Information Technology Handbook, 1998: Monash University, Australia - Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management

Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management

Introduction
Duration
Course structure
- Fieldwork and research seminars
- Timetable

Introduction

Clayton campus

Course code: 0163

Course leader: Ms Barbara Reed

This course will not be taking new enrolments in 1998. It has been replaced by the Graduate Diploma in Information Management (Recordkeeping).

Duration

The period of candidature will normally be one year of full-time study or part-time study over two or three years.

Course structure

The program normally consists of six required subjects:

LAR4500 Computers in information transfer
LAR4510 Information services (archives and records)
LAR4520 Information science and technology (archives and records)
LAR4530 Managing information and cultural heritage resources
LAR4540 Handling recorded information
LAR4550 Literature of archives and records management

Note that this is the same course structure set out in part one of the Master of Arts (Archives and Records). For further details refer to the Master of Arts (Archives and Records) entry in this section of the handbook.

Fieldwork and research seminars

Students must also attend school research seminars and complete six weeks of fieldwork.

Timetable

Seminars and practical sessions will normally be timetabled during the day, although some early-evening seminars may be arranged. Part-time students in full employment will need a minimum of one half-day work release per week.