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Course
code: 0103 · Clayton campus · Director of program: Dr Yen Cheung
· Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au · Email address:
bsinfo@bs.monash.edu.au · Two semesters full-time study (part-time study
is available to Australian residents) · Fees for Australian residents
(subject to approval): $9600, or $1200 per subject
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the School of Business
Systems. This is an exit award for students enrolled in the Masters of Business
Systems. The course covers the first and second modules of the Master of
Business Systems program. The aim of the program is to provide education and
training in methods used in the analysis, design, development and application
of computer systems to the management of business operations. This involves the
study of business-related techniques, practices and procedures in areas such as
management, commercial, financial, health and industrial systems, leading to an
understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology
for business purposes.
The course structure accommodates both those without previous studies in
business systems who wish to upgrade their previous qualifications with studies
in business systems, and those with prior studies in business systems.
Entrance
normally requires a first degree which is recognised as equivalent to an
Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the
current year may apply.
Generally, students who have completed similar subjects in previous studies
will normally be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted
for postgraduate subjects that have not counted for the award or any other
degree or diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of elective subjects
that can be taken outside of the School of Business Systems is reduced.
Subjects taken as part of the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems by distance
education are considered to be subjects of the School of Business Systems.
The
course consists of eight subjects, organised in two modules. Module 1 has
computer literacy and numeracy components which are complemented with studies
in business systems. Module 2 has a research methods component which builds on
the analytical component of module 1 and which is complemented by further
elective studies. In module 2, there is some scope to work with an individual
staff member and specialise in an area such as management, commercial,
financial, health and industrial systems.
The majority of subjects should normally be postgraduate subjects offered by
the School of Business Systems. Elective subjects are subjects chosen by the
student. Two elective subjects may be drawn from any postgraduate program of
the university with the approval of the relevant teaching department and the
head of the School of Business Systems or nominee. Students not intending to
proceed to the Master of Business Systems may substitute two electives in place
of BUS5000 and BUS5010 in module 2. The standard structure is:
Course
code: 1748 · Gippsland campus · Course director: Dr Baikunth Nath
· Normally completed over two years of part-time study · Fees for
Australian residents (subject to approval): $9600 for distance education mode,
or $1200 per subject
This is an exit award. Students enrolled in the Master of Business Systems may
choose to exit with the Graduate Diploma after completing eight subjects.
Course
code: 0362 · Clayton campus · Coordinator: Dr Peter Tischer ·
One year full-time or two years part-time · Fees for Australian residents
(subject to approval): $9600, or $1200 per subject
The Graduate Diploma in Computer Science has been developed in response to a
steady stream of requests from potential students currently in industry for a
diploma-level course in computer science to broaden and develop computing
skills and knowledge for specific vocational and occupational outcomes.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible for
level 1 membership of the Australian Computer Society.
This course is open to applicants with a first degree in any field other than
computing, computer science, information science or equivalent. Intending
students should note that the entry requirements require some prior knowledge
in computer programming using C or C++ and assume applicants will have a
knowledge of mathematics equivalent to at least two first-year subjects.
Applicants without mathematics or a knowledge of C or C++ may be required to
undertake bridging studies, the points of which will not be counted towards the
award.
Students completing the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science are eligible to
apply to upgrade their knowledge and qualifications to honours (or Master of
Computing preliminary) level.
(a) A
recognised degree or diploma or equivalent or extensive work experience.
(b) A knowledge of computer programming at the introductory level.
(c) Twelve points of first-year mathematics or equivalent.
Applicants who do not have an appropriate degree or diploma will be considered
only if their training and experience are judged to be of high quality and to
provide a suitable alternative to the normal entry requirement. These
applicants may be required to undertake bridging units to attain the necessary
standards. In all cases of special entry, employer support and endorsement will
be highly valued. The number of places available to applicants in this category
is limited to 25 per cent.
The
course consists of 48 points of second and third-year computer science subjects
and must include:
1. at least 24 points of third-year subjects
2. the following subjects:
Part-time students are recommended to take 24 points of second-year subjects during the first year of study and 24 points of third-year subjects during the second year of study.
Course
code: 0360 · Caulfield campus · Course leader: Andy Cheng · One
year full-time or two years part-time · Fees for Australian residents
(subject to approval): $9600, or $1200 per subject
This course provides a practical knowledge of computing that will enable
students to learn about new developments in the ever-changing computer industry
and to develop a professional approach to computing. It is designed for people
wishing to make a career change into computing or gain a formal computing
qualification. It offers graduates broad career outcomes, typically as
computing professionals in commerce, industry or research. Graduates are
eligible for membership (Professional Level) of the Australian Computer
Society.
