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Degree details
The Graduate Certificate in Data Management focuses on data management knowledge and skills, including data curation, metadata, and issues of data preservation, access and analytics that are highly relevant to the information and research sectors.
As a data professional, you will fill a recognised knowledge and skill gap and be uniquely placed within organisations to drive change and innovation. The Graduate Certificate in Data Management will help you meet the demand for professionals with expertise in data management, curation and preservation who also understand data analytics and tools. Career options may include: research, faculty or liaison librarian, data librarian, data curator, data archivist, digital media curator, research management officer and e-research officer. Roles also exist in research infrastructure. You could also take a leadership role in emerging data management practices in domestic and international business, academic and research contexts.
Higher education
A Bachelor’s degree from an approved tertiary institution.
Work and Life
5 years minimum equivalent professional experience in a related field.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants. If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.
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.
Recommended Study Pattern
This course requires completion of 32 points comprising 3 core subjects plus 1 restricted elective. All subjects have a value of 8 points.
Core subjects (24pts)
INF443 Digital Curation and Preservation
INF461 An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics
INF463 Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics
Restricted elective (8pts)
Select one (1) subject from:
INF449 Research Data Management
INF522 Project and Event Management
Key Subjects
Key subjects contain critical information that students must master in order to progress in their course. Passing a key subject is one of the indicators of satisfactory academic progress in a course. Student must pass key subjects at no more than two attempts. From 202030 the key subject for the Graduate Certificate in Data Management is:
INF461 An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics
Award Requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.