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307913 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business


PGradDipElectrnBus(Curtin)

Introduction

Understanding and managing electronic business environments in an enterprise is the focus of this program. This course is designed for students who already have a computing related degree who wish to up-date or enhance their skills and knowledge in the design and management of electronic business technologies. Students will learn both the practical and theoretical aspects of electronic business with the ability to problem solve and apply their knowledge in a global electronic business environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Entrance requirements are a minimum course average of 60 per cent in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a computing-related discipline. No relevant industry experience is necessary for entry.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Electronic Business may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award, subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

The Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Business consists of eight units of study. The core areas studied includes managing information systems projects and risks, enterprise infrastructure, collaborative technologies, web design and architecture, information security management and problem solving. Students may choose optional units from the areas of object-oriented design, datamining and advanced database management, executive support systems, business information technology and strategic logistics management.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Postgraduates generally find employment in supervisory roles within private and public organisations utilising electronic business environments.

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

   
11741 v.3   Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 3.0 25.0
13012 v.3   Collaborative Enterprise Technologies 502 3.0 25.0
13013 v.4   Enterprise Network Infrastructure 501 5.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
      OR    
11730 v.4   Advanced Problem Solving for IS Managers 501 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

   
12527 v.4   Information Security Management 551 3.0 25.0
13587 v.4   Object Oriented Programming 502 3.0 25.0
302120 v.3   Web Site Architecture 501 3.0 25.0
      SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
11455 v.4   Business Information Technology Management 512 3.0 25.0
11738 v.4   Decision Support Systems 502 5.0 25.0
11745 v.4 # Research Methods for Information Systems Professionals 655 3.0 25.0
12280 v.3   Strategic Logistics Management 502 3.0 25.0
307773 v.2   Datamining and Advanced Database Management 601 4.0 25.0
307774 v.1   Advanced Enterprise Systems Modelling 501 4.0 25.0
307776 v.2   Object Oriented Design 501 4.0 25.0
           
# Students wishing to continue on into a Masters program should select the Research Methods unit as their option.
* Units 5698 and 11730 also available as options
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodAll*InternalExternal
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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.



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