Graduate Diploma of Information Systems

2025 Deakin University Handbook

Year

2026 course information

Award granted Graduate Diploma of Information Systems
Deakin course codeM622
Course Credit Points8
Course version2
Faculty

Faculty of Business and Law

Course Information

For students who commenced from 2005 onwards

Campus

This course is an exit option only

OnlineNo
Duration1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems can only be completed as an exit option from the Masters of Information Systems. This course comprises of 8 credit points. In this course students gain practical skills in project management and learn about core knowledge of eBusiness principles, relational database management, data warehousing, and big data analysis, preparing you to support digital transformation initiatives in various business contexts.

Are you ready to enhance your technical and managerial capabilities to meet growing industry demand for information systems professionals?

Graduates of this diploma can pursue roles that involve managing and analysing business information systems to improve organisational performance.

Indicative student workload

You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Information Systems is an exit award available to students who have partially completed the Master of Information Systems. While it is not available for direct entry, it provides a recognised qualification that reflects advanced knowledge and skills in information systems.

Graduates may pursue technical or advisory roles that support the use of information systems in business environments. You will be equipped to contribute to digital transformation initiatives, help organisations use technology more effectively, and apply systems-thinking to solve business problems.

Graduates may go on to roles such as:

  • business analyst
  • systems analyst
  • IT consultant
  • IT specialist

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Pathways

This course can be a pathway to:

Master of Information Systems (M722)

Course Learning Outcomes

Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities Demonstrate advanced knowledge needed to perform duties as a highly skilled information systems professional within an organisation or social setting
Communication Effectively transmit models, frameworks and management theory to both specialists and non-specialists
Digital literacy Professionally apply advanced information application skills relative to information systems settings
Critical thinking Apply critical thinking relative to complex information systems settings
Problem solving Formulate and recommend well developed solutions based on organisational needs and a critical evaluation of alternatives
Self-management Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award
Teamwork Work collaboratively in teams to produce and share advanced solutions to complex information systems problems
Global citizenship Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award

Course rules

To complete the (Graduate Diploma of Information Systems [exit option only] you must pass 8 credit points. This includes:

  • DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
  • 8 credit points of core units

Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

To be completed in the first trimester of study:-

DAI001Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin

Core units

MIS770Foundation Skills in Data Analysis

MIS701Digital Business Analysis

MIS782Value of Information

MIS761Cyber Security Strategies

MIS798Project Management

MPE701Information Technology, Markets and Business Strategy

MIS741Ethics of Digital Transformation

MIS712Managing Digital Transformation

Work experience

This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.


Course duration

You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.

Fees and charges

Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.

Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.

For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

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Further information

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