187306 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Records Management and Archives

GradDipRecMgntArchiv(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 016550E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course provides a basic training in records management and archives for those who have completed a first degree and who wish to work in this field. Students develop an understanding of the processes of information handling and use within organisations, acquire the basic principles of records management and archives, and apply to professional practice.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree in another discipline. As the course is heavily dependent on computer skills, applicants should develop competency in word-processing and use of Internet browser software before commencing the course.

Specific Requirements

Regular and reliable Internet access is required.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

A fieldwork component is taken during the inter-semester break and allows students to put into practice, in a supervised work environment, the theory gained during the first semester.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised by the Records Management Association of Australia.

Additional Courses Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

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
11210	v.4	Information Studies 503 - Information Design	3.0	25.0
12157	v.4	Information Studies 523 - Archives Concepts and Practice	3.0	25.0
12158	v.4	Information Studies 521 - Recordkeeping Concepts and Practice	3.0	25.0
12442	v.3	Information Studies 501 - Information Management Technologies	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12159	v.5	Information Studies 533 - Knowledge Management Principles	2.0	25.0
12162	v.5	Information Studies 522 - Management of Recordkeeping Services	3.0	25.0
12163	v.4	Information Studies 524 - Electronic Document Management	3.0	25.0
12446	v.4 *	Information Studies 502 - Information Theory and Research	2.0	25.0
				100.0

Includes professional work experience for a total of three weeks full-time.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y		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.