Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems is to provide a professional qualification in information systems and prepare students to apply their professional knowledge and skills in Information Systems within an industry of their choice. The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems is designed for students with no previous tertiary studies in information technology or information systems, as well as those students who wish to update their qualifications and experience. The course focuses on preparing students for continuing professional development and further study towards a professionally oriented Master’s degree in Information Systems. Graduates from the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems will be equipped to engage in employment in a varied range of industries and positions. The students will have several career options and some of them are as entry level Business Analyst, entry level Systems Analyst, Information Systems Project Officer, Digital Transformation Officer, ICT Officer etc., The course also provides a pathway to higher level careers such as Information Systems Manager and Information Systems Consultant although these positions may require additional training for advancement.

The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems requires students to complete a total of 8 subjects over 2 trimesters (for full-time students). The eight subjects of the course cover various essential knowledge of important areas of information systems, starting with foundations of business management, foundations of business information systems, programming and database design in the first trimester, followed by development of core skills in business analytics & business intelligence, information systems analysis and design, user experience, and information systems professional practice in the second trimester. The GDIS would be an entry point for Master of Information Systems (MIS).

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically review, apply and evaluate contemporary developments in information systems theories and apply this knowledge in the development of information systems that enhance organisational performance.
2. Communicate information systems solutions effectively to stakeholders to facilitate digital transformation of businesses.
3. Apply knowledge of information systems and awareness of recent developments in information systems applications to identify, analyse and assist in solving information systems problems.
4. Display personal autonomy and accountability required for information systems professional practice in information systems.
5. Prepare for continuing lifelong learning in support of professional skills and knowledge.