124911 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Records Management

GradCertRecMgnt(Curtin)



Introduction
This course is designed for those with a of a first professional qualification in librarianship working in an environment where management of an organisations records, as well as the management of a library, is involved. It offers an overview of records keeping and management practices and theory, the technology involved in the records management area and information retrieval theory.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree or graduate diploma qualification in librarianship.

Specific Requirements
Applicants with minimal or no computing skills are expected to undertake a short course in computing. Regular reliable internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study and external study is also available.

Professional Recognition
This course does not confer eligibility for professional membership of relevant professional bodies.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Students may incur a costfor personal Internet access.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1    
12158 v.4   Information Studies 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice 3.0 25.0
12162 v.4   Information Studies 522 - Management of Records Services 3.0 25.0
12163 v.4   Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
# One elective unit may be selected from the Records Management and Archives Stream.
           

 

 

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