C6P Graduate Diploma in Information Systems as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems
Abbreviation: GradDipIS
Course code: C6P
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2900 or 1800 687 120
Introductory comments
This on-campus, 1-year (minimum) full-time or 3-year part-time course is offered by the
Faculty of Commerce at the Hobart and Launceston campuses.
Admission & prerequisites
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems will be required to satisfy
the following:
(a)
(b)
a bachelor degree from an accredited university; and
have a basic knowledge of information technology and information modelling, as
may be gained by self study, professional experience or by attending the units
BSA101 Business Information Systems and BSA102 Information Modelling and
Infrastructures.
Course objectives
The course aims to –
•
enable graduates to fulfil key roles in the it and related industries, and to liaise
between IT personnel and other professional and industrial personnel
•
provide graduates with a strong systems focus, in their ability to conceive of new
designs, address business needs and solve problems;
•
give graduates a good understanding of the roles of IT in society, in organisations
and for individuals, and an awareness that IT is a powerful factor for change in
modern society
•
provide knowledge, skills and understanding of
–
the relationships of information and information technology to organisational
needs;
–
current management practice in the development of information systems, their
use and associated policy formulation and analysis;
–
the value of research, critical thinking and effective communication in the
management of information systems; and to
•
develop professional skills in such areas as interpersonal communication, working
in teams, and technical report writing.
Career outcomes
Associate membership of the Australian Computer Society. Graduates of the Graduate
Diploma in Information Systems could expect to find employment as a business analyst,
database analyst, systems analyst, IT project manager, IT manager, information manager,
database administrator, IT administrator or manager, telecommunications manager, IT
consultant, electronic commerce or electronic business consultant, web developer,
webmaster.
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C6P Graduate Diploma in Information Systems as at 14th May, 2002
Course structure
Course units in the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems are of 12.5% weighting.
There are 6 specified core units and two elective units in Information Systems as outlined
in the Schedule.
Schedule
campus-sem
Unit title
weight
code
Core units
BSA201
Analysis of Systems H1~L1~O1
12.5%
BSA202
Systems
H2~L2~O2
12.5%
Development
BSA203
Information
H1~L1~O1
12.5%
Management
BSA301
IS Project
12.5%
H1~L1v
Management
BSA302
IS Project
H1/2~L1/2
12.5%
v
BSA303
Management of
12.5%
H1~L1
Information
Systems
Elective: two units to make up 25% chosen from a range of units offered within the School
of Information Systems and elsewhere, by negotiation with the course coordinator.
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Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Graduate Diploma Coordinator ph 6226 2900 fax 6226 2913
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Commerce
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 3 years maximum (6 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: NO | Australian residents:
$6,000 | International students: $10,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 16 | Total students
enrolled this year: 22 | International students last year: 3 | International students this
year: 6
Approximate student-staff contact hours | approx 15 hrs weekly
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