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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

307789 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Information Systems

GradCertInfSys(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 049883M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course is designed for students who already hold a degree but have no computing background. It is also designed for students with extensive business management or supervisory experience without a first degree. The graduate certificate program will assist students who need to acquire skills and knowledge in the planning and development of information systems in organisations. The course is of a practical nature, which will assist students to consolidate their learning by applying their knowledge and skills in the business environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor's degree in either a non- Information Systems, Information Technology or Computing relatied discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; OR Significant professional experience- At least five years' relevant industryexperience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

No exemptions or recognition of prior learning will be given, although units may be substituted at the School's discretion. Other units may be approved by the Manager of Postgraduate Programs.

Duration and Availability

The course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course consists of four full units of study. The areas studied include: systems analysis and design, introduction to programming, database systems, internet computing, and technical infrastructure.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment with business organisations and government agencies.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11737 v.3   Designing Database Systems 502 4.0 25.0
307775 v.2   Introduction to Programming 501 3.0 25.0
307777 v.2   Systems Analysis 501 3.0 25.0
314242 v.1   Information Systems Service Management 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2013 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

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.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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