wwwdev@monash.edu.au
Tue Aug 11 12:53:17 EST 1998
Auth: J Hill, Distance Education Centre
Copyright © Monash University 1998 - All Rights Reserved - Caution
The Faculty of Information Technology offers the following courses in the distance education mode:
All computing courses listed in this section are available to students throughout Australia. While weekend school classes are offered in most computing subjects, such classes are optional. The courses outlined here are designed so that it is possible to complete all requirements without any on-campus attendance. International enrolments may be accepted from countries where suitable library and communication facilities are available.
All
distance education students in computing must have an IBM-compatible personal
computer with a CD ROM, printer, modem and access to the internet via an ISP in
order to electronically submit assignment work, and to communicate with
lecturers and other students. Monash University has a special arrangement in
Australia, currently with Ozemail to offer ISP services at a discounted
rate -- details will be supplied at enrolment time. This special
arrangement does not preclude students from using their own ISP and in some
circumstances where Ozemail is not available in the local area, a local ISP
must be used. As well as access for assignment submission and communication,
some computing subjects require access to university or other suitable
timesharing computers for use of software which is not available in the
microcomputer environment. Persons living overseas may be eligible for
admission to the courses listed, provided that they have adequate access to the
Internet.
Due to a quota on government-funded places and other resource limitations, it
is not possible to offer a place to every qualified applicant. Those who do not
possess their own computer or modem are advised to wait until they have
received an offer before purchasing this equipment. Advice about the type of
equipment required is sent to all successful applicants. At the present time, a
Pentium PC with 32 Mb of memory, 2 Gb of hard disk storage and a CD-ROM drive,
is seen as a recommended configuration for most programs listed here. However a
486 PC with 16 Mb of memory and a CD-ROM drive will meet the minimum
requirements of the course.
Some subjects have a specific software requirement, such as a language
compiler. The cost of such software is generally comparable with textbook
costs. In most cases, a given software product will be used in a number of
different subjects.
Computing subjects are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and final examination.
In
addition to amenities fees, a course fee will apply for Australian citizens and
residents. The fee is $8000 in the case of the Master of Business Systems and
graduate diplomas, and $4000 in the case of the Graduate Certificate in
Computing. This amounts to a fee per subject of $1000. These courses are
fee-paying postgraduate courses for which no additional liability under the
Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) will be incurred.
For the undergraduate and honours program some Australian fee paying places
above quota may be available.
Fees paid may be tax deductible in accordance with Section 51(i) of the Income
Tax Assessment Act, but students will need to determine their own tax position.
Fees are payable by 30 March for the first semester, and 30 August
for the second semester, and are refundable if withdrawal occurs by these
dates. However, a non-refundable deposit is retained to cover course materials
and administrative costs.
The course fee for international students who are not Australian citizens or residents is $14,280, in the case of the Masters and Graduate Diploma courses, or $7140 in the case of the Graduate Certificate in Computing. This amounts to a fee per subject of $1785.
wwwdev@monash.edu.au
Tue Aug 11 12:53:17 EST 1998