Graduate Certificate in Information Systems

Course GC-INFOSYS (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Year and Campus: 2011 - Parkville
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 Wally Smith
Email: wsmith@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Melbourne Graduate School of Science
Faculty of Science
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010

Tel: + 61 3 8344 6128
Fax: +61 3 8344 3351

Web: http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au/

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.

Objectives: Please refer to Overview above.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Students will normally complete four subjects from the list below;

• ISYS90026 (615-502) Fundamentals of Information Systems
• COMP90041(433-520) Programming and Software Development
• SINF90001 (615-570) Database Systems and Information Modelling
• BISY90001 (306-490) Business and Information Technology
• ISYS90045 (615-695) Professional IS Consulting
• ISYS90048 (615-680) Information Technology Infrastructure
• ISYS90049 (615-681) Business Analysis Modelling and Design
• ISYS90050 (615-682) IS Project and Change Management

Students entering the degree should discuss their subject choice with the course coordinator.

Subject Options:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Not offered in 2011
12.50
Entry Requirements:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline with at least H3 (65%) average in the final year of study or equivalent.

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/

Graduate Attributes:

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

Links to further information: http://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au

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