Online Courses Handbook 2003

306337 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Knowledge Management

Introduction
This course is for those with a first professional qualification in librarianship, records management or archives working in an environment where management takes an innovative approach to capturing and making available the totality of knowledge within the organisation. It also may be of use to graduates from other information-related fields of study.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree or graduate diploma qualification in librarianship, records management, archives or other approved information-related field.

Specific Requirements
Regular, reliable Internet access is also required.

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

Duration and Availability
The fee paying course is of one semester full-time or equivalent part-time duration. External study is also available.

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. Students may incur a costfor personal Internet access.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

12159 v.5 Information Studies 533 - Knowledge Management Principles 3.0 25.0

12163 v.4 Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management 3.0 25.0

306349 v.1 Information Studies 531 - Internet Content Management 3.0 25.0

306350 v.1 Information Studies 534 - Knowledge Auditing 3.0 25.0

100.0