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 full-time.
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
Application
Apply direct to the University by 15 January for Semester 1 start or 29 June for Semester 2 start. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,370 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Typical positions for graduates include business intelligence manager/consultant, ERP/IT consultant, IT manager, IT entrepreneurship consultant, business systems analyst/manager, business systems strategy analyst and planner, and SAP consultant. Accountants, marketers, and finance professional should enjoy new promotional opportunities with enhanced applied IT skills.
Professional recognition
The degree holds Associate level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in information and communication technology.