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Graduate Diploma of Information Systems

University of Southern Queensland - Springfield Campus

Australia,Queensland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 31,200/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

May 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 0

Total Students: 24,756 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

UniSQ Springfield Education City, 37 Sinnathamby Blvd, Springfield Central QLD 4300, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Diploma of Information Systems

Program Overview

Study 8 courses including an elective of your choosing and complete this Graduate Diploma of Information Systems in as little as 1 year of full-time study.
Guided by industry-experienced academics and teaching staff you will explore topics such as data management, cloud-based business enterprise systems and the effect these emerging digital technologies have on organisational decision making and business operations.
Learn about the importance of cyber security and how to identify potential attacks, threats and vulnerabilities that may exist in business systems and networks and build on your capacity to resolve issues.
Examine project management principles, gain systems analysis and design skills, and discover regulatory, cultural, and ethical implications of collecting and managing digital assets and data in a digital era.
Explore entrepreneurship in the technology arena, so you are equipped with the skills to identify, analyse, and realise new business opportunities.
In addition to the core courses within this information systems degree you will select one elective, from topics ranging from leadership in digital services, business intelligence or social analytics for business just to name a few.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2025		Closed
may 2025		Open
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,200 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Southern Queensland - Springfield Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 50.0 Minimum Listening - 50.0 Minimum Reading - 50.0 Minimum Writing - 50.0 Minimum Speaking - 50.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems, you will be prepared for various careers in the tech industry, from systems and data analyst, software developer, IT consultant or project manager, or information security analyst, amongst many others.

Scholarships

Incoming Study Abroad International Travel Grant - 2025

The University of Southern Queensland will offer grants to non-award international students commencing or continuing their enrolment in the Study Abroad program, in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 2025.

Awarded to	Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Closing date	19 Sep 2025
Areas	Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business and Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Criminology, Media and Communication, Psychology and Human Services, Surveying and Built Environment, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences
Value	Each grant will have a maximum value of AUD2000 per trimester in accordance with the duration of the award. The grant will be credited directly to the recipient's UniSQ student account as a reduction to their tuition fees. *Students are responsible for paying the remainder of the fees as per the Offer Letter. Successful recipients of the grant will be notified in their initial UniSQ Study Abroad program Offer Letter.
Eligibility	Applicants must: be an international student be commencing or continuing their studies in the Study Abroad program (fee paying) at UniSQ in Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3 2025 be studying on-campus be enrolled in a minimum of three study units for each trimester in accordance with the duration of the grant awarded be studying the Study Abroad program (fee paying) at UniSQ (not be studying Cross-institutional, Professional Development, Bachelor or Master courses) have not already been awarded two grants over two trimesters. Only one grant can be received per trimester of study.
Selection criteria	Applicants will be considered for this grant based on the information provided in their UniSQ Study Abroad program application.

International Student Support Scholarship - 2025

In 2025, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) will offer scholarships to new international students studying on-campus, external or online. This scholarship is based on meeting the entry requirements for the program of study and maintaining satisfactory academic performance for duration of study at UniSQ.

International students in all areas of award programs undergraduate, postgraduate and research are welcome to apply.

Awarded to	Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Closing date	19 Sep 2025
Areas	Agriculture and Environment, Arts and Humanities, Aviation, Business and Management, Education and Teaching, Engineering, Information Technology, Law and Criminology, Media and Communication, Nursing and Allied Health, Psychology and Human Services, Surveying and Built Environment, Visual and Performing Arts, Sciences
Value	Each scholarship will have a maximum value of 15% of the tuition fees for the duration of the approved award program and will be applied as a 15% reduction of the tuition fees. (Students are responsible for paying the remainder of the fees as per their offer letter). Continuation of the scholarship is subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic performance for duration of study at UniSQ.
Eligibility	Applicants must: be an international student be enrolled in on-campus, external or online mode be a commencing student (i.e. be new to UniSQ) in 2025 receive an offer to study within one of the study periods in 2025, in an award level program offered by the University of Southern Queensland meet the academic and English requirements for the UniSQ award program for which they apply not be in receipt of another UniSQ tuition fee scholarship not be a sponsored student, unless student is sponsored by an NGO or a government of a low or middle income country not be studying through an offshore partner.
Selection criteria	Applicants will be considered for this scholarship based on the information provided on their UniSQ international student application. UniSQ will use information from your admission application to assess your scholarship eligibility. As necessary on-campus applicants will also need to be successful in gaining the appropriate visa for the duration of their study to remain eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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