Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management
ObjectivesThis program is designed to give graduates, especially those employed or likely to be employed in the computing/information systems area, the opportunity to improve their management skills and upgrade their knowledge of computer-based information systems.
Entry requirementsEntry * a bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college; or * a CQU Graduate Certificate in Information Systems, or equivalent. International students should visit www.international.cqu.edu.au for further information including English language requirements. Computer equipment resources Students will require access to a computer and printer. Access to the Internet is required. The suggested minimum requirement is an IBM compatible computer. Hardware and software specifications change rapidly. Therefore, if buying a new computer, students should purchase the best quality and highest capacity they can afford. CQU campuses have computers which may be accessed by students on a 24 hour basis.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma of Information Systems Management
Course description
About Information Systems Management
Modern businesses require employees who have knowledge of people, technology and organisations. Learn about all three and position yourself for a rewarding and stimulating career. The term information systems is used instead of computing to indicate that we are interested in organisational solutions - not just the technology itself. Studies have shown that employers seek people with business and people skills as well as computing skills.
Career Opportunities
Are you an IT professional looking to enhance your career path? Perhaps you are a professional/manager from outside the field looking to enter and work in the IT industry. Graduates from this program find employment as systems analyst managers, software engineers, database administrators, electronic data processing (EDP) auditors, network administrators, end-user support professionals, consultants, company managers, public sector managers and various educational roles.
Program Structure
Students must complete 6 courses (48 units of credit).
Program A
Program A is for students with an insufficient level of formal computing education. It offers articulation into the Master of Information Systems degree, with an Advanced standing of 6 courses into that program. Students must complete:
Course Code Course Name
COIS20024 Systems Management Overview
COIS20025 Systems Development Overview
COIS20026 Database Development and Management
COIS20027 Digital Telecommunications and Networks
Plus:
* 1 COIS, ECOM or COIT elective; and
* 1 elective selected from any CQU 8 credit point postgraduate course.
Program B
Program B is for students with a sufficient level of formal computing education. Students must complete:
Course Code Course Name
COIS20026 Database Development and Management
COIS20027 Digital Telecommunications and Networks
Plus:
* 3 COIS, ECOM or COIT electives; and
* 1 elective selected from any CQU 8 credit point postgraduate course.