Master of Information Studies |
| institution | Charles Sturt University * [nsw] |
| school | School of Information Studies |
| Head of School | Dr Philip Hider |
| course description | The course consists of two stages. Stage one consists of eight foundation subjects, upon completion of which the student may exit with the Graduate Diploma (a first professional qualification), while stage two consists of four advanced subjects, selected from a wide range of electives, including those focused on the following optional specialisations: Applied Research, Children’s Librarianship, Community Networking, Information Architecture, Librarianship, Information and Knowledge Management, Librarianship, Library Leadership, and Records and Archives Management.
Both the generic awards, Master of Information Studies and Graduate Diploma of Information Studies, and awards featuring any of the specialisations in the course, are accredited by ALIA.
Normally undertaken over three years of part-time study. Available by distance education study only. Applicants must have substantial access to the internet. No compulsory residential schools.
Minimum entry requirement is an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or qualifications and/or work experience deemed equivalent by the University under the provisions of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The course is also offered through the University of Hong Kong to Hong Kong residents.
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| closing date for applications | Applications are received by the university throughout the year. Commonwealth-funded places are generally available. There are three intakes, in March, July and November. |
| contact details | School of Information Studies, Locked Bag 675, Wagga Wagga 2678, ph 02 6933 2186, fx 02 6933 2733, http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/library/index.html |
| co-ordinator | Associate Course Director, Mary Carroll, ph +61 2 6933 4894, macarroll@csu.edu.au.nospam |
| further information | - Course brochures and application forms available from info.csu by phone (1800 334 733) or by e-mail inquiry@csu.edu.au
- Applications should be mailed to: Admissions Office, Charles Sturt University, Locked Bag 675, Wagga Wagga 2678
- Charles Sturt University Handbook
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| ALIA accreditation | The Graduate Diploma of Information Studies and Master of Information Studies offered by Charles Sturt University are accredited by ALIA for a period of five years, from December 2011, subject to a satisfactory annual return being provided by Charles Sturt University, and the right of ALIA to reassess the courses on the occurrence of what, in ALIA's view, are exceptional circumstances, and in any event, once during that five-year period, and not later than December 2016. |
| Course Advisory Committee | The Course Advisory Committee is made up of local industry representatives who participate in reviewing and evaluating the course material and provides input into current trends in the industry.
The Course Advisory Committee meets once per year.
If you would like information about the committee, please contact : |
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