Graduate Certificate of Information Systems

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2021 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Information Systems
Course Map

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2021.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2021.

This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2021.

Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.

CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code052305G Burwood (Melbourne)
Deakin course codeM522
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Note: This course is only available part-time for T2 and T3 intakes.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Take your understanding of information systems and commerce to the next level with Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Information Systems.

Designed as an introductory course for professionals working in business and government, this course gives you a strong technical background in specific areas of eBusiness and supply chain management.

Whether you’re a graduate of business, management, marketing, social policy or public administration, you can increase your employability with our Graduate Certificate of Information Systems.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome Course Learning Outcome
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate advanced knowledge needed to perform duties as a highly skilled information systems professional within an organisation or social setting
Communication Effectively transmit models, frameworks and management theory to both specialists and non-specialists
Digital literacy Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
Critical thinking Apply critical thinking relative to complex information systems settings
Problem solving Formulate and recommend well developed solutions based on organisational needs and a critical evaluation of alternatives
Self-management Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
Teamwork Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
Global citizenship Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
   

 

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems, students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units (2 of which must be selected from a specified list) plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.

 

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

MAI010Academic Integrity Module

 

Core Units

MIS770/MIS770AFoundation Skills in Data Analysis ^

MIS782Value of Information

Plus two credit points from the following units:

MIS701Business Requirements Analysis

MIS761Enterprise Information Management and Security

MIS781Business Intelligence and Database

SIT718Real World Analytics

Recommended units for students wishing to progress to the Master of Information Systems:

  • MIS770/MIS770A Foundation Skills in Data Analysis
  • MIS782 Value of Information
  • MIS701 Business Requirement Analysis
  • MIS761 Enterprise Information Management and Security.

^MIS770A is a Start Anytime unit.

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.


Other course information


Course duration
- additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.