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Program Description

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems graduates should be able to: Critically review business and information technology related problems and opportunities encountered by IT professionals.Design ethical, sustainable information technology solutions for solving business and information technology related problems and opportunities.Integrate established theories and theoretical understanding to… For more content click the Read More button below.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
1.
Critically review business and information technology related problems and opportunities encountered by IT professionals.
2.
Design ethical, sustainable information technology solutions for solving business and information technology related problems and opportunities.
3.
Integrate established theories and theoretical understanding to derive practical information technology related solutions.
4.
Design and derive appropriate innovative technology-led solutions for real-world organisational problems.
5.
Communicate professionally to all stakeholders.

When Can I Start?

Springfield

Toowoomba

Ways to Study

Academic Calendar and Important Dates

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting all advertised eligibility requirements, or satisfying the requirements of an approved non-standard admission pathway.

The University of Southern Queensland accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian senior secondary qualifications (such as the QCE or HSC), overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as GCE-A Levels), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, work experience, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Domestic Applicants
International Applicants

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English Language requirement.  Further information regarding English language requirements can be found here

Recognition of Prior Learning for Credit

If you have prior work or other life experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for credit. Credit can help reduce your tuition fees, study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.
 
Learn more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for credit.

Program Rules

The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems (DISM) Program is comprised of eight (8) units of postgraduate study as follows: 

  • Seven (7) x Core Courses AND
  • One (1) x Elective course from the specified list from the Master of Information Systems Program (MISP).

Program Structure

Core Courses

7 Units

Electives Courses

1 Units

Recommended Enrolment Patterns

The Recommended Enrolment Patterns will help you decide which courses to study and when. They take into account course pre-requisites, co-requisites and timetabling requirements.

You may choose to study fewer units than the full time pattern, or more units than the part-time pattern, but if doing so you should use these as a guide to best structure your studies, ensuring all requisites are met.

T2 Intake Full Time

Contact

Sachithra Lokuge

Fees

At UniSQ fees are generally charged at course level and are therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors, such as a student's residency status.
For more information regarding fees and additional expenses of UniSQ programs, visit our Fees page.

Pathways, Exits and Articulations

Articulation

Exit

Parent

Pathway
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this program a Pathway program may provide an alternative pathway.
 
Exit 
An exit award is a lower-level qualifications you may be eligible to receive upon completing a portion of a program.
 
Articulation
With preset credit arrangements, an articulation establishes a clear pathway that allows students to move from one program—whether completed or partially completed—to another.