Program Overview

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This practical course is designed for business management professionals with no prior computing experience.

It will provide you with fundamental knowledge of programming and developing databases for the business sector, as well as simple design techniques.

There are also practical exercises to apply your learning.

This course leads to the

Master of Commerce (Information Systems and Technology)

.

Please refer to the

handbook

for additional course overview information.

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What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems and Technology lead to?

Careers

Analyst

Computer network professional

Network administrator

Network analyst

Industries

Banking

Business and management

Government

Health care

Resources and renewables

Technology

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What you'll learn

apply information systems and knowledge management principles to support business operations by providing an appropriate technological base and managing an effective information systems body

apply systems theory and systems development techniques to develop systems appropriate to a range of business organisations

conduct information requirements determination, recommend appropriate solutions, manage and participate in their implementation using a range of system development tools, platforms, languages and environments

able to effectively communicate information and system requirements, policies and procedures, system designs, specifications and implementation details

manage and implement appropriate information systems that provide a suitable technological base to suit a range of business organisations

ability to see the business potential of new technologies as they emerge.Ability to appreciate, and apply where appropriate, the philosophies behind new methodological approaches as they emerge

apply professional skills to ensure ethical practices in areas including but not limited to privacy and information security, employ best practice techniques for the design, management and operation of information systems and information technology organisations