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.
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.
The course is six months full-time or equivalent part-time study.
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.
With a prior computing related degree graduates may apply for membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Graduates generally find employment in supervisory roles in areas involving information systems in private and public organisations.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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11455 | v.5 | Business Information Technology Management 612 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
11741 | v.3 | Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12527 | v.4 | Information Security Management 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2006 | 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.