Graduate Certificate in Electronic Commerce CU12
Program at a glance
| Duration: | six months full-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK/BNE/GDC/SYD/HTM/MEL, external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 3 courses/24 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | direct |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | Program Administrator on 07 4930 9511 or ic-program-pg2@cqu.edu.au |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK/BNE/GDC - 035583E, SYD - 035590F, MEL - 034389D |
Program outline
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.
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:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ECOM20004 | Electronic Commerce: a Global Perspective |
- two additional courses selected from the following:
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| COIS20024 | Systems Management Overview^ |
| COIS20025 | Systems Development Overview^ |
| COMM20036 | Informatics, Culture and Communication |
| MRKT20027 | E-Marketing |
| LAWS20042 | Law of Electronic Commerce & the Internet |
| ECOM20007 | Developing E-Commerce Solutions |
| ECOM20001 | Information Systems Management: Integrating E-Commerce |
Notes:
^These courses cannot be taken by students who have an undergraduate degree in computing or information systems. These courses are designed for students who do not have an undergraduate degree in computing or information systems.
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Entry requirements
- a bachelor 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 who have significant industry experience but do not hold a Bachelor degree.