309864 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology

GradDipInfoSysTech(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055641A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

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Course Overview

Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

This course is designed for those who wish to increase or acquire basic knowledge and skills in the planning, operation and management of information systems in global business environments. It allows students to progress to one of three professional master programs in information systems management, information technology, or internet security and forensics.

Professional Recognition

This course has Associate Level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society. Graduates may apply for membership to the Australian Computer Society (ACS), with a prior computing related degree.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment in supervisory roles within information systems departments in public and private organisations.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.

Specifically, applicants require a Bachelor's degree in either a non- Information Systems, Information Technology or Computing related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; OR a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

Course Entry/Completion Note

Successful completion of this course and maintaining a high course average will gain applicants entry into the Master of Information Systems Management, Information Technology or Internet Security and Forensics.

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Course Organisation

Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.

The core areas studied in this graduate diploma include: managing information systems projects and risks, systems analysis, database systems, programming, technological infrastructure, problem solving and the human aspects of organisations.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body

2. apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations

3. conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments

4. able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details

5. manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations

6. ability to assess the business potential of new technologies as they emerge.

7. apply communications and collaboration technologies to support international organisations, understand and appreciate relevant international ICT standards, and the role of ICTs in supporting international organisations

8. understand the range of potential impacts of information technology on users, and manage and design systems and technologies that are appropriate to a wide range of users

9. apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security, employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2014	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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11737	v.3		Designing Database Systems 502	4.0	25.0
307777	v.2		Systems Analysis 501	3.0	25.0
309858	v.1		Technological Infrastructure 502	3.0	25.0
307775	v.2		Introduction to Programming 501	3.0	25.0
			OR
11741	v.4		Business Project Management 501	3.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
309859	v.1		Information Systems Implementation 552	3.0	25.0
313057	v.1		Information Security Management 551	3.0	25.0
314242	v.1		Information Systems Service Management 501	3.0	25.0
309856	v.2		Object-Oriented Development 501	3.0	25.0
			OR
309860	v.1		Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 611	3.0	25.0
					100.0

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.

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.

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