Course
code: 0103 + Clayton campus + Program director: Dr P Lawrence + 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)
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the School of Business
Systems. This is an exit award for students enrolled in the Master 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 units in previous studies will
normally be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted for
postgraduate units that have not counted for the award or any other degree or
diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of elective units that can be
taken outside of the School of Business Systems is reduced. Units taken as part
of the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems by off campus distributed learning
are considered to be units of the School of Business Systems.
The
course consists of eight units, organised in two modules. Module 1 has computer
literacy and numeracy components complemented with studies in business systems.
Module 2 consists of further elective studies which builds on the analytical
component of module 1. 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.
Elective units are chosen by the student. Two elective units 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.
The standard structure is:
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