1999 Information Technology Handbooks - Graduate Diploma in Business Systems

Graduate Diploma in Business Systems - Clayton

General
Introduction
Admission requirements
Fees for Australian residents
Duration
Course structure
- Module 1: four units
- Module 2: four units
Credit

General

Course code: 0103
Director of program: Dr Yen Cheung
Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au/
Email address: bsinfo@bs.monash.edu.au

The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the School of Business Systems. The course covers the first and second modules of the Master of Business Systems program. The aim of the program is to provide education and training in methods used in the analysis, design, development and application of computer systems to the management of business operations. This involves the study of business-related techniques, practices and procedures in areas such as management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems, leading to an understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology for business purposes.
The course structure accommodates both those without previous studies in business systems who wish to upgrade their previous qualifications with studies in business systems, and those with prior studies in business systems.

Admission requirements

Entrance normally requires a first degree which is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply.

Fees for Australian residents

In 1999 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.

Duration

The course consists of two semesters of full-time study. The option of part-time study is available to Australian residents.

Course structure

The course consists of eight subjects, organised in two modules. Module 1 has computer literacy and numeracy components which are complemented with studies in business systems. Module 2 has a research methods component which builds on the analytical component of module 1 and which is complemented by further elective studies. In module 2, there is some scope to work with an individual staff member and specialise in an area such as, management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems.
The standard structure is:

Module 1: four units

BUS4520 Computer information systems
BUS4550 Business statistics
plus 2 elective subjects

Module 2: four units

BUS5000 Reading unit (Research methods)
BUS5010 Reading unit
plus 2 elective subjects

where:

the majority of subjects should normally be postgraduate subjects offered by the School of Business Systems;
elective subjects are subjects chosen by the student;
two elective subjects may be drawn from any postgraduate program of the university with the approval of the relevant teaching department and the head of the School of Business Systems or nominee.

Students not intending to proceed to the Master of Business Systems may substitute two electives in place of BUS5000 and BUS5010 in module 2.

Credit

Generally, students who have completed similar subjects in previous studies will normally be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted for postgraduate subjects that have not counted for the award or any other degree or diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of elective subjects that can be taken outside of the School of Business Systems is reduced. Subjects taken as part of the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems by distance education are considered to be subjects of the School of Business Systems.