Program Requirements
The Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:
A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses from the subject areas INFS Information Systems and COMP Computer Science
The 48 units must consist of:
24 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSI7019 The Global Business Environment
BUSN7008 Financial Statements and Reporting
BUSN7017 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
BUSN7024 Project Management Principles
BUSN7045 Corporate Governance
BUSN8062 Managing Major Projects: The Cross-Boundary Project Executive
COMP6240 Relational Databases
COMP6340 Networked Information Systems
COMP6390 HCI and Usability Engineering
COMP6470 Special Topics in Computing
COMP6700 Introductory Programming
INFS7004 Accounting Information Systems
INFS7007 Information Systems Analysis and Modelling
INFS7040 Electronic Commerce for Managers
INFS8004 Enterprise Systems and Business Process Management
INFS8005 Information Systems Development Methodologies
INFS8201 Advanced Topics in Information Systems Research
INFS8205 Information Systems Strategy and Management
MGMT7030 Management and Organisations
MKTG7001 Marketing
MKTG7035 Global Marketing
24 units from courses from the following subject areas:
ACCT Accounting
ACST Actuarial Studies
BUSI Business
BUSN Business
COMM Commerce
COMP Computer Science
ECHI Economic History
ECON Economics
EMET Econometrics
FINM Financial Management
INFS Information Systems
MGMT Management
MKTG Marketing
MMIB Mgt, Marketing & Int Business
STAT Statistics
Admission Requirements
This is an exit-only Award.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $27,840.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $37,104.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems program is designed for graduates without a background in information systems. Students are taken through foundational topics in their study. An extensive list of electives is provided to allow students to focus their study on those areas of particular interest or relevance to them.
The program is taught by research active academic staff. Students are exposed to professional and scholarly academic information systems research and coursework, enhancing their academic and professional competence.
Career Options
Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.
The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Identify, interpret and analyse stakeholder needs, establish priorities and the goals, constraints and uncertainties of the system (social, cultural, legislative, environmental, business etc), using systems thinking, while recognising ethical implications of professional practice.
- Apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to develop components, systems and/or processes to meet specified requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions, concepts and procedures, while demonstrating information skills and research methods.
- Apply abstraction, mathematics and discipline fundamentals to analysis, design and operation; use appropriate computer software, laboratory equipment and other devices; ensure model applicability, accuracy and limitations.
- Communicate and coordinate proficiently by: listening, speaking, reading and writing English for professional practice; working as an effective member or leader of diverse teams; using basic tools and practices of formal project management.
- Manage own time and processes effectively by prioritising competing demands to achieve personal and team goals, with regular review of personal performance as a primary means of managing continuing professional development.
Further Information
This is an exit program only for students who do not want to pursue the Master of Business Information Systems (2-year).