Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics

Learn to manage the business of IT

If you are interested in learning the science of business informatics within an organisation, combined with an in-depth understanding of the capabilities and limitations of information technology, then the UC Graduate Diploma of Business Informatics is the course for you.

The course is particularly suited to those looking for a career as a business analyst and are keen to mediate between organisational units and the information technologies that support them.

This flexible intermediate-level course will cover many of the core areas of the ‘Skills Framework for the Information Age’ at a professional level, with weekday evening classes offered to enable you to balance study with your other commitments.

Through this course, you will develop a solid understanding of the intent and context of systems, as well as their nature and development and will go on to learn how to address issues of work practice and information needs and use them to align technical and human systems.

After this course, you will be well-placed to launch a successful career in business informatics or to progress to further postgraduate study via the Master of Business Informatics, which is available by enrolling in additional units.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a non-IT field or equivalent.

The following Defence members are eligible for direct entry into this course through the Veteran Tertiary Support Program - Postgraduate Course Entry:

- Commissioned Officer (any rank),
- Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer,
- Senior Non-Commissioned Defence Force Members (E-6 or higher),
- Defence Force Members - Other Ranks (E-2 to E-5) with three or more years' experience.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career opportunities

The UC Graduate Diploma in Business Informatics is a senior-level course offering those serious about advancing their career in any of the following areas: