Course leader: Assoc Professor John Daly
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Computing is designed for those with a tertiary qualification in any discipline wishing to gain a first qualification in the computing field. The aims of the course are:
1. To provide appropriately trained professionals in the field of commercial computing
2. To provide a conceptual framework for students to keep pace with developments in this area
3. To provide students with a practical knowledge of computer hardware and software which can be put to immediate use
4. To develop a professional approach to computing and an awareness of social implications.
The course is offered both full-time and part-time. The duration of the full-time course is one year (two semesters) with an average of sixteen hours per week of class contact.
The duration of the part-time course is two years (four semesters) with eight hours per week of class contact.
Admission requirements
A recognised degree or diploma or equivalent. Those who do not have the formal prerequisites for entry to the course may be able to gain special entry if they satisfy the following criteria:
* Academic qualifications, at least two years in total, of tertiary-level courses and/or industry courses assessed as being at tertiary level
* At least two years relevant work experience
Fees for Australian residents
In 1995 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.
Course structure
The course consists of eight subjects which are designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of information technology. To successfully complete the course, a student must demonstrate ability in both practical work and theory in each subject.
Subject hours per week
Subject Hour
s
per
week
Full Part-
-tim time
e
Sem: Sem: Sem: Sem:
1 2 1 2
COT6640 Case study - 4 - 4
COT7700 Computer 4 - 4 -
technology
COT7710 File 4 - - 4
organisation and
database systems
COT7760 Database - 4 - 4
implementation and
fourth-generation
systems
SYS7500 Systems 4 - 4 -
analysis
SYS7510 Systems 4 - 4 -
design and
implementation
SFT7600 Software - 4 - 4
development I
SFT7640 Software 4 - 4 -
development II