Graduate Certificate of Information Systems
Deakin University
About
Take your understanding of information systems and commerce to the next level with Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Information Systems.
Structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems, students must attain a total of 4 credit points of core units (2 of which must be selected from a specified list) plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point units, MAI010 Academic Integrity.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry information
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Minimum admission criteria:
- Bachelor degree or higher OR
- two years of relevant work experience*, OR
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
*note: Relevant professional experience that demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of commercial environment, project management or IT.
Learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
outcome type | outcome description |
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Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate advanced knowledge needed to perform duties as a highly skilled information systems professional within an organisation or social setting. |
Communication | Effectively transmit models, frameworks and management theory to both specialists and non-specialists. |
Digital literacy | <em>Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.</em> |
Critical thinking | Apply critical thinking relative to complex information systems settings. |
Problem solving | Formulate and recommend well developed solutions based on organisational needs and a critical evaluation of alternatives |
Self-management | <em>Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.</em> |
Teamwork | <em>Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.</em> |
Global citizenship | <em>Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.</em> |
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