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Graduate Certificate of Information Systems

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Graduate Certificate of Information Systems (CISM)
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • Online
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, May, Sep
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Overview

  • The Graduate Certificate of Information Systems allows you to critically examine business and IT-related problems and work to evaluate, generate, and implement suitable innovative, sustainable solutions using contemporary digital technologies.
  • Learn to apply practical knowledge of core information systems concepts and managerial aspects for navigating digital transformation initiatives in the contemporary digital era.
  • You will have the opportunity to explore digital assets, data management, IS/ICT project management frameworks, and cyber security architecture in this Information Systems degree to create successful IT results for not-for-profit to small-and-medium sized enterprises and enterprise-level public and private organisations.
  • Completing the Graduate Certificate can be a stepping stone to an information systems masters program, such as the UniSQ Master of Information Systems where you can further advance your skills and become professionally accredited by the Australian Computer Society.
  • Space out your study around work or life commitments by taking one course in each study period (part-time study) or finish your graduate certificate in 6 months of full-time study. 

Further study

After completing this degree, you can go on to study the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems or may be eligible to enter into the Master of Information Systems which is accredited at professional level by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and, through the Seoul Accord which is recognised in other countries. 

Career outcomes

Graduates can explore various career paths in the tech industry depending on interests, such as business or systems analyst, cyber security analyst, data or network administrator, IT consultant, software, or web developer to name a few.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • An Australian university bachelor's degree, or equivalent
    OR
  • equivalent minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience (at AQF level 7). 

For candidates without an acceptable bachelor degree, or equivalent, and who have completed a minimum of three years' professional work experience, UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Information Systems provides an articulation pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Information Systems or the Master of Information Systems upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0.

English language requirements

To meet the English language requirements for this degree, we accept the combined level and duration of study specified below, or the minimum English language proficiency scores from one of the following tests. Your test must be completed within two years of applying to UniSQ.

Tertiary study
(Diploma level or higher)
 1+ years full-time tertiary study in a country from the Accepted English-speaking countries list.
IELTS (Academic)  Minimum overall score of 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore (speaking, listening, writing, reading). 
Pearson Test of English Minimum overall score of 50 with a minimum of 50 in each subscore.
TOEFL iBT Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 19 in each subscore.

If you do not meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 3
1 x elective course from selected list 1
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 14480

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP. 

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2025  Monday 10 February Monday 3 February  Monday 10 February  Friday 9 May
Trimester 2, 2025 Monday 26 May Monday 19 May Monday 26 May  Friday 22 August
Trimester 3, 2025 Monday 8 September Monday 1 September Monday 8 September Friday 5 December 

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems?

The entry requirements to study a Graduate Certificate of Information Systems will vary depending on the learning provider you choose to study with. 

At UniSQ, to gain entry into our Graduate Certificate of Information Systems, you will need to have completed an Australian bachelor degree, or equivalent, or have a minimum of three years professional work experience. In certain cases, you may also be able to gain entry if you have completed a minimum of three years’ professional experience.

For specific information regarding entry requirements, please view the entry requirements section of this page.   

What are the pathways to entry if I don’t meet the requirements?
If you don’t meet the admission requirements, UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees as a pathway to the Graduate Certificate of Information Systems.
Can I receive credit for prior learning or work experience?
If you have studied in the past or have any relevant work experience, you may be able to gain credit to put towards your degree, which will ultimately reduce the required length of your studies. Get in touch with us to find out if you are eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Are there any pathways to further study after completing this graduate certificate?
Our Graduate Certificate of Information Systems is not only an ideal standalone degree, is also provides an ideal pathway to further study. Once you have completed your qualification, you can take credit from your studies and go on to complete our Graduate Diploma of Information Systems.