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GC-ISYSTC

Information Systems and Technology

Graduate certificate

Learn how IT is used in the business sector.

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  • Qualification
    Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology
  • Duration
    6 months full-time
  • Credit
    100
  • CRICOS
    049883M
  • Location
    Curtin Perth
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Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Semester 1, 2023

15 August 2022

Applications now closed!

Semester 2, 2023

10 April 2023

14 July 2023

Semester 1, 2024

14 August 2023

8 February 2024

Semester 2, 2024

8 April 2024

4 July 2024

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Why study Information Systems and Technology at Curtin?

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Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.

Outline

Outline

This practical course is designed for business management professionals with no prior computing experience. 

It will provide you with fundamental knowledge of programming and developing databases for the business sector, as well as simple design techniques. 

There are also practical exercises to apply your learning. 

This course leads to the Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology).

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology lead to?

Careers

  • Analyst
  • Computer network professional
  • Network administrator
  • Network analyst

Industries

  • Banking
  • Business and management
  • Government
  • Health care
  • Resources and renewables
  • Technology

What you'll learn

  • apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body
  • apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations
  • conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments
  • able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details
  • manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations
  • ability to see the business potential of new technologies as they emerge.Ability to appreciate, and apply where appropriate, the philosophies behind new methodological approaches as they emerge
  • apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security, employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a field of study other than Information Systems Technology, or at least 5 years' relevant work experience. Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2023 Fee year:

$14,569*

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2023

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. Please view our application deadlines page for further information.

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