Faculty of Engineering

Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems (2023)


Note: This course version applies only to students first enrolling in 2023.
WARNING: This course version is currently under review and is subject to change.


1. Overview

Course: Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems (2023)
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

2. 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.

3. Semesters

Year 1 - Semester 1

Type CP CP From
6 Select from CSYS5010: Introduction to Complex Systems
6 Select from STAT5002: Introduction to Statistics
6 Select from COMP9001: Introduction to Programming
6 Select from 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

Type CP CP From
6 Select from PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6 Select from Unit Block:
Complex Systems Core
12 Select from Unit Block:
Electives

4. Pathways

No streams/majors defined for this course version.

5. Unit Blocks

Block 1 - Foundation Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP9001 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ENVI5801 Social Science of Environment 6 Semester 1
PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM 6 Semester 2
Semester 2 Online
STAT5002 Introduction to Statistics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

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
Semester 2
CSYS5020 Interdependent Civil Systems 6 Semester 1
CSYS5030 Information Theory and Self-Organisation 6 Semester 2
CSYS5040 Criticality in Dynamical Systems 6 Semester 2

Block 3 - Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHNG9202 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CISS6004 Disease and Security 6 Semester 1
COMP5048 Visual Analytics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5313 Large Scale Networks 6 Semester 1
COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5060 Complex Systems Research Project A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5061 Complex Systems Research Project B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
DATA5207 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences 6 Semester 1
Int December
ELEC5208 Intelligent Electricity Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC5509 Mobile Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC9103 Simulations & Numerical Solutions in Eng 6 Semester 2
ENVI5809 Environmental Simulation Modelling 6 Semester 2a
ENVI5904 Methods in Applied Ecology 6 Semester 2
GEOG5001 Geographic Information Science A 6 Semester 1
GEOG5004 Environmental Mapping and Monitoring 6 Semester 2
HTIN5003 Health Technology Evaluation 6 Semester 2b
Semester 2 Block Mode
HTIN5004 Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5060 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence 6 Int July
ITLS5000 Foundations of Supply Chain Management 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5100 Transport and Infrastructure Foundations 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5200 Quantitative Logistics & Transport 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002 Supply Chain Planning Systems 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6007 Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] 6 Int July
ITLS6102 Transport Modelling and Forecasting 6 Semester 2
ITLS6107 Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics 6 Semester 2
Summer Main
PHYS5031 Ecological Econ & Sustainable Analysis 6 Semester 1
PHYS5032 Techniques for Sustainability Analysis 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management 6 Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Block Mode
PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management 6 Semester 2 Online
Int July
PUBH5010 Epidemiology Methods and Uses 6 Semester 1
PUBH5117 Communicable Disease Control 6 Semester 2
QBUS5001 Quantitative Methods for Business 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6810 Statistical Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6840 Predictive Analytics 6 Semester 1
SUST5004 Populations and Health 6 Semester 2

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.