decision support tools, and the processes through which information can create competitive advantage.

Security and Assurance - In the information age dependence on information systems and services means organisations are more vulnerable to security threats such as viruses, computer hacking and denial of service attacks. Security incidents are increasing in number, sophistication, severity, and cost. Knowledge of these issues and their solutions are vital for business continuity.

System Design - Design is a fundamental human activity. The ability to understand the problem is essential to designing a pragmatic solution. This class emphasizes the, concepts, and tools, structured methods and evaluations necessary for the development of work system critical to organisations.

Operations and Supply Chain Management - This subject demonstrates how operations and supply chain issues are at the heart of all market driven and not-for-profit enterprises. It provides an introduction to the field of operations and supply chain management and how these function in the global economy.

Computational Finance - The aim of this course is to teach students how to invent stock market trading strategies to create money from money while adding no value to society, both with and without soft computing (Artificial Intelligence).

Business Systems and Processes - This subject will introduce students to Business Process Management Systems (BPMS). It will cover the most popular business process model systems as well as providing hands-on experience in developing process models.

If you wish to find out more about the subjects listed above, you can use the university Subject Search feature to locate the current subject outlines.