Course code: 0103
Director of program: Dr Chris White
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the Department of Business Systems. Its aim is to provide an education and training in methods used in the design, development and application of computer systems to the management of business operations. This involves the study of business-related computer techniques and business procedures leading to an understanding of the design, operation and control of computer-based systems. Applications include those in business data processing, planning, scheduling, forecasting, production management, inventory management, accounting, marketing, personnel management, financial management, business modelling and operations management.
The academic year commences in late February each year and is divided into two semesters. Intakes into the Graduate Diploma of Business Systems occur at the beginning of each semester.
Entrance normally requires a first degree which is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degree in the current year may apply.
In 1997 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.
The course consists of one year of full-time study. The option of two years part-time study is available to Australian residents.
The course consists of eight subjects. Normally, at least six subjects should be selected from the fourth-year subjects offered by the department. Two subjects may be drawn from any graduate (fourth-year) program of the university with the approval of the relevant teaching department and the head of the Department of Business Systems or nominee.
Students normally should include each of the group 1 subjects. Students who have completed similar subjects in previous studies will normally be required to make substitutions.
The subjects currently offered by the department include:
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems course and the preliminary year of the Master of Business Systems course are identical. The Master of Business Systems second year can be taken in one of four ways:
1 by coursework only (eight subjects of coursework);
2 by coursework and thesis (two subjects of coursework and a thesis of weight 75 per cent, including a research report);
3 by one subject of coursework and a major thesis of weight 87.5 per cent (available only in exceptional cases, eg where students have an unusually strong coursework and project background in the field);
4 by major thesis of weight 100 per cent.
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the second year by coursework provided they pass the subjects required for the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems.
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the second year by coursework and thesis provided they:
(a) obtain sufficient marks in the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems (the exact cut-off score will depend on the number of applicants and the places available);
(b) obtain a pass in at least one of BUS4410 (Advanced programming for database applications) or BUS4530 (Software systems design and development) or an equivalent subject.
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