Course
code: 0103 * Clayton campus * Program director: Dr Yen Cheung * Web *
address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au * Email address:
bsinfo@infotech.monash.edu.au * Two semesters full-time study (part-time study
is available to Australian residents) * Fees for Australian residents:
$11,200, or $1400 per subject
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the School of Business
Systems. This is an exit award for students enrolled in the Masters 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.
Entrance
normally requires a first degree that is recognised as equivalent to an
Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the
current year may apply.
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.
The
course consists of eight subjects, organised in two modules. Module 1 has
computer literacy and numeracy components 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 majority of subjects should normally be postgraduate subjects offered by
the School of Business Systems. Elective subjects are 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. The standard structure is:
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