Graduate Certificate in Data Management

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.

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.

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Indicative total fee $11,240

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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A Bachelor’s degree from an approved tertiary institution.

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.