The objectives of the course are: to educate students with a previous tertiary
qualification in another discipline area to the level of a computing
professional; to provide an opportunity for students with current work
experience in a computing area (but who have no computing qualification) to
gain a formal computing qualification. On completion of the course, students
will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas: system analysis
and design; programming; computer technology and database technology. Students
have the option to specialise in any of the areas by selecting the appropriate
electives after completing the core subjects. On completion of the course,
students are eligible to apply for entry into the Honours of Masters programs
offered by the School.
A recognised tertiary degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in a non-computing discipline, or at least two years of tertiary level qualifications and/or industry course assessed at being tertiary level, plus at least two years of relevant work experience. A Year 11 (or equivalent) mathematics background is required. International students must provide evidence of English proficiency by fulfilling one of the following requirements:
The course is full fee paying. Fees are paid up front each semester, according to the number of subjects enrolled. In 1999, the fee is A$1000 per subject for Australian students and A$1785 for international students.
Credit transfer will be considered on a case by case basis (by the subject/ course leader and the faculty board).
One year full-time, two years part-time
Caulfield (on-campus) day and evening, full-time and part-time.
The course consists of subjects totalling 48 credit points (generally equivalent to eight full-time subjects). For each subject, students typically attend two hours of lectures plus two hours of tutorials per week. Assessments are done via a combination of practical assignments, unit tests and formal examinations. Students must enrol in five compulsory core subjects, plus three elective subjects to be selected from a predefined list.
Course
code: 1747 · Gippsland campus · Course leader: Ken Harris · Fees
for distance education study: $9600, or $1200 per subject
This course is designed for those with tertiary qualifications in any
discipline who wish to gain a first qualification in computing. It is offered
part-time over two years of study.
The course provides students with recognised knowledge and skills in computer
programming, information systems and information technology, and with a
practical knowledge of computer hardware and software. It aims to provide
appropriately trained professionals in the field of commercial computing and to
develop a conceptual framework that will allow students to keep pace with new
developments.
Distance education students need to make extensive use of a personal computer
and access to the university's computer systems through an Internet service
provider. Students intending to purchase a microcomputer and modem should
consult with faculty staff beforehand, to ensure compatibility with software
used in the course.
The normal entry requirement is a recognised degree or diploma or equivalent. Applicants who do not have a tertiary qualification may be considered for the course if they have completed two years of tertiary studies (or equivalent formal courses) and have at least two years of relevant work experience.
The course consists of eight subjects covering computer programming, software design, information technology and information systems, with a project in the final year. All students will be required to have met the objectives and satisfied the assessment requirements of eight subjects given in the following schedule:
In addition, three subjects are to be selected from a list approved by the head of School. Approved subjects offered by distance education include the following:
Course
code: 1597 · Caulfield campus (some subjects are offered at Clayton)
· Course coordinator: Mr Peter O'Donnell · One year full-time or two
years part-time study · Fees for Australian residents (subject to
approval): $9600, or $1200 per subject
The Graduate Diploma in Decision Support Systems is offered by the School of
Information Management and Systems. The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Decision
Support Systems is to provide graduate students with the knowledge, skills and
attitudes essential to the appropriate application of information technology to
the support of management decision making. Topics covered in the course include
identification of decision problems, analysis and description of the nature of
decision problems, alternative decision support systems designs, techniques and
methods relevant to decision support, normative decision modelling, financial
modelling, intelligent decision support. Graduates are expected to work as
management support specialists and consultants.
Note that half of the Graduate Diploma in Decision Support Systems may be
undertaken as the Graduate Certificate in Decision Support Systems.
Students will be required to complete 48 credit points of study comprising 24 points of core subjects and 18 points of electives.
Course code: 1750 · Distance education · Course coordinator: Dr Graeme Johanson · No further intake
For information about course structure, contact the School of Information Management and Systems.
Course
code: To be advised · Caulfield · Distance education · Course
coordinator: Dr Graeme Johanson · No further intake · One year
full-time or 18 months part-time · Fees: $8000 for full-time, or pro rata
per subject for part-time
Refer to the course entry for the Master of Information Management and Systems
for details pertaining to the Graduate Diploma in Information Management and
Systems.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Management is offered with specialisations
in librarianship, teacher librarianship and record-keeping. It comprises eight
coursework subjects and may be taken on campus, by distance education or by
mixed delivery mode. It may be undertaken in one year of full-time study or in
two or three years of part-time study.
