Graduate Certificate in Information Management
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Duration
Full-time 6 months -
Location
Melbourne City, Online -
Fees
AU$16,320 (2021 total)
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Overview
Learn practical and managerial skills to prepare for work as an information professional who can confidently apply IT solutions and manage the impact of new information-based products and services.
RMIT has offered postgraduate studies in information management for over fifty years. It is valued by industry and students and students will benefit from exposure to an enviable range of professional networks and career opportunities.
Your career in information management
In this course, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge required to work as a librarian, archivist or records manager, learning on-campus or online through a globally-celebrated degree. In 2019, we ranked 1st in Australia and 25th globally for Library and Information Management.
Details
You may choose to complete this course face-to-face at the Melbourne City campus, or entirely online, or blend the different modes of study to suit your personal or professional needs. Each face-to-face course usually involves 3 hours of class contact per week and approximately 6 hours of out-of-class preparation and assignment work. Classes are usually offered in the afternoon or early evening.
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston Academic Building where innovative learning spaces are interspersed with retail and social spaces resulting in a stimulating environment for business students.
Online study requires a similar time commitment - approximately 9 hours of study per course, per week - and is conducted through the myRMIT student portal. You will be expected to work independently and in groups using technologies available through the online delivery.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, quizzes and tests, blog journals and practical assignments.
myRMIT
Through RMIT University’s online learning portal, myRMIT, you will be able to view online resources and learning activities created by lecturers, access course materials, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access your student email account. Educational software, the Learning Hub, other online and digital resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
Find out more about student computing at RMIT.
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core courses in information management. It is recommended that you follow the sequence of courses presented in the enrolment structure.
This degree can be studied wholly on-campus or online or in mixed mode.
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Program code: GC098
Career
You may work in a range of industry sectors including health, business, teaching, publishing, education and libraries.
Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Information Management , which is accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Master degree graduates work as:
- information, document and records managers
- librarians
- archivists
- teacher librarians
- community information officers
- database specialists
- research and information analysts.
The Graduate Certificate courses are recognised within the structure of the Master of Information Management, so that the masters course can be completed in one year full time (or part time equivalent), after meeting the requirements of the Graduate Certificate.
Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks.
Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification.
Statutory accreditation
This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession.
Membership
Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession.
Graduate Certificate of Information Management
Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
Visit the Australian Library and Information Association website
Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia (RIMPA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student (must work less than 25 hours per week)
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Graduate (limited to 1 year)
Visit the Records and Information Management Professionals Australasia website
VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc (VALA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Personal
Visit the VALA - Libraries, Technology and the Future Inc website
Institute for Information Management (IIM)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student (Full-time only)
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Individual
Visit the Institute for Information Management website
School Library Association of Victoria (SLAV)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Personal
Visit the School Library Association of Victoria website
Australian Society of Archivists (ASA)
Membership and opportunities
- Students eligible for membership category: Student
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Individual
Visit the Australian Society of Archivists website
Admissions
Entry requirements
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Information Management is a pathway to the Master of Information Management.
If you wish to progress to the Master of Information Management, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Information Management you will be admitted to the Master degree with exemptions from the four business enabling courses and the four courses completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight discipline courses or electives to complete.
Business research programs are offered at Master and Doctoral level.
Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate studies in information management or a related discipline at another institution can have these assessed for credit or exemptions from this program consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.
Find out if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.
Fees
2021 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$16,320.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2021 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or Services Australia for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2021 is $313.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$XXX,XXX.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.
Looking for answers or more general infomation?
For frequently asked questions or how to find more information regarding applications and enrolments, fees, student support services, university policies and more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.