295005 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Information Systems)

PGradDipCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055653G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This program is designed for students who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in information systems, information technology and internet security. This course allows students to progress to the masters of commerce program in information systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

The course consists of eight units of study, each carrying a weighting of 25 credits. Students have the option to choose from areas of study which include: strategic information systems, business information technology management, knowledge management, programming, web services and architecture, database mining, problem solving, computer forensics, Internet security and cyberwarfare. Students intending to enter the master program must complete an optional unit - Research Methods in Information Systems. Successful completion of the eight units and maintaining a high course average may grant applicants successful entry into the Master of Commerce (Information Systems).

Professional Recognition

With a prior computing, information systems or information technology related degree, graduates may apply to membership with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).

Additional Course Expenses

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

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
		SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11454	v.4	Enterprise Network Management 612	3.0	25.0
11455	v.5	Business Information Technology Management 612	3.0	25.0
11730	v.5	Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601	3.0	25.0
11739	v.4	Information Systems Development Methodologies 601	3.0	25.0
11745	v.4	Research Methods (Information Systems) 655	3.0	25.0
11747	v.3	Strategic Alignment of Information Systems 601	3.0	25.0
12001	v.2	Information Systems 651	3.0	25.0
12002	v.2	Information Systems 652	3.0	25.0
12003	v.3	Information Systems Contemporary Issues 601	3.0	25.0
13038	v.3	Enterprise Network Security 601	3.0	25.0
13586	v.4	Development Tools for Web Environments 501	3.0	25.0
13587	v.5	Object Oriented Programming 602	3.0	25.0
307335	v.2	Computer Forensics 601	3.0	25.0
307339	v.1	Business Intelligence and Cyberwarfare 601	3.0	25.0
307773	v.2	Data Mining and Advanced Database Management 601	4.0	25.0
309860	v.1	Knowledge Management and Intelligent Systems 611	3.0	25.0
309861	v.2	Web Application Architecture 604	3.0	25.0
6427	v.4	Statistical Data Analysis 674	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	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.