Overview Software technology is about: building and using systems for productive and leisure activities, and understanding the principles that underlie such systems. You will focus on algorithms, data structures and the principles of engineering quality software. Information technology areas range from business and management skills, to studies and experience in software or electronic and communication engineering. Watch this video to find out more about the range of study options within Information Technology. KEY FEATURES Increased job opportunities through an emphasis on practical work, using modern programming languages and commercial database software. Opportunities to study exciting contemporary fields such as artificial intelligence, databases, computer graphics, security technologies, game theory and web technology. SUITABLE FOR Students wanting to develop computer skills to build and use systems, and understand the principles that underlie these systems. Career Opportunities A Macquarie course can set your dream career in motion. PROFESSIONS communication systems analysis and analysis design database administrator end-user support and training IT or management consultant IT sales or marketing programmer project leader systems analyst systems development manager systems engineer EMPLOYERS Apple AT&T Bell Labs Compaq Computer Associates EDS Google government departments IBM Macquarie Bank Microsoft Optus small business Sybase Westpac