Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics

If you enjoy IT but prefer management and strategy over the technical side of the industry then the UC Graduate Certificate in Informatics is the perfect option that will give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications to enter a stellar career as an in-demand IT managerial specialist.This course is unique as has been designed to teach you a combination of IT, business and management skills, while introducing you to some of the core concepts of the complex ‘Information Age’ – which in turn will also allow you to explore specialist areas of IT by covering subjects like systems modelling, database design and business analysis.As part of your studies you will be encouraged to widen your knowledge in the field of business informatics, as well as given the choice of deciding upon a discipline to investigate further.Highly flexible, tis part-time course is offered across several delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments, with units provided on-campus during both weekday business hours and on weekday evenings.Further postgraduate study in business informatics or IT is encouraged, with direct progression available at graduation from this course to the Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics and the Master of Business Informatics available by enrolling in additional units.Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is a strong focus of the UC Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics course and as such you will get to regularly connect and engage with the world of professional practice via examination of practical scenarios and industry case studies.As part of your studies, you will also have the opportunity to tailor your studies around your specific areas of interest, or future employment aspirations – or participate in work experience or internships with organisations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Fujitsu Australia, Birdsnest, the University of Canberra, and more.The UC Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics course is a highly respected industry qualification that is in currently in high demand in Australia and around the world – as such, once you graduate you should have be able to progress naturally into any one of the following positions:To apply, students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognised Australian university or an accepted overseas institution.A clear pathway of study exists between this degree, the undergraduate Bachelor of Business Informatics, and the postgraduate Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics and Master of Business Informatics courses.

Students who have completed this course may apply and receive credit for units within the Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics and Master of Business Informatics.

Graduate Certificate in Business Informatics (12 credit points) Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows

• 6676 - Professional Practice in IT G - 3 cp, Level G 6677 - Systems Analysis and Modelling G - 3 cp, Level G 6678 - Systems Project and Quality Management G - 3 cp, Level G 11518 - Enterprise Systems G - 3 cp, Level G
• Note:Students may select alternative ITS restricted choice G/PG units with the permission of the Program Director.

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor degree from Australia or a recognised overseas institution.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.