Information Technology 2026 | Page 4

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS
STRONG PREDICTED GROWTH TO 2030

STEP INTO

IT graduates are highly sought-after for their skills that complement all fields and underpin the success of any organisation.

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Creating systems capable of tasks requiring human intelligence. It spans machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and other areas that equip computers to think, understand and speak like humans.
CREATE YOUR FUTURE IN THIS AREA Bachelor of Computer Science in Artificial Intelligence
Master of Artificial Intelligence
BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Driving innovation and efficiency at the intersection of technology and business strategy. It leverages information systems to help organisations navigate the modern landscape and boost performance.
CREATE YOUR FUTURE IN THIS AREA Master of Business Information Systems
CYBERSECURITY
Safeguarding computer systems, networks and data from unauthorised access, threats and malicious activities. It involves technologies and practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets.
DATA SCIENCE
Collecting, processing and analysing information to extract meaningful insights for better decision-making, optimisation and competitive advantage.
CREATE YOUR FUTURE IN THIS AREA Bachelor of Computer Science in Data Science
Master of Data Science
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Developing robust, scalable and efficient software solutions, encompassing the entire lifecycle from requirements gathering and design, to deployment and maintenance, with a human-centred and ethical approach.
CREATE YOUR FUTURE IN THIS AREA
Bachelor of Computer Science with a specialisation in Algorithms and Software
Bachelor of Software Engineering( Honours)
CREATE YOUR FUTURE IN THIS AREA Bachelor of Computer Science with electives in Cybersecurity

STRONG PREDICTED GROWTH TO 2030

113 %

BIG DATA SPECIALISTS

82 %

AI AND MACHINE LEARNING SPECIALISTS

57 %

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPERS

53 %

SECURITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS

49 %

DATA WAREHOUSING SPECIALISTS

48 %

UI AND UX DESIGNERS

42 %

INTERNET OF THINGS SPECIALISTS

41 %

DATA ANALYSTS AND SCIENTISTS
World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report 2025
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