Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce CU12

This program is designed to give graduates, especially those employed in an electronic commerce field, the opportunity to improve their Internet skills and upgrade their knowledge of the e-Commerce industry, issues and future directions.

Entry Requirements

• a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification or
• a recognised Diploma and a minimum of 2 years of relevant communication and information technology experience or
• a minimum of 5 years of relevant communication and information technology experience.

Guidelines for work experience entry requirement

• resume from applicant detailing employment history
• Secondary and Post Secondary Education Certificates
• letter from employer (past and present) on company letterhead
• evidence of Proficiency in the English Language (International Students)

In conjunction with the above entry requirement, candidates must complete CQU admission form(s) for admission assessment.

The Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce is an alternative entry into the Master of Electronic Commerce. This program is ideal for applicants with significant industry experience but do not hold a Bachelor degree.

Program Structure

To obtain a Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce, a student must complete a total of 3 courses as follows:

• one core course in Electronic Commerce:
• ECOM20004   Electronic Commerce: a Global Perspective

two additional courses selected from the following:
COIS20024   Information Systems Overview (See note below)
COIS20025   Information Systems Development (See note below)
COMM20036   Informatics, Culture and Communication
MRKT20027   e-Marketing
LAWS20042   Law of Electronic Commerce & the Internet
ECOM20007   Developing e-Commerce Solutions

Notes:

These courses cannot be taken by students who have an undergraduate degree in computing or information systems. These courses must be taken by students who do not have an undergraduate degree in computing or information systems.

Offshore Study Centres

Course offerings at the offshore study centres will be subject to availability. Students should consult with their program coordinator to determine what courses to enrol in.