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The Graduate Certificate in Data Management focuses on data management knowledge and skills, including data curation, metadata, and issues of data preservation, access and analytics that are highly relevant to the information and research sectors.
Developed in close consultation with experts, this data management course positions you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving field of data management. Studying with experienced academic staff, you'll gain the latest knowledge and skills on which to build your career.
Online study provides real flexibility, giving you the freedom to choose when and where you complete your Graduate Certificate in Data Management. You'll have access to a wide range of study materials, academic support and communication tools.
With a proud 40-year history of delivering information and library education, Charles Sturt University is a leading provider of online education for the information professions.
As a data professional, you will fill a recognised knowledge and skill gap and be uniquely placed within organisations to drive change and innovation. The Graduate Certificate in Data Management will help you meet the demand for professionals with expertise in data management, curation and preservation who also understand data analytics and tools. Career options may include: research, faculty or liaison librarian, data librarian, data curator, data archivist, digital media curator, research management officer and e-research officer. Roles also exist in research infrastructure. You could also take a leadership role in emerging data management practices in domestic and international business, academic and research contexts.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| INF443 | Digital Curation and Preservation | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF461 | An Introduction to Data Management: Governance, Standards and Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| INF463 | Introduction to Data Tools and Analytics | 8 credit pts |
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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