This course provides a basic training in records management and archives for those who have completed a first degree and who wish to work in this field. It develops an understanding of the processes of information handling and use within organisations, assists in acquiring the basic principles of records management and archives, and application to professional practice.
A degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing and use of Internet browser software before commencing the course.
Regular and reliable Internet access is required.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
A fieldwork component is taken during the inter-semester break and allows students to put into practice, in a supervised work environment, the theory gained during the first semester.
This course is recognised by the Records Management Association of Australia.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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11210 | v.4 | Information Studies 503 - Information Design | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12157 | v.4 | Information Studies 523 - Archives Concepts and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12158 | v.4 | Information Studies 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12442 | v.3 | Information Studies 501 - Information Management Technologies | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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12159 | v.5 | Information Studies 533 - Knowledge Management Principles | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
12162 | v.5 | Information Studies 522 - Management of Recordkeeping Services | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12163 | v.4 | Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
12446 | v.4 | # | Information Studies 502 - Information Theory and Research | 2.0 | 25.0 |
100.0 | |||||
# | Includes professional work experience for a total of 150 hours | ||||
Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
2008 | 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.