Information Systems Management (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills. It is part of a three-tier postgraduate program in which students may articulate into the Master of Information Systems Management or the Master of Business Information Management and Systems.
Students learn to develop business solutions in areas such as customer relationship, management, marketing, accounting and finance using industry based enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS). They also develop an understanding of the analysis, design, and application of business information systems and gain knowledge and skills in data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT, information systems management and business intelligence.
Course structure
Students complete eight compulsory subjects drawn from business and information technology disciplines. Content merges business and information systems management disciplines to meet employer demands for professionals with an understanding of business processes and information systems management tools.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 990
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or an approved international qualification.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Roles include business intelligence manager/consultant, ERP/IT consultant, IT manager, IT entrepreneurship consultant, business systems analyst/manager, business intelligence manager/consultant a business systems strategy analyst and planner and SAP consultant. Accountants, marketers, and finance professionals will enjoy new promotional opportunities with enhanced, applied IT skills.
Professional recognition
The Diploma has associate-level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).