307906 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management

Introduction

Designed for those who wish to increase, or acquire the basic knowledge and skills in the planning, operations and management of information systems in global business environments. This course allows students to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma andMasters programs in Information Systems Management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A pass grade in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a computing-related discipline. No relevant Information Systems or Information Technology experience is necessary for entry to this program.

Duration and Availability

The course is of six months full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course consists of four units of study each carrying a weighting of 25 credits, totalling 100 credits.The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, information technology management, information security management,problem solving and the human aspects of organisations. It is the first stage (four units) of the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management.

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment in supervisory roles in areas involving information systems in private and public organisations.

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.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.