Graduate Diploma of Information Systems

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00244B

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.

Structure

8 units of study: 7 core courses, 1 elective course

Subjects

  • Information Systems

Standard entry requirements

An Australian university bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (at Skill level 1 -3). For candidates who have a bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7), or equivalent, in a non-information systems related discipline from a recognised institution, UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Information Systems provides an articulation pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems.

Study pathways

After completing the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems, you may be eligible to enter into the Master of Information Systems which is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord which is recognised in other countries.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year
Springfield No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year
Toowoomba No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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