Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis
Postgraduate course
Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis has been designed to provide a fundamental overview of some of the key knowledge and skills required of business analysts, in particular data and information modeling, requirements elicitation, and business process modeling. Students will also gain insights into how to manage the critical soft human elements involved in most business problem contexts.
| Duration | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day & evening) | ||
| Course code | I177 | ||
| Fees | The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis is part of a nested suite of programs that includes the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis and the Master of Information Technology Business Analysis.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis consists of four core units of study (50 credit points) to be completed over six months full-time or equivalent part-time*, dependant on the enrolled load of the student.
Students can enrol in the Graduate Certificate (50 credit points) and upon successful completion, progress to the Master of Information Technology Business Analysis.
Students should refer to the general timetable for unit availability. Please note, not all units will be available in the evening in every semester.
*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
Learning outcomes
A graduate of the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis program is expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental aspects of business analysis including data analysis, requirements analysis, elicitation, and documentation, and business process analysis
- Employ appropriate approaches and methods to analyse key problem areas, undertake requirements determination and process modeling
- Identify a range of potential solutions to problem areas and work with key stakeholders to improve both technical and non-technical aspects of the problem context
- Apply knowledge and skills to solve complex business problems
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders in both business and ICT areas
Graduate attributes
The Graduate Certificate of Information Technology Business Analysis will build on graduates' existing attributes in the following areas:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work and community situations
- Adaptable and able to manage change
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Completion of an approved undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree or at least five years of relevant work experience.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Business Analysis, students may apply to progress to the Master of Information Technology Business Analysis and will be able to gain full credit for the units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Business Analysis, including those studied as required pre-requisite units.
Apply
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Course fees
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.
For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.