Graduate Diploma in Information Management - Library and Information Management (DGIL)
University of South Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00121B
The Graduate Diploma in Information Management (Library and Information Management) offers a learning environment informed by industry and relevant professional practice. It has been developed in conjunction with the State Library and State Records of South Australia. Students develop an advanced understanding of library and resource management, focusing on how libraries and other information agencies work in the 21st century. The areas include management, reference, collection management, technology, cataloguing and classification.
Structure
36 units plus the IM Experience Report.
Subjects
- Information Management
- Library
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or Graduate Certificate in Information Management or equivalent with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or above from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition
This program has been granted Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Gold reaccreditation. Students must complete a work placement for a minimum ten day duration. It is also professionally accredited by Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia.
Study pathways
Students can decide to exit this qualification with the Graduate Certificate in Information Management if they have completed the first four courses. Students who want to do further study can consider going on to the Master of Information Management (Library and Information Management).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City West | International: $34,300 | No |
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Further information
This program is no longer available to international students.
