Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts evaluate and support an organisation’s IT network and computer infrastructure to ensure the system is efficient and meeting organisational goals. They provide technical support to system users, as well as manage upgrades, patches, and hot-fixes.

As a Systems Analyst you’ll need to be good at problem solving and coding. You should also be a competent writer as you will usually be required to produce system documentation, operating procedures and user guides.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $98,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a systems analyst?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Business Information Systems

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology

On Campus, Online
18 months
$6,026 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Flow Measurement and Fiscal Flow Fundamentals

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Protection

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Fundamentals of Green Hydrogen Technology

Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Business Analysis Certified Professional Course

Online
4 months
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Computer Science

Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$13,422 - $83,312
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Information Systems

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $29,805
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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