This course is 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. It allows students to progress to one of three professional masters programs in information systems management, information technology or internet security management.
A Bachelor's degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. An alternative entry is the Graduate Certificate (in an appropriate discipline) OR Significant professional experience.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee paying course is of one years full-time or equivalent part-time study.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Graduate Certificate Information Systems
The core areas studied includes managing information systems projects and risks, systems analysis, database systems, programming, technological infrastructure, problem solving and the human aspects of organisations. Successful completion of the eight units and maintaining a high course average will gain applicants entry into the Master's of Information Systems Management, Information Technology or Internet Security and Forensics.
With a prior computing related degree, graduates may apply for membership with the Australian Computer Society.
Graduates generally find employment in supervisory roles within information systems departments in public and private 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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11737 | v.3 | Designing Database Systems 502 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
307775 | v.2 | Introduction to Programming 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
307777 | v.2 | Systems Analysis 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
309857 | v.1 | Business Web Design 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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11741 | v.3 | Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
309856 | v.1 | Object-Oriented Development 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
309858 | v.1 | Technological Infrastructure 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
309859 | v.1 | Information Systems Implementation 552 | 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.