295005 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Business (Information Systems)

PGradDipBus(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course develops skills and knowledge in the planning, development, operation and management of information systems.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or a Graduate Diploma in Business or Computing, or equivalent qualification.

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 two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Students undertake a stream in first year based on previous academic background.

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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
300300	v.2		Stream For Students With Business But No Computing Background		100.0
			OR
300297	v.2		Stream For Students With Computing And Business Background		100.0
			OR
300298	v.2		Stream For Students With Computing But No Business Background		100.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
			SELECT 4 OPTIONS		100.0
					100.0
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2				Hrs/Wk	Credits
11452	v.2		Distributed Systems 511	3.0	25.0
11737	v.3		Designing Database Systems 502	2.0	25.0
11738	v.3		Executive Support Systems 502	5.0	25.0
11739	v.3		Information Technology Management and methodologies 601	3.0	25.0
11740	v.2		Business Analysis Methodologies 501	3.0	25.0
11741	v.3		Managing Information Systems Projects and Risks 501	3.0	25.0
11750	v.2		Information Management 602	3.0	25.0
13586	v.3		Development Tools for Web Environments 501	4.0	25.0
13587	v.3		Object Oriented Programming 502	5.5	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.