Graduate Diploma in Information Systems
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems |
Abbreviation: |
GDipInfoSys |
Home Faculty: |
Commerce |
Duration: |
1 year or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring/Summer |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
648B |
CRICOS Code: |
031280G |
Overview
This course aims to provide graduates with a coherent program of studies which will enable them to function as information systems professionals within a business organisation. The curriculum provides a balanced approach to the technical knowledge and skills, as well as an emphasis on human aspects of the information systems field. Students who do not have a strong background in either programming or databases may need to vary the schedule in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a major in an area other than Information Systems, IT or Computing. Applicants with an appropriate combination of academic or professional qualifications and relevant work experience of at least three years may also be considered.
Course Program
Subject |
Session |
Credit Points | |
BUSS211 |
Requirements Determination and Systems Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
BUSS212 |
Database Management Systems |
Spring |
6 |
BUSS218 |
Systems Design and Architecture |
Spring |
6 |
BUSS312 |
Distributed Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
BUSS315 |
Knowledge-Based Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
BUSS318 |
Information Systems Project |
Spring |
6 |
And one of the following: | |||
BUSS201 |
User-Centred Business Programming |
Autumn |
6 |
BUSS214 |
Business Programming II |
Autumn |
6 |
BUSS316 |
Information Systems Prototyping |
Autumn |
6 |
And one of the following: | |||
BUSS308 |
Computer Systems Management |
Spring |
6 |
BUSS313 |
Information Retrieval Systems |
Spring |
6 |
BUSS317 |
Business Programming IV |
Spring |
6 |