Graduate Certificate of Information Systems
2015 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2015 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Information Systems |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 052305G Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M522 |
Note: Students may undertake this course part time only. | |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems is designed as an introductory course for business professionals working in information systems and eCommerce roles in business and government. The course focuses on the strategic use of information in a business and policy context, supported by a sound technical understanding and capability in specific areas of eCommerce, eBusiness and Supply Chain Management. In undertaking this course students will be expected to develop skills in information systems. This course also assists graduates from disciplines such as business, management, marketing, social policy or public administration to understand the business implications of eCommerce. The course meets the needs of students from different backgrounds and incorporates extremely flexible methods of delivery combining the use of high quality Cloud (online) mode study materials with periods of intensive face-to-face learning, as well as the option to undertake many units entirely through electronic teaching.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate advanced knowledge needed to perform duties as a highly skilled information systems professional within an organisation or social setting. |
| Communication | Effectively transmit models, frameworks and management theory to both specialists and non-specialists. |
| Digital literacy | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Critical thinking | Apply critical thinking relative to complex information systems settings. |
| Problem solving | Formulate and recommend well developed solutions based on organisational needs and a critical evaluation of alternatives |
| Self-management | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Teamwork | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Global citizenship | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Approved by Faculty Board October 2014. |
Course rules
To satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems a student must complete 4 credit points of core Information Systems units and one zero credit point induction unit.
Course structure
Core units:
MIS070 Unit description is currently unavailable (0cp)
| MIS731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS761 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MIS798 | Unit description is currently unavailable |