Graduate Certificate of Information Systems
The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems is to provide a professional qualification in information systems and prepare students to apply their professional knowledge and skills in IS within an industry of their choice. The course focuses on preparing students for continuing professional development and further study towards a professionally oriented Master’s degree in information technology or information systems. Graduates from the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems will be equipped to engage in employment in a varied range of industries and positions. The students will have some of the career options as entry level Information Systems Coordinator and System Analyst. The course also provides a pathway to higher level careers such as Information Systems Manager and Information Systems Consultant although these positions may require additional training for advancement.
The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems requires students to complete a total of 4 subjects over 1 trimester (for full-time students). There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites. The GCIS would be an entry point for Master of Information Technology for the students from the non-cognate background.
Campus Information
Sydney
Level 1, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Newcastle
Intakes
- March
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems may find entry level employment in Information Systems. Some of the possible career options are as an entry level Information Systems Coordinator or System Analyst.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Certificate of IS: Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7), or overseas equivalent, in any field, with at least 55% average.
Graduate Diploma of IS: Australian Bachelor degree (3 years) (AQF Level 7), or overseas equivalent, in any field, with at least 55% average, or a Graduate Certificate in information systems or equivalent.
IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0, or equivalent
IELTS * (ACADEMIC only; GENERAL not accepted)
Minimum overall of score 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL * (Internet Based Test)
Minimum overall score of 80 with no band less than:
Listening – 19
Speaking – 19
Reading – 18
Writing – 23
PTE *
Minimum overall score of 58 with no band less than 50
OTHER: Australian qualifications
Successful completion of recognised bachelor’s degree or higher(AQF Level 7 or Higher)
- Course Code: 111587M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
9000 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 250 AUD