Graduate Certificate of Information Systems

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems allows you to critically examine business and IT-related problems and work to evaluate, generate, and implement suitable innovative, sustainable solutions using contemporary digital technologies.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$13,600 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems allows you to critically examine business and IT-related problems and work to evaluate, generate, and implement suitable innovative, sustainable solutions using contemporary digital technologies.
Learn to apply practical knowledge of core information systems concepts and managerial aspects for navigating digital transformation initiatives in the contemporary digital era.
You will have the opportunity to explore digital assets, data management, IS/ICT project management frameworks, and cyber security architecture in this Information Systems degree to create successful IT results for not-for-profit to small-and-medium sized enterprises and enterprise-level public and private organisations.
Completing the Graduate Certificate can be a stepping stone to an information systems masters program, such as the UniSQ Master of Information Systems where you can further advance your skills and become professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
Space out your study around work or life commitments by taking one course in each study period (part-time study) or finish your graduate certificate in 6 months of full-time study.

Further study

After completing this degree, you can go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems or may be eligible to enter into the Master of Information Systems which is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord which is recognised in other countries.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

An Australian university bachelor's degree or equivalent, or a minimum of 3 years' professional work experience (at Skill level 1 -3).

For candidates who have a bachelor's degree (AQF level 7), or equivalent, in a non-information systems related discipline from a recognised institution, UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Information Systems provides an articulation pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Graduates can explore various career paths in the tech industry depending on interests, such as business or systems analyst, cyber security analyst, data or network administrator, IT consultant, software, or web developer to name a few.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 3 1 x elective course from selected list 1 Total 4

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

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025	Monday 10 February	Monday 3 February	Monday 10 February	Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025	Monday 26 May	Monday 19 May	Monday 26 May	Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025	Monday 8 September	Monday 1 September	Monday 8 September	Friday 5 December

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

90.7%

Overall satisfaction

90.8%

Skill scale

84.7%

Teaching scale

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