Graduate Certificate in Information Systems

Course GC-INFOSYS (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Year and Campus: 2014 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 078389G
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 50 credit points taken over 6 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Dr Sean Maynard


Email: sean.maynard@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Melbourne School of Engineering
Ground Floor, Old Engineering (Building 173)

Current students:

Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: 13MELB (13 6352)
+61 3 9035 5511

Prospective students:

Visit: Melbourne School of Information

Course Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems is a short (four subject) program covering foundational Information Systems and business knowledge required for those without an Information Systems undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes:

Please refer to Overview above.

Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Students must complete 50 points from the list of foundational Master of Information Systems subjects. Students intending to undertake the masters program should discuss their subject choice with the course coordinator.

Subject Options:

Students will normally complete four subjects from the list below, which cover the fundamental knowledge required for this degree:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Entry Requirements:

Applicants must have:

Core Participation Requirements:

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and degree policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems requires all students to enrol in subjects where they will require:
(1) the ability to comprehend complex science and technology related information;
(2) the ability to clearly and independently communicate a knowledge and application of science, and technology principles and practices during assessment tasks;
(3) the ability to actively and safely contribute in clinical, laboratory, and fieldwork/excursion activities.

Students must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

There may be additional inherent academic requirements for some subjects, and these requirements are listed within the description of the requirements for each of these subjects.

Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the relevant Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit

Graduate Attributes:

Graduates should have the ability to demonstrate independent critical inquiry, analysis and reflection.

Links to further information: http://www.cis.unimelb.edu.au

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