Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management – Cur

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Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management

at Curtin University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

120917A

CRICOS provider code

00301J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$20,021 total

Per year

A$40,042/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management at Curtin University is aimed at working professionals and graduates who want to strengthen their skills in managing technology solutions within business environments. Students explore the planning, design and implementation of information systems through practical and theoretical coursework. Key topics include information technology strategy, data management, project management and organisational change within an IT context.

This qualification comprises a focused group of units, accumulating credit points according to Curtin’s requirements for graduate certificates. Courses at this level are usually structured to be completed in a single semester of full-time study, making it a swift option for those wishing to upskill while maintaining employment. As with other Australian graduate certificates, the qualification is on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and may provide credit towards further postgraduate study, such as a diploma or master's degree.

Students build practical abilities in analysing business processes, evaluating information systems, and aligning IT with organisational goals. Assessment may involve case studies, group work and presentations, reflecting real-world situations frequently encountered in Australian workplaces. The course is suited to people seeking advancement in IT management, business analysis, or those moving into information systems roles from other disciplines.

Based in Perth, students have access to connections with Western Australian industries across sectors such as mining, healthcare, and finance that rely on information systems management. Graduate Certificate holders on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying. Eligible graduates may also consider the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for post-study work opportunities in Australia.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

IT project coordinator in corporate or government settings
Business analyst across a variety of Australian industries
Information systems manager within sectors such as mining, energy, banking and healthcare
Technology consultant for business integration projects
Change management roles where IT solutions are implemented

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Information Systems Management at Curtin University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$20,021 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

IT project coordinator in corporate or government settingsBusiness analyst across a variety of Australian industriesInformation systems manager within sectors such as mining, energy, banking and healthcareTechnology consultant for business integration projectsChange management ro...

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