C07107v3 Graduate Diploma in Information Management

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Information Management is designed for people who wish to provide information services to others, or who need to manage and use information effectively within organisations.

Graduates of the program have an understanding of: the relationship between individuals and information and knowledge practices; contemporary issues, trends, innovations and forces for change in information practice; and ethical practice, and the ability to operate with integrity, rigour, self-reliance and cooperation in professional contexts.

Course aims

The Graduate Diploma in Information Management is designed for people who wish to provide information services to others or who need to manage and use information effectively within organisations.

Graduates of the program have demonstrated sophisticated information-handling skills appropriate for professional practice in diverse environments; an understanding of the relationship between individuals and public/private recorded information and knowledge practices, tacit/explicit knowledge, and how these can be valued, captured, structured and shared for effective use; an understanding of contemporary issues, trends, innovations and forces for change in information practice as well as the broader political, policy and technological contexts; an understanding of ethical practice and the ability to operate with integrity, rigour, self-reliance and cooperation in professional contexts; and demonstrated creative, critical, reflective problem-solving capabilities in the context of their professional roles and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Career options

Career options include information architect, information consultant, information content developer, information designer, information manager, librarian, media researcher or research officer.

Articulation

Additional recognition of prior learning

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Information Management and are admitted to the Master of Arts in Information and Knowledge Management are eligible for recognition of prior learning for all subjects common to both courses.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a one-year full-time, or equivalent part-time basis.

Course structure

The course consists of four compulsory subjects plus two electives chosen from a specified list of electives. Students can choose an elective subject beyond the specified list only with the approval of the Graduate Adviser.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs are shown below.

Professional recognition

Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Graduates are eligible for professional membership of ALIA.

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty on: