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Warning! This degree has been withdrawn from 2019 and is no longer accepting new applicants or enrolments.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
12
Price
$43,500
Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
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Degree details
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the inter-disciplinary nature of information systems in organisations
- Critically evaluate the underpinnings of information systems, including business analysis, requirements analysis, database design and analysis, the management of information systems, IT project management and professional issues
- Critically evaluate a range of theories and practices pertaining to the use of information systems in organisations, and apply them in the context of business analysis, project management and information management
- Critically analyse organisational problems from both a broader information systems perspective and the specific perspective of business analysis, project management or information management
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders, develop effective working relationships, as a member or leader of a team
- Demonstrate creativity and flexibility to solve complex problems and respond to ethical organisational and IS/IT issues and dilemmas
The Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems thus prepares students for more specialised work in a chosen area, such as business analysist, database administrator, project managers, governance analyst and information managers.
Professional recognition
The GD-BIS is professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Higher education
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree.
Students with a recognised bachelor degree in IS or IT may be eligible for up to 4 exemptions and depending on the number of exemption(s) given, students will need to complete at least 8 more units to qualify for the award.
Students with other tertiary degree (i.e., Graduate Certificate) in IS or IT may be eligible for exemptions on a case-by-case basis
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems, and will be given full credit for the units completed.
Work and Life
A special entry provision is available for applicants without an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (usually at least five years) and evidence of academic capability (e.g. successful completion of a Certificate or Diploma course at a TAFE with high grades or attaining a GMAT of 550 or higher). Such applicants may be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems, students may progress to the Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems, and will be given full credit for the units completed towards the Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems.
English Proficiency Requirements
English Language Requirements (International students only):
- IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
- Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% & all skills 65% or above
- TOEFL iBT: 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20)
- PTE Academic: 58 (no communicative skill less than 50)
Or equivalent measures available at http://www.swinburne.edu.au/study/international/apply/entryrequirements/
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
For information on how to apply for credit please refer to Swinburne’s website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/open-universities-australia/advanced-standing-rpl.html
NOTE: This degree has been withdrawn from 2019 and is no longer accepting new applicants or enrolments.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems has been designed to provide a substantial understanding of the use and management of information systems in organisations. Students gain an overview of the technologies and look at management areas such as IS risk management, enterprise architecture, IS strategy and governance. Students will undertake initial study of business analysis and IT project management in the Graduate Diploma and also select one of these topics, or Enterprise Information Management, as a specialisation.
Recommended Study Pattern
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems students must complete 12 units of study (150 credit points) as follows:
- Nine (9) core Business Information Systems units (112.5 credit points)
- One (1) specialisation unit (12.5 credit points)
- Two (2) electives (25 credit points)
- Students with a previous tertiary degree in IS or IT from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions.
Students should complete any prerequisites before enrolling in the advanced subjects.
Please note: You cannot re-enrol into Swinburne subjects that you have already passed.
Taking time off from study (Absent Without Leave and Leave of Absence): How to apply for an approved leave of absence and minimise the risk of having to reapply for degree admission: https://www.swinburne.edu.au/current-students/manage-course/enrolment-timetable/time-off/
Award Requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems students must complete 12 subjects of study (150 credit points) as follows:
- Nine (9) core Business Information Systems subjects (112.5 credit points)
- One (1) specialisation subject (12.5 credit points)
- Two (2) electives (25 credit points)
Students with a previous tertiary degree in IS or IT from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions.
International student visa holders are required to study full-time.