Graduate Diploma of Management Information Systems
Graduate Diploma of Management Information Systems
The Graduate Diploma of Management Information Systems is a two-semester course providing students with graduate-level foundations in information systems. Students will develop vital skills in the management of databases and information and be equipped to effectively contribute to the improvement of business information systems in a range of industries. Graduates…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma of Management Information Systems is a two-semester course providing students with graduate-level foundations in information systems. Students will develop vital skills in the management of databases and information and be equipped to effectively contribute to the improvement of business information systems in a range of industries. Graduates will also be better prepared for further study should they choose so.
Career Opportunities
The eight units in the Graduate Diploma constitute a significant body of study that can equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and application of these knowledge and skills. The business and IT skills developed by students will allow them to work in a range of industries, including the closely related industries of business, technology, finance, and telecommunications. Alternatively, tertiary industries, including retail, medical, agricultural, tourism, services and government all require skilled staff in Information Systems.
Some examples of the typical jobs a graduate can attain are:
Data analyst
Business analyst
Cybersecurity analyst
Business-IT strategy consultant
System administrator
Course Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this course will have advanced knowledge and skills to demonstrate their ability to:
Use advanced, theoretical and current knowledge of information systems necessary to manage processes within managerial contexts in the digital age.
Critically evaluate and analyse complex real-world scenarios, concepts and theories in complex information systems to address the needs of a diverse range of management stakeholders.
Effectively and professionally communicate information system concepts, strategies and their management and implementation, considering the impacts and outcomes to an organisation.
Apply Information Systems development theory and skills to design and improve information systems and databases to support a range of local and global business organisations.
Employ well-developed judgement to critically evaluate and identify, collect, analyse and manage information systems and data for decision making.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent
OR
For prospective students without a Bachelor degree, entry is allowable based on the completion of an advanced diploma/associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus relevant professional work experience. These prospective students must demonstrate that they have gained skills and knowledge equivalent to an AQF7 qualification through their work experience. This will require evidence of a minimum of two years full-time work experience through a CV which provides details of employment including key duties, responsibilities and achievements which demonstrate meeting the knowledge, skills and application of skills equivalent to a Bachelor degree and AQF level 7. This will be accompanied by an entrance interview by the course coordinator.
English Language Admission Criteria:
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL (Paper): Not accepted
TOEFL (iBT): 79-93 (minimum of 21 in the writing section)
PTE: 54 (with no communication score less than 46)
Cambridge English Score: 176 (no band less than 169)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
CIC Higher Education Pty Ltd (CIC) is an Australian education institution specialising in providing students with higher education degrees. Study options on offer include the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Business (Management), and Bachelor of Business (Marketing). Its academic team has extensive knowledge & industry experience, helps students achieve their academic goals and develop employable skills. CIC is home to international students from more than 40 different countries.
