Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Information Technology

Graduate Certificate in Business Systems

Course code: 2422 + 6 months full-time, 1 year part-time (Australian residents only)
Program director: Dr Peter Lawrence

Course description

The course aims 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 and commercial, financial, health and industrial systems, leading to an understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology for business purposes.
This course is an exit award of the Master of Business Systems (Coursework), Master of Business Systems Professional and the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems, available after 24 points of study in graduate units.

Advanced standing

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 of 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.

Course structure

The course consists of four units (24 credit points). Students will qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Business Systems if they satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of at least one of BUS9520 Business systems A* or BUS9530 Business systems B*.
• Completion of at least 18 credit points (all at level 4 or above) from units offered by the School of Business Systems.
• Completion of a total of at least 24 credit points (all at level 4 or above) from units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology.

* Units offered on-campus and by off-campus learning.

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