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Course
code: 1748
Gippsland campus
Fee paying course: subject fee $1000 per 6 point subject
Fee paying course: international subject fee $1785 per 6 point subject
Course director: Dr Baikunth Nath
The
course is offered to graduates who possess demonstrated numeracy skills. It
aims to provide an education and training in methods used in the design,
development and application of computer systems for the management of business
operations. It may also allow graduates who are working in business or as
computing professionals to enhance their knowledge and expertise in business
related computing techniques and business procedures.
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma may apply for admission to the
course work Master of Business Systems.
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is currently also offered as a
full-time and part-time on-campus course by the School of Business Systems
within the Faculty of Information Technology at the Clayton campus. It is
possible to transfer between the distance education and on-campus modes.
Normal
entry requirement is a degree from a recognised university or an equivalent
tertiary-level accredited award with related professional experience.
Special entry also exists where a limited number of candidates who do not
qualify under the normal entry requirements may be allowed admission. These
candidates will be expected to have some tertiary level education and
significant relevant professional experience. Such candidates may be required
to complete some additional bridging or preparatory courses.
When applying to enrol, international students must provide proof of English proficiency in accordance with the faculty policy.
All distance education students will need to have access to a personal computer with CD ROM drive, modem and printer.
In
the distance education mode the course is normally completed over two years at
a 50 per cent study load.
The course consists of eight subjects involving the study of business-related
computer techniques and business procedures, leading to an understanding of the
design, operation and control of computer-based systems, with applications in
business data processing, planning, scheduling, forecasting, production
management, inventory management, project management, financial management,
business modelling and operations management.
To qualify for the award of the graduate diploma all students must
satisfactorily meet the objectives and assessment requirements of eight
subjects selected from the following schedule:
At least four of the following:
The balance of the subjects may be selected from the following graduate subjects offered by distance education:
For
more detailed information, contact the student matters officer, Gippsland
School of Computing and Information Technology, telephone
(03) 5122 6962 or (03) 9902 6962; email:
gscit@fcit.monash.edu.au
Further details are also available on the world wide web, at URL:
http://www-gscit.fcit.monash.edu.au/
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the student matters officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, Monash University, Churchill, Victoria, 3842, by 18 September 1998 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications received after that date, but before 30 November 1998, will be considered for a second round of offers. Later applications may be considered if places are available.
Content descriptions. Students normally take four of the following subjects in the first year of enrolment:
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