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ProgramsSCSCS(PG)CXSGraduate Diploma in Complex Systems (2022)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2022 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2022 who elect to proceed under 2022 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2022 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2027, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2022, and are re-enrolling for 2023 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2025 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | CSYS5010: Introduction to Complex Systems | |
| 6 | STAT5002: Introduction to Statistics | |
| 6 | COMP9001: Introduction to Programming | |
| 6 | ENVI5801: Social Science of Environment Note: From 2024, COMP9208 replaces ENVI5801. Students who have not yet completed ENVI5801 should enrol in COMP9208. |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM | |
| 6 | Complex Systems Core | |
| 12 | Select from Electives |
Block 1 - Foundation Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP9001 | Introduction to Programming | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ENVI5801 | Social Science of Environment | 6 |
Semester 1
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| PMGT5886 | System Dynamics Modelling for PM | 6 |
Semester 2
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Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| STAT5002 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Block 2 - Complex Systems Core (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CSYS5010 | Introduction to Complex Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5020 | Interdependent Civil Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CSYS5030 | Information Theory and Self-Organisation | 6 |
Semester 2
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| CSYS5040 | Criticality in Dynamical Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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Block 3 - Electives (Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CHNG9202 | Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CISS6004 | Disease and Security | 6 |
Semester 1
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| COMP5048 | Visual Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| COMP5313 | Large Scale Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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| COMP5318 | Machine Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5060 | Complex Systems Research Project A | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5061 | Complex Systems Research Project B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| DATA5207 | Data Analysis in the Social Sciences | 6 |
Semester 1
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Int December
112 - Int December
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| ELEC5208 | Intelligent Electricity Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC5509 | Mobile Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC9103 | Simulations & Numerical Solutions in Eng | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ENVI5809 | Environmental Simulation Modelling | 6 |
Semester 2a
Semester 2a
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| ENVI5904 | Methods in Applied Ecology | 6 |
Semester 2
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| GEOG5001 | Geographic Information Science A | 6 |
Semester 1
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| GEOG5004 | Environmental Mapping and Monitoring | 6 |
Semester 2
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| HTIN5003 | Health Technology Evaluation | 6 |
Semester 2b
Semester 2b
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| HTIN5004 | Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| INFO5060 | Data Analytics and Business Intelligence | 6 |
Int July
107 - Int July
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| ITLS5000 | Foundations of Supply Chain Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS5100 | Transport and Infrastructure Foundations | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS5200 | Quantitative Logistics & Transport | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS6002 | Supply Chain Planning Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS6007 | Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] | 6 |
Int July
107 - Int July
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| ITLS6102 | Transport Modelling and Forecasting | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ITLS6107 | Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics | 6 |
Semester 2
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Summer Main
Summer School
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| PHYS5031 | Ecological Econ & Sustainable Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| PHYS5032 | Techniques for Sustainability Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| PMGT5875 | Project Innovation Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
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Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| PMGT5897 | Disaster Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
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Int July
107 - Int July
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| PUBH5010 | Epidemiology Methods and Uses | 6 |
Semester 1
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| PUBH5117 | Communicable Disease Control | 6 |
Semester 2
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| QBUS5001 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| QBUS6810 | Statistical Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| QBUS6840 | Predictive Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| SUST5004 | Populations and Health | 6 |
Semester 2
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Note:
It is recommended that you take 6cp from COMP5048 or COMP5313
PUBH5117 is unavailable in 2018. GLOH5112 Global Communicable Disease Control is a recommended alternative and can be added via Special Permission.
| Course: | Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems (2022) |
| CP Required: | 48 |
| Min FT Duration: | 1.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | 2.00 Years |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 |
| Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including: (a) 36 credit points in core units: • 24 credit points in foundational core units of study: COMP9001, STAT5002, PMGT5886, ENVI5801 • At least 12 credit points in two units which start with CSYS, excluding capstone project unit. (b) Elective advanced units of study: • At most 12 credit points from the elective units of study. |
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