Graduate Certificate of Information Systems
2023 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2023 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Information Systems |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2023. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2023. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Online | Yes |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 052305G Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M522 |
| 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
- Indicative student workload
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
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, you’ll gain 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. More information available at Disability support services.
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, the units you choose and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. Further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods is available on our Current students fees website.
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:-
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Core Units
| MIS770/MIS770A | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis ^ |
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
Plus two credit points from the following units:
| MIS701 | Digital Business Analysis |
| MIS761 | Cyber Security Strategies |
| MIS781 | Business Intelligence and Database |
| SIT718 | Real 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 Cybersecurity Strategies
^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.
- Contact Student Central