Faculty of Commerce

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Information Systems

Abbreviation:

GCertInfoSys

Home Faculty:

Commerce

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Delivery Mode:

On campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

697B

CRICOS Code:

050003E

Overview

This course is designed for graduates seeking an introductory course in the field of Information Systems. The course is specifically designed for, and restricted to, those students who hold University qualifications in areas not related to the field of Information Systems. Students performing at a satisfactory level in the Graduate Certificate may be permitted to continue with the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems with up to 24 credit points of specified credit. These students will not be entitled to receive the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants should normally 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 qualifications and relevant work experience of at least two years may also be considered.

Course Requirements

Students will take:

One BUSS 300-level subject

6 cp

Three BUSS subjects at 200- or 300- level

18 cp

Credit Towards Other Courses

Students performing at a satisfactory level in the Graduate Certificate may be permitted to continue with the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems with up to 24 credit points of specified credit. These students will not be entitled to receive the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems