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Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.This degree is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of librarianship and information science is developing.

From creating metadata to managing collections, you’ll unpack the core principles of library science. Organise information. Facilitate access to knowledge. Explore the inner workings of libraries and information services.

Graduate Diploma in Information and Library Science

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Health is designed to provide you with evidence-based skills to meet the current and anticipated need for skilled workers within the rapidly evolving health sector. Within the program you’ll gain invaluable experience and knowledge on the key concepts of health informatics, security and data, considering the decision-making power digital systems provide, while also considering the ethical, social and economic considerations.

Study contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics. Analyse potential problems in the digital storing and sharing of health information. Unpack social, ethical and legal issues.

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health

Be part of the digital transformation in the healthcare industry with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (GCCIDH). Experts in digital health and data analytics are in high demand globally to harness digital systems for quality improvement that benefits patients and clinicians. Complete the GCCIDH part time across four semesters studying interdisciplinary content that incorporates clinical, business, economics, ICT/digital and data elements. This qualification will support your career recognition with relevant professional health and allied health organisations.

Join a fast-growing field in need of data professionals with the skills to improve digital systems for patients and clinicians. Study interdisciplinary subjects that incorporate business, economics, ICT and data. Revolutionise health organisations.

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health

Graduate Diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.This program is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of archives and records management is developing. It will provide graduates with a professional qualification in archives and records management or an avenue to upgrade previous qualifications.

Preserve information and keep it safe for years to come. You’ll work on the core skills and techniques used in today’s professional settings. Explore the importance of records in organisations and communities. Includes industry experience. 

Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management

This postgraduate program will combine the opportunity to study contemporary issues associated with information management in healthcare organisations with the integration of a sound understanding of the impact of digital health research, as well as the development and implementation of projects and programs relating to this critical area in both organisations and professional practice. Teaching will focus on technologies associated with health information; data and information acquisition, structure, uses and value; the ability to utilise digital health research; as well as project management skills to support managing resources and delivering initiatives in health information applications.The program would be of interest to clinicians; health management professionals; science (information engineering); and personnel working in health corporate roles with responsibilities in health data and information.

Concentrate on health information in this specialist postgraduate degree. Explore health information technologies, methodologies for data acquisition, and structuring data. Develop your project management skills and understand resource management.

Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.This program is designed to enhance technical skill and to provide an understanding of the ways in which the field of information science and management is developing. The program is designed to provide graduates with a professional qualification in information science or an avenue to upgrade previous qualifications. Areas of study include librarianship, records management, information science and archives.

Develop advanced technical skills for specialist roles in the information profession. You’ll deep dive into library science, archival science, and records management. Explore changes in information management. Unlock new career opportunities. 

Master of Information Science

A highly regarded and industry accredited degree, the Master of Information Studies (with specialisations) offers an in-depth understanding of information management in a contemporary context.Study with global leadersWith Charles Sturt University, you&#39;ll study with one of the world&#39;s leading providers of education for the information professions. Charles Sturt University has been educating and researching in information and library studies for more than 40 years. This experience means we are uniquely placed to design and deliver a highly effective and engaging online education.At your place and paceCombine your studies with professional and personal demands. You can study anywhere and anytime as this course is delivered online and uses the latest tools and technologies to connect you to classmates and teaching staff.Choose your specialtyYou&#39;ll have the flexibility to choose subjects from a range of specialisations, each reflecting the need for expertise across diverse sectors and institutions. Specialisations are available in children&#39;s librarianship, data management, leadership, information management, records and archives, librarianship and applied research. You can also choose to study a general qualification so that you can take advantage of the array of subjects on offer.Children’s LibrarianshipSupport the learning and information needs of children and young adults in public libraries by exploring their literature and planning, developing and implementing tailored collections, services and library programs.Data ManagementDevelop skills and knowledge in the planning, infrastructure and governance of data over its life cycle. You’ll also consider a range of issues related to handling data, including privacy; security; and data preservation, storage and distribution.Information ManagementCombine an understanding of people, processes, innovations and trends with technology to create, share and use information in the community.LeadershipGain the advanced knowledge you need to be a successful leader in the information industry – from marketing and human resource management to project management and program design.LibrarianshipDevelop the knowledge, skills and strategies to become a leader in the information and library sectors. Learn everything from preservation and curation to digital archives and community engagement.Records and Archives ManagementAccredited by the Australian Society of Archivists, this specialisation enables you to learn the technical and managerial skills and knowledge to devise and maintain effective records and archives services across all organisations. These include classification, record keeping, preservation, access frameworks and digital technologies.Applied ResearchDevelop advanced research skills, and design and undertake an independent research project as part of your master&#39;s. This specialisation also provides a pathway into PhD study.

You’ll study sources of information and techniques to find and store it. Specialisations include data management, librarianship, and archives. Learn more during placements and study visits to libraries, museums, and heritage sectors.

Master of Information Studies (with specialisations)

Available for online study from anywhere in the world, the Graduate Certificate in Data Management from Charles Sturt University introduces the fundamental principles, concepts, tools, standards and techniques of data management. Satisfy your thirst for knowledge and explore how information can be used to drive change and influence the world around us.

Learn to manage data – including big data – to help organisations know more. You’ll take a rigorous approach exploring planning and governance. Build tech foundations. Get strategic about constant change. Consider privacy, security, and ethics.

Graduate Certificate in Data Management

The health information workforce is a rapidly developing one. The Master of Health Information Management (MHIM) is an advanced program designed to provide you as current and future health information management professionals with rigorous training focused on issues of contemporary professional health information management practice.Recent industry reports and consultations have highlighted the health information workforce shortages. There is a need for appropriately qualified individuals; professionals who have the skills and knowledge to fill decision-making roles to meet the increasingly complex nature of delivering and managing health services in a data-driven environment. This has become increasingly critical given the national move to Activity Based Funding, where hospitals must track their activity at all levels against agreed targets to optimise their funding. Added to that is the push for efficiencies in the system using digital health and, assistive and emerging technologies (electronic medical records, personalised electronic health records, digitalisation) which will only serve to intensify the need for this professional sector of the health workforce in the future.

Thanks to e-medical records and capabilities, hospitals are using tech to track activity and gain funding. With this comes the need for specialised health information professionals. Specialise in analytics, governance or leadership. 

Master of Health Information Management

This course is relevant to employment of both Information Technology (IT) and non-IT professionals who recognise the need to acquire knowledge and managerial skills with respect to the role and pervasiveness of information and communications technology and its associated management implications in contemporary organisations. Management Information Systems (MIS) describes the broad opportunities for supporting the application of technologies in business. This course specifically addresses the business and technology issues arising from enterprise use of IT and covers technological, managerial and strategic issues. Students have the opportunity to deepen their study in the area of data analytics, enterprise systems or programme management.

Develop the technical skills needed to help large organisations operate smoothly. Nail the essentials such as programming and cyber security. Then discover how to manage enterprise systems, problem solve issues and make the best strategic decisions.

Master of Management Information Systems

Introduction to the GLAM sector

Archives and Heritage Collections

Innovative Curatorial Studies

Leading and Managing in Information Environments

With the explosion of technology and data in health, the field of health informatics is growing. This subject will evaluate the field of health informatics as a discipline within the health system, and appraise key principles and theories. The foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom are assessed within the healthcare context. Applicable standards and governance are introduced. This subject provides the foundation for ongoing exploration of health informatics.

Introduction to Health Informatics

Information sources, searching for information, cataloguing and collection management are core practices and activities undertaken in libraries. This subject provides students with an understanding of how these different activities interact and the processes required to enable access to information in libraries.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Libraries as Organisations

Learn the foundation concepts in information science, libraries, archives and the GLAMR sector. The subject develops student knowledge about core values and capabilities related to these fields, including cultural awareness, ethics and reflective practice. Academic integrity and writing in an academic context are components of the subject.﻿Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Critical Information Values

This subject was previously known as INFM335 Conservation and Preservation. Learn how to interpret and deploy the digital curation lifecycle model in various organisational contexts. This subject focuses on the key processes that support the creation, capture, management, preservation, use and reuse of digital objects over the long-term for various purposes. Students will undertake a three-week practicum placement in which they engage directly with industry, drawing from their learning across the program.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Digital Preservation

This subject was previously known as INFM130 Information Theory and Research.Research and evaluation are central to understanding a discipline and ensuring ongoing improvement in practice. In this subject students learn about research methods and the principles and strategies involved in evaluation of programs and services. Students will undertake a three-week practicum placement in which they engage directly with industry, drawing from their learning across the program.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Research and Evaluation

This subject was previously known as INFM110 Information Design. The organisation of information and knowledge is critical to ensuring its effective use and safe keeping. In this unit students will learn about knowledge organisation systems and metadata. They will develop knowledge organisation products using industry standards that demonstrate ethical practice.Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject, you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.Find out more about the <a href="https://academicintegrity.curtin.edu.au/" target="_blank">Academic Integrity module</a>.

Learn how to describe and organise information so that people can find and use it. You’ll gain experience with systems that index and record information about information. Facilitate an important step that turns information into knowledge.

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