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Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management 

I088     


Study Mode Study Level Duration Campus and Intake Show intake calendar
Full-time
Part-time (day & evening) 		Postgraduate 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)

Information Systems (IS) and Information Technology (IT) are widely diffused across contemporary organisations, and are increasingly driving and enabling profound changes in the ways we conceptualise how and where we work, and the nature of activities required to create efficient and effective organisational processes. 
 
IS/IT is critically important in terms of organisational efficiency, effectiveness, competitiveness, and indeed, sustainability. Despite this reliance on IS/IT, concerns are still expressed about whether IS/IT delivers adequate value and reasonable returns to the organisation, and whether or not organisations are adept at realising the anticipated benefits from investments in IS/IT. When these concerns are considered against the transformational nature of IS/IT alluded to above - the rate of technological advance, and the sheer complexity associated with the entire IS/IT resource in organisations - then ensuring appropriate capabilities in managing the IS/IT resource becomes of critical importance to most modern organisations.
 
The Master of Information Systems Management, incorporating the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems Management, and the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Mangement (I088), is designed to foster and develop such knowledge, skills and capabilities. It is designed to develop versatile IS professionals with competencies and expertise in the major domains of IS (information, technology, process, relationship/alliance building) who can appreciate and exploit the transformational impacts of IS/IT, who understand the complexity associated with managing the IS/IT resource, and who can contribute effectively to ensuring the delivery of value from IS/IT investments in organisations. Thus, complexity, transformation and organisational value become the underpinning themes that give coherence to this postgraduate program. 

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This program aims to:
  • develop knowledge, skills and capabilities required by IS professionals working in dynamic and complex business environments
  • develop an appreciation of the transformational dimensions of modern IS/IT, and the complexity associated with managing the S/IT resource in organisations
  • ensure graduates are able to consistently deliver benefits from IS/IT investments over time 

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The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management normally requires eight units of study (100 credit points) to be completed over one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time study, with at least  five of those units of study (62.5 credit points) being IS Management units. Units of study are chosen from the Master of Information Systems Management program. Students completing this program may progress into the Master of Information Systems Management.
 
A maximum of two exemptions (25 credit points) is available in this program. Entry is possible in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
 
The program is available in both full-time and part-time* (5.30pm to 9.30pm) modes. Part-time mode includes the possibility of studying one unit of study at a time. Evening classes are available in most units of study.  
 
Please note: some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements. Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in program structure occur from time to time.
 
*International student visa holders are required to study full-time.

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Informations Systems  
+ other suitable postgraduate FICT electives as approved by the program coordinator

Business

Master Recommended Study Sequence
Elective (Stage 1)

Stage 2 (50 credit points)
HIT8186 IS Governance and Strategy
Business Elective (Stage 3)
Elective (Stage 3)
Research Report (HIT8070) 25 credit points completed over 2 semesters. Students enrol into HIT8170 Research Report and HIT8270 Research Report.
 
Option 3
Minor Thesis (HIT8067) 50 credit points completed over 2 semesters. Students enrol into HIT8167 Minor Thesis and HIT8267 Minor Thesis.

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The graduate attributes that relate to this program help to produce graduates who:
  • are capable in their chosen professional areas
  • are adaptable and manage change
  • operate effectively in work and community situations
  • are aware of environments
  • are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within ther business or community

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Entry is available to students who have a degree in any field other than information systems, and significant relevant business experience, usually at least two years.

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Applicants who have previously completed university-level units of study in this area may be granted exemptions in Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies programs. All exemption applications must be submitted in writing at the time of enrolment. Each application is considered by the program manager, who then makes recommendations to the Academic Committee.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

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The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at:http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/

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Web: Enquire online

Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
 

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