Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Management Systems)

Graduate Diploma

UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Management Systems) is an ideal qualification for meeting specific professional workplace needs or as a pathway for further learning.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep

Domestic Fees

$29,120 per year

About this course

Overview

UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Management Systems) is an ideal qualification for meeting specific professional workplace needs or as a pathway for further learning.
Explore the ways in which organisations store, manage and use data, and gain knowledge of the latest tools and technologies used to support processes, operations, intelligence and IT.
Learn from academics and industry-experts to gain a thorough understanding of how information management systems can be applied to key business scenarios, market opportunities or identify improvements in business operations.

Further study

After completing the Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Management Systems), you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Master of Business.

Thinking of studying in 2023? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Business (Information Management Systems) you'll be prepared for a range of career opportunities, including, a systems analyst or administrator, data analyst, software developer, IT consultant or information systems manager.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 4 Electives 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

Trimester 2, 2023 - applications close 15 May and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 15 May, 2023.
Block 4, 2023 - applications close 10 July and the Block 4 study period starts on 10 July, 2023.
Trimester 3, 2023 - applications close 4 September and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 4 September, 2023.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you. Remember, from 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

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