307792 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems Management

Introduction

This course is designed for students who wish to increase their knowledge or skills in the planning, operations and management of information systems in global business environments. The course combines theory and practice and incorporates a range of newconcepts, methods and technologies relating to information systems management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

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

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Certificate in Information Systems 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 Information Systems Management consists of eight units of study each carrying a weighting of 25 credits totalling 200 credits. The core areas studied include managing information systems projects and risks, business information technology management, information security management, object oriented design, advanced enterprise systems modeling, datamining and advanced database management and problem solving. Students wishing to progress to a masters program in the same area will need to complete the unit on research methods. Students not wishing to progress to further studies may choose optional units from the areas of collaborative technologies, strategic logistics management and organisational behaviour.This course forms the first eight units of the Master of Information Systems Management and stage one of the Master of Commerce (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 information systems departments 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.