Graduate Certificate in Business Information Management (Library Management)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science
| Program Code: DCBI Program Level: Postgraduate SATAC code: 4GC018 Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
0.5 |
Program director/s
- Dr Simon Shurville (DCBI - Library Management)
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's
Gradstart portal.INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY
Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Your program orientation.
Aim
The program prepares students for careers in a wide range of Business Information Management areas, as: technically skilled records managers, archivists, librarians, preservation managers, internet/intranet coordinators, information analysts and administrators, as well as knowledge and information officers at graduate and postgraduate levels.
Entry requirements
Applicants would normally hold a completed Bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or five years of professional experience working in any area.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.
Content/structure
The program requires students to select their desired specialisation and to successfully complete the four courses (18 units) in that specialisation.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 9,750 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | |||
Information Technology Project Management M (see Rule 1) | INFS 5057 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| INFS 5079 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5076 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5077 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
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The course IT Project Management M (INFS 5057) is to be undertaken by all four specialisations.
- Students will not normally be permitted to switch from one specialisation within the Graduate Certificate to another, without the permission of the Program Director
Notes
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Students are able to study on either a full-time or part-time basis, fully online or face-to-face at the City West campus.
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Not all electives will necessarily be available in any one calendar year and the decision on whether or not to offer a particular elective will depend on student demand.
- Credit will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director.
Further information