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Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Informatics
IT1101
Course Details
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Jul 2018Feb 2019
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $6978 per year
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 8
- Available for International Students. International Fee Guideline
- Hamilton City Campus
Summary
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Informatics programme has been developed to meet an increasing demand from industry and organisations for professionals with interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in information management. The programme will be relevant to graduates from a range of professional contexts. It provides a pathway for professional development for graduates with degrees in Computer Science, Computing, Information Systems or Information Technology to undertake advanced studies in one or more application areas or for graduates with other degrees to undertake advanced studies in Informatics.
Informatics has to do with the science of information and the practice of information management. Information plays an increasingly pervasive role in our daily lives. How we relate to technology and how technology relates to us is becoming progressively more important. Information systems need to be engineered to deliver data in a way that accurately reaches, communicates with and influences its intended recipients.
This programme is about the use of information systems as solutions in business environments. You will learn how the social, cultural and organisational settings in which information is used are taken into account. You will learn how the analysis and implementation of information systems can be used to deliver information to the right people in the most effective time and ways.
We live in an age where the volume and complexity of information threatens to overwhelm us. Practitioners who can manage the necessary systems and people to make such information commercially useful will be in high demand. You will, therefore, learn how to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Areas of specialisation could include e-commerce, strategic planning, organisational behaviour and services management.
Informatics has to do with the science of information and the practice of information management. Information plays an increasingly pervasive role in our daily lives. How we relate to technology and how technology relates to us is becoming progressively more important. Information systems need to be engineered to deliver data in a way that accurately reaches, communicates with and influences its intended recipients.
This programme is about the use of information systems as solutions in business environments. You will learn how the social, cultural and organisational settings in which information is used are taken into account. You will learn how the analysis and implementation of information systems can be used to deliver information to the right people in the most effective time and ways.
We live in an age where the volume and complexity of information threatens to overwhelm us. Practitioners who can manage the necessary systems and people to make such information commercially useful will be in high demand. You will, therefore, learn how to think critically and solve problems creatively.
Areas of specialisation could include e-commerce, strategic planning, organisational behaviour and services management.
What You'll Learn
This programme is about managing information technology to create solutions in a business environment. You will take into account the social, cultural and organisational setting in which the information will be used. Areas of specialisation could include e-commerce, strategic planning, organisational behaviour and services management.
You will study:
- Informatics and Society
- Project Management for Informatics
Then select from the following electives:
- Management of Information Systems
- Management Support Systems
- e-Business Models and Systems
- e-Business Strategies
- Strategic Planning
- Organisational Behaviour and Change
- Accounting Informatics
- Information Systems Essentials
- Information Technology Essentials
- Business Essentials
- And others...
VIEW PROGRAMME MODULES
Table 1 Compulsory Modules (30 credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFO801 | Project Management for Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| INFO802 | Research in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent |
Table 2 Elective Modules (at least 30 credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITPD811 | e-Business Models and Systems | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| INFO812 | Management of Information Systems | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| ITPD813 | Management Support Systems | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| INFO816 | Special Topic in Information Technology | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| INFO814 | Security and Forensics | 8 | 15 | ITPD711 or equivalent | |
| Approved modules at level 8 from another qualification |
Table 3 Elective Modules (at least 15 credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSPD821 | e-Business Strategies | 8 | 15 | BIZM701 or equivalent | |
| BSPD822 | Management of Services | 8 | 15 | BIZM701 or equivalent | |
| BSPD823 | Organisational Behaviour and Change | 8 | 15 | BIZM701 or equivalent | |
| BSPD824 | Strategic Planning | 8 | 15 | BIZM701 or equivalent | |
| Approved modules at Level 8 from another qualification | 8 | ||||
Table 4 Elective Modules (at most 45 credits)
| Module Code | Module Name | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSPD721 | Accounting Informatics | 7 | 15 | BIZM701 or equivalent | |
| BIZM701* | Business Essentials for IT Professionals | 7 | 15 | ||
| ITPD711** | Information Systems Essentials | 7 | 15 | ||
| ITPD712 | Information Technology Essentials | 7 | 15 | ||
| Approved modules at Level 7 from another qualification | 7 | ||||
Note: not all modules may be offered in any given year.
* Module BIZM701 is only available to candidates who do not already have an approved Business qualification
** Module ITPD711 is only available to candidates who do not already have an approved Information Technology qualification
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Entry Criteria
General Academic Admission
a) Candidates are required to have gained:
i) a degree (or equivalent) that incorporates applied information technology studies; or
ii) any other degree (or equivalent) and at least two years’ experience of designing and/or developing and/or customising an information system in a business context (including the education, health, government and not‐for‐profit sectors).
Special Admission
Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional Entry
Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re‐enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
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