CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Library and Information Management Education Roy Sanders October 2004

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy

Charles Sturt University Largest Regional University in Australia Library and information courses by distance education since 1974 Teaching in Hong Kong since 1990 At forefront of technological advances in distance education

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy School of Information Studies

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CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Why Choose CSU?? Courses recognised by Library and Information Professional bodies all over the world, incl., USA, UK, Australia, Canada Courses with local content and international perspective Leading edge curriculum Highly qualified, and internationally experienced, staff Inspiring teaching Graduates are in demand

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Why Choose CSU AND HKU?? CSU collaborates closely with HKU/SPACE Administratively Academically  Allows examinations and practical subjects to be conducted locally  Provides access to resources of two Universities  Fully online capability  Electronic assignment submission  Local coordinators and tutors  Recognise prior learning for exemptions

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Courses Offered Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Bachelor of Arts (Library and Information Science)

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Practical Subjects Professional Study Visit Professional Experience Professional Activities

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Bachelor of Arts (Library and Information Science) Three Subject Streams Library and Information Management Non-Library Academic Major* Practical Subjects *Credit given for prior post-secondary studies

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) STAGE ONE Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Eight Subjects Plus Two Practicals

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) STAGE TWO Master of Applied Science (Library and Information Management) Four Subjects

CSU Information Studies – Educating for the Knowledge Economy FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT BA (Library and Information Science) Graduate Diploma and Masters programs: