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Business Information Management FAQ's

What do I need to do to enrol and what are the entry requirements?

Entry to these programs is via  - sign in and proceed by following all instructions and attaching any relevant documentation that is requested to complete your application. 
 

The Graduate Certificate of BIM requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent OR 5 years of professional experience within any area.  The Graduate Diploma and Master of BIM requires a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification.

 

Is this degree available via HECS?

Yes these programs are now HECS based. Please view the information carefully.

 

What are my likely time commitments for this degree?

The rule of thumb for all university degree courses is 10-12 hours per week per course (including lectures and tutorials, if you’re planning to study on-campus). All courses for the BIM degree programs will be available online, so if you have major time pressures you may find this a more convenient mode of study. One very effective approach is to allocate a full day (or equivalent) per week for each course – this will ensure you have time to do the reading and work on any assignments, without needing to rush at the last minute.

You can enrol at any ‘speed’ you like in any of these programs. If you haven’t studied for a while, you might prefer to take on just one course in your first Study Period to get you back into the studying frame of mind.

If I change programs within the University environment and both programs are HECS based do I need to complete a new form?

Yes. If you are enrolled in program and transfer to another which is also HECS based you will need to complete a new form by going to enrol online - sign in and visit the Commonwealth Systems Program and follow the prompts. The reason being is programs quite often have different HECS Bands.

 

Can I study part time?

Yes, you can enrol as a part-time student. 1, 2 or 3 courses constitutes part-time study – it’s really up to you .

 

Are any scholarships available?

No not at this time.

 

Can I obtain credit for an existing qualification?

We do not anticipate offering credit for existing courses – students who already have a library qualification, for example, are encouraged to consider extending their qualifications in other areas. If you think there is a special reason why you should be given credit for one or more courses, please contact Dr Simon Shurville.

 

Are these programs accredited?
The programs are not accredited as yet. The programs need to be taught for one year before this is considered.  Please note that meetings with relevant staff from the Records Management Association of Australasia; Australian Society of Archivists have been scheduled to discuss the accreditation process and will be undertaken in 2009.
 

I am trying to complete my application online for the Masters program and it says it is not available.  What am I doing wrong?
You have inadvertently started an application in Research Apply Online where DMBF will not be found. To rectify this problem you will need to start your application again from the beginning, including registering again and obtaining a new Applicant Id.. When you get the option, please select the "standard postgraduate” and not the one “by research”.

I am currently enrolled in a program at UniSA and I want to do this program. How do I change over?

It is recommended that you speak to the Program Director of your current program and Dr Simon Shurville the Program Director for the Business Information Management programs, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have regarding transferring to the new program.

If you are enrolled in a program that comes under the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment you are permitted to transfer between programmes and will need to seek approval by completing a program transfer form and lodging it with Campus Central.

If you are enrolled in a program outside of the Division mentioned above you will need to go to UniSA Apply Online and complete a new application.

 

I am currently enrolled for this study period, how do I enrol for next year?

If you are currently enrolled for a particular study period and wish to continue to the next study period, you need to go to Enrol Online and follow the prompts.  You DO NOT reapply.

 

Are these programs offered externally?

The programs are available fully online and you will be able to study externally. Students can also study face-to-face on campus in Adelaide.

 

If I study externally, or online, how do I submit my assignments?

Assignments are submitted through a system within UniSA called Assign IT and will be returned to you through the same system.

 

If I study externally, or online, where do I find the information and materials I need for my course?

If you undertake your courses as an external student - studying online - you will receive information directly through the course website for that particular course. All materials, assignments, lectures, etc. will be available online.

 

If I study externally, or online, how do I sit my examinations?

A link has been provided to the guidelines that fully explain how your examinations can be conducted titled " UniSA Examinations for External Students'

 

Can I study a course as a non award student?

Yes you can enrol as a Non-award student. Non-award students are not enrolled in a program but may be enrolled in individual courses. The student will still be assessed for those courses. Please visit the following link where the Non-award tuition fees are explained.  To receive credit for a non-award course you will need to consult the Program Director.

 

 

 

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