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campus - On-campus and flexible delivery mode
Course code: 2325
Course director: Mr Peter Torokfalvy
The
Graduate Certificate in Network Computing is a part-time course designed for
graduates in any non-computing discipline who wish to gain a first
qualification in computing. The course aims to produce graduates who will have
a comprehensive appreciation of the field of network computing, who will be
able to assist with the design and construction of distributed applications
operating on local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, extranets and
the Internet. Graduates will be able to take an active role in the
administration and management of these networks for organisations and will have
an understanding of the legal and organisational issues that have become
critical for successful implementation of networked applications. Graduates
will be enabled to continually develop their skills in order to keep abreast
with technological developments. In addition, the course fosters a professional
approach to computing and an awareness of its social implications.
Some of the subjects offered in the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing
may be presented in flexible delivery mode. Subjects offered in flexible
delivery mode allow for self-directed learning, with the majority of course
work being completed by students working from home, or at their workplaces. The
teaching method used will address the person to person contact problem through
the use of email, individual and group chat facilities, and real time audio and
video contact. Many of the study materials are accessed through a personal
computer. Students enrolled in subjects offered in flexible delivery mode will
need a personal computer to access course materials and also require Internet
access via an Internet Service Provider (ISP) of their choice.
The
course will comprise four semester-length, six credit-point subjects
(twenty-four points) chosen from offerings in the Bachelor of Network
Computing. Two of these are core subjects (twelve points), with the other two
(twelve points) being elective, enabling students to tailor the course to suit
their particular interests.
Core subjects are:
The electives
are to be selected from subjects offered in the Bachelor of Network Computing
offered by the Peninsula School of Computing and Information Technology. The
electives provide the option of studies in the areas of programming techniques
in a networked computing environment and data communications.
Note that the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing forms the first half of
the Graduate Diploma in Network Computing and students may progress to the
Graduate Diploma with full credit for their study.
The Graduate Certificate in Network Computing is offered over two semesters of part-time study and may be completed in a minimum of one year of part-time study. Maximum time to complete the course complies with the Faculty of Information Technology regulations.
The expected weekly student workload is twelve hours study per subject.
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing is a recognised degree or equivalent qualification in any field other than computing, information science or computer science. Applications will also be accepted from those who do not hold a degree but have relevant industry experience and training equivalent to at least two years of tertiary study; however only limited places are available in this category.
The course fee is $4000 or $1000 per subject.
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