Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Professional CF77

Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Mode & Location: Internal - ROK/BNE/FIJI/GDC/MEL/SYD, external
Fees: full-fee-paying
Courses/Units of Credit: 9 courses/72 units of credit
Faculty: Informatics & Communication
Entry: direct
Accreditation: The Faculty is currently seeking accreditation with the ACS Professional (pending).
Exit Awards: Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
Contact: Program Administrator on 07 4930 9511 or email ic-program-pg2@cqu.edu.au
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: ROK/BNE/GDC - 046824B. The Faculty hopes to offer the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Professional to international students at SYD and MEL in 2003 but must first gain university approval and Government CRICOS endorsement. Contact the Faculty for the latest information on availability to international students before making an application. International student visas cannot be issued without a CRICOS program code.

Program Overview

This program is designed to give graduates with a background in Information Systems, 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 in specialist areas of computer-based information systems.

Entry GDISP

• 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 requirements

• Resume from applicant detailing employment history
• Secondary and Post-Secondary and Certificates
• Evidence from employer (past and present) on company letterhead
• Evidence of proficiency in the English language (international students)

OR

• A graduate certificate from an Australian university and demonstrated computing knowledge equivalent to COIS/COIT level postgraduate courses.
  Note: The CQU GCIS provides the requisite knowledge and is the normal entry to this program.

Program Structure (9 courses)

GDISP is primarily designed for students who have completed the requirements of the GCIS and require further knowledge in specialist Information Systems or Information Technology areas.

Students with an insufficient level of formal computing education will be allowed to enter but must first complete the following GCIS program:

Code	Course
2 GCIS foundation courses:
COIS20024	Information Systems Overview
COIS20025	Information Systems Development
and
MGMT20093	Managing in a Dynamic Environment

OR students with a sufficient level of formal computing education must complete:

Code	Course
2 Level One courses selected from:
COIT29222	Programming Principles
ECOM20004	E-commerce: A Global Perspective
ECOM20002	Security, Ethics and E-commerce Systems
ECOM20001	Information Systems Management: integrating e-commerce
and
MGMT20093	Managing in a Dynamic Envrionment
All students must complete:
2 Level Two courses selected from:
COIS20027	Digital Telecommunications and Networks
COIS20026	Database Development and Management
COIS20008	Information Systems Planning and Project Management
ECOM20007	Developing E-Commerce Solutions
2 Level Three courses selected from:
COIS20010	Decision Support and Intelligent Systems
COIS20028	Management and Design of Advanced Systems
COIS20006	Problem Based Industry Development A
and two electives:
one elective selected from a COIS, ECOM or COIT postgraduate course and one elective selected from any CQU postgraduate course.

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 that may be accessed by students whilst in the course of their studies. On various campuses computer libraries are available on a 24-hour basis or extended beyond normal working hours.