Course code: 1154
Course leader: Mr Martin Atchison
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Information Systems, GradDipInfoSys, offers specialised and directed study in contemporary techniques, methods and technologies in information systems. Individual courses of study are constructed by selecting subject combinations from the wide range of available subjects. In this way courses can by constructed which specialise in (for example) systems analysis, systems design, decision support systems or information systems management.
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems is to present specialised coursework programs in areas of information systems to computing graduates. This will enable graduates to change direction in their career paths and increase their contribution to their place of employment and to the profession.
Admission requirements
A BComp from Monash University, or equivalent qualifications. Marks in third-year computing studies should be at a sufficient level to indicate a high likelihood of success in studies at a more advanced level. Consideration may be given to an applicant who has a relevant diploma plus work experience, or who has relevant professional qualifications and experience (normally, at least seven years) and is occupying a high-level position in industry. The percentage of entry from the last category will be no larger than 25 per cent.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1995 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.
Course structure
The GradDipInfoSys comprises forty-eight credit points of study taken over one year full-time or two years part-time. There is no research component. Subjects will be taken primarily from the present third- and fourth-year offerings of the Department of Information Systems. In particular cases, these may be supplemented by selected offerings from other departments in the faculty. No more than twelve points will comprise third-year subjects.
Individual courses of study will be developed by selection from the following existing subjects:
* SYS3044 CASE (4 points)
* SYS3054 Decision support systems (4 points)
* SYS3064 Knowledge-based systems (4 points)
* SYS3074 Organisational issues in information systems (4 points)
* SYS3084 Cognitive aspects of interface design (4 points)
* SYS3094 Object-oriented analysis (4 points)
* SYS3104 Systems analysis methods (4 points)
* SYS3114 Neural computing (4 points)
* SYS3124 Theoretical models of decision making (4 points)
* SYS3134 Geographical information systems (4 points)
* SYS3144 Project leadership for information systems (4 points)
* SYS3184 Information systems theory (4 points)
* SYS3194 Information systems security (4 points)
* SYS4130 Information technology strategic planning (6 points)
* SYS4140 Information modelling (6 points)
* SYS4160 Decision support systems technology (6 points)
* SYS4170 Executive information systems (6 points)
* SYS4180 Knowledge-based systems (6 points)
* SYS4190 Knowledge engineering (6 points)
* SYS4210 Decision support systems (6 points)
* SYS4220 Systems analysis (6 points)
* SYS4270 Systems design and implementation (6 points)
* SYS4360 Information systems management (6 points)
* SYS4440 Artificial intelligence (6 points)
* SYS4470 Human-machine interfaces (6 points)
As each student's course of study will be highly structured, any electives selected will be appropriate to the expected educational outcomes. Successful completion of each subject will be the major indication that the educational objectives are being met. Each student's course of study must be approved by an appointed course coordinator.
For example, a professional computer programmer with many years industrial experience who wishes to change to a systems analyst's position may elect:
* SYS3044 CASE
* SYS3094 Object-oriented analysis
* SYS3104 Systems analysis methods
* SYS4130 Information technology strategic planning
* SYS4140 Information modelling
* SYS4220 Systems analysis
* SYS4270 Systems design and implementation
* SYS4360 Information systems management
* SYS4470 Human-machine interfaces
A professional systems analyst who wishes to move into a management systems support role may elect:
* SYS3114 Neural computing
* SYS3124 Theoretical models of decision making
* SYS3134 Geographic information systems
* SYS4160 Decision support systems technology
* SYS4170 Executive support systems
* SYS4180 Knowledge-based systems
* SYS4210 Decision support systems
* SYS4440 Artificial intelligence
* SYS4470 Human-machine interfaces
The department ensures subject relevance to current and future industry practice in close contact with public- and private-sector employers.