Library and Information Management FAQ's
- What are the HECS Bands for the core courses within the Library and Information Management program?
- How do I determine what my HECS fees will be?
- Are there childcare facilities?
- What do I need to enrol in if I want to become a teacher librarian?
- What are my likely time commitments for this degree?
- I am currently finishing off the Grad Dip in Info studies and have 2 assignments to finish this semester. Would I get credit for the above study if I did the Master of Library and Information Management next year?
- I am currently enrolled in a program at UniSA and I want to do this program. How do I change over?
- I am currently enrolled for this study period, how do I enrol for next year?
- Is this degree offered externally?
- If I study externally, or online, how do I submit my assignments?
- If I study externally, or online, how do I sit my examinations?
- Can I study part time?
- Can I study a course as a Non-Award student?
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What do I need to do to enrol and what are the entry requirements?
What are the HECS Bands for the core courses within the Library and Information Management program?
Provided below are the core courses available within the Graduate Diploma and Masters.
Band 1
INFS 5079 - Accessing Resources
INFT 5025 - Business Information Technologies
INFS 5075 - Information Governance
INFS 5076 - Managing Resources BIM
INFS 5077 - Organising Resources
Band 2
INFS 5067 - Information Management Project
INFT 4017 - CIS Research Methods
COMP 5005 - ICT Masters Project 1
Band 3A
INFS 5057 - IT Project Management M
How do I determine what my
HECS fees will be for 2008?
When you link to a course homepage view the Fee Information for this Course section. Each course has a different HECS Band. 2008 HECS - HELP booklet
Band 1 = $636.88 per course
Band 2 = $907.50 per course
Band 3A = $1,062.38 (IT Project Management)
Please note that the Fees for 2009 will be available in late October 2009.
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 L&IM 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:
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one course per Study Period (the name UniSA uses for semesters);
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two courses per Study Period;
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four courses per Study Period – i.e. full-time.
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 …
I am currently finishing off
the Grad Dip in Info studies and have 2
assignments to finish this semester. Would I get credit for the above study
if I did the Master of Library and Information Management next year?
Yes, you would most certainly
receive credit for the full Graduate Diploma in Information Studies -- you
would only need to take four courses, therefore, to complete a Master of
Library and Information Management degree.
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. This area will be available near the end of October for continuing students in the Graduate Diploma but the Master program students will be able to re-enrol in January 2009. You DO NOT reapply.
Is this degree offered externally?
The L&IM programs is available fully online and you will be able to study anywhere in the world! Students can also study face-to-face at the City West Campus in Adelaide.
If I study externally, or online, how do I submit my assignments?
Assignments are submitted through a system within UniSA which is called Assign IT and will be returned to you through the same system. Click to view
If I study externally, or online, where do I find the information and materials I need for my course?
If you undertake your courses online - you will receive information directly through the course website for that particular course. All materials, assignments, lectures, etc. will be available online including a discussion board where you can interact with other students and the course coordinator.
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'. Some of the courses within the program have been exempt from examinations as from 2009.
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.
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.
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.
Are any scholarships available?
No, not at this time but please keep an eye on the website as they will be published as they become available. You can also look at the university wide scholarships in the event there may be one there that you fit the requirements for.
What do I need to do to enrol and what are the entry requirements?
Entry to these programs is via
GRADSTART from the 11th August 2008.
The entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma and Master of Library and
Information Management is a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification..
Can I obtain credit for an existing qualification?
If you think there
is a special reason why you should be given credit for one or more courses,
please contact
Moira
Lawler.