Online Courses Handbook 2003

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

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 4.5 25.0

11737 v.2 Database Systems 502 5.0 25.0

11738 v.2 Applied Decision Support Systems 502 5.0 25.0

11739 v.2 Development Methodologies 561 3.0 25.0

11740 v.2 Business Analysis Methodologies 501 3.0 25.0

11741 v.2 Project Management Systems 501 3.0 25.0

11750 v.2 Information Management 602 3.0 25.0

11762 v.2 Distributed Systems 502 3.0 25.0

13586 v.2 Hypertext 511 3.0 25.0

13587 v.2 Hypertext 512 5.5 25.0