Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

This course aims to provide graduates from a recognised tertiary course, a program of studies which will enable them to function as an information systems professional within an organisation or business concern. The course curriculum provides a balanced approach to the technical knowledge and skills as well as the human emphases of the information systems field.

The course is specifically designed for those who hold tertiary qualifications in areas not related to the discipline of information systems and who wish to gain essential initial education in information systems.

Specific admission requirements for the Diploma:

1. a university degree or equivalent;

2. completion of at least the equivalent of one introductory computer or programming subject at tertiary level. Applicants not meeting this requirement may do the Summer Session subject BUSS111 at this University prior to commencement.
   In appropriate circumstances a person may be admitted if he/she submits evidence of such academic and professional attainments deemed to be equivalent to the requirements above.
   
   Course Duration
   The course is available by part-time study over four sessions (two years), in which case each student takes two subjects in any session, or by full-time study over two sessions.
   
   Program of Study
   
   The course is a coherent program of study which involves the successful completion of eight subjects (48 credit points) as listed below.
   
   

Pre-requisites will not apply to Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate students. Students may substitute other 200 or 300 level BUSS subjects with approval from the Head of Department.