Specialisations provide professional qualifications in librarianship, teacher
librarianship or recordkeeping. Recognition for the librarianship and teacher
librarianship streams is being sought from the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA), and for the recordkeeping stream from the
Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) and the Records Management Association
of Australia (RMAA).
Course code: 2420 · Caulfield campus · Course director: Dr Graeme Johanson · Fees for Australian residents(subject to approval): $9600, or $1200 per six-point subject · Fees for international students: $14,280
The Graduate Diploma in Information Management and Systems (GDIMS) is offered by the School of Information Management and Systems as an exit point in the Master of Information Management and Systems. The aim of the GDIMS is to prepare students for careers in the management of information and the development of information systems. Graduates are expected to play leading roles in the profession in Australia and other countries.
Applicants for admission must normally have qualified for a bachelors degree at a satisfactory level at Monash University or at another tertiary institution approved by faculty board. Special entry provisions enable admission of candidates without formal tertiary qualifications who have extensive relevant professional experience in practice.
To qualify with the GDIMS, students will exit the Master of Information Management and Systems after completing 48 points of graduate subjects. The subjects will be selected from the graduate subjects of the School of Information Management and Systems, however up to 12 points may be taken from outside the School of Information Management and Systems, subject to approval by the head of school.
Certain subjects require background knowledge specific to particular specialisations and admission to these subjects will need the approval of the subject coordinator. Students without appropriate background knowledge will be required to satisfactorily complete a selection of the three foundation subjects, eg IMS9001, IMS9003 and IMS9049, before proceeding to other graduate subjects (these subjects all have codes with the pattern IMS5XXX).
Course
code: 1154 · Caulfield campus · Course coordinator: Dr Graeme
Johanson · Fees: $8000, or $1000 per subject · No further
intake
Refer to the course entry for the Master of Information Management and Systems
for details pertaining to the Graduate Diploma in Information Management and
Systems.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Systems is offered by the School of
Information Management and Systems. It provides specialised and directed study
in contemporary techniques, methods and technologies in information systems to
computing professionals.
Individual courses of study are constructed by selecting four electives from a
wide range of available subjects to supplement a core component of compulsory
subjects in the four main areas taught by the school - systems analysis,
systems design, decision support systems and information systems management. In
this way, courses can be constructed which specialise in the area of
information systems of greatest interest to the student.
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Information Systems is to present
specialised coursework programs in areas of information systems to computing
graduates. This will enable graduates to change direction in their career paths
and increase their contribution to their place of employment and to the
profession.
The Graduate Diploma in Information Systems comprises 48 credit points of study taken over one year full-time or two years part-time. There is no research component. Students should select a minimum of 36 points from the graduate subject offerings listed below. Students may select up to 12 points from other graduate subjects offered by the School of Information Management and Systems or other schools within the faculty.
Course
code: 0983 · Clayton campus · Course coordinator: Ms June Anderson
· One year of full-time study or two to three years of part-time study
· No further intake
Refer to the course entry for the Master of Information Management and Systems
for details pertaining to the Graduate Diploma in Information Management and
Systems.
Seminars, practical sessions, fieldwork and workplace visits will normally be
scheduled during the day. Part-time students will need to ensure that they have
adequate work release to devote to their studies.
Course
code: 2324 · Peninsula campus · On-campus and flexible delivery mode
· Course director: Mr Peter Torokfalvy · Part-time in four semesters
of study in a minimum of two years · Fees: $9600, or $1200 per
subject
The Graduate Diploma 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 be specialists in the
field of network computing, who will be able to design and construct
distributed applications operating on local area networks, wide area networks,
intranets, extranets and the Internet.
Graduates will be able to administer and manage 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 Diploma 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 eight semester-length, six credit-point subjects (48 points) chosen from offerings in the Bachelor of Network Computing. Three of these are core subjects (18 points), with the other five (30 points) being elective, enabling students to tailor the course to suit their particular interests. To qualify for the graduate diploma, at least one of the electives studied must be a third-year subject.
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
analysis and design of distributed systems, programming techniques in a
networked computing environment, data communications, database systems in
networked environments and industrial project work.
Students may qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing after
having completed four subjects.
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Graduate Diploma 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.
Course
code: 0363 · Clayton campus · Course leader: Mr Gordon Lowe ·
Two years part-time · 1999 fees for Australian residents: $6000 or $375
per unit
The course provides specialised training in robotics for those intending to
work as engineers, programmers, technical specialists or managers interested in
the application of robotics to industrial processes in manufacturing
industries. The course is available only on a part-time basis, takes a minimum
of two years and normally involves eight formal class hours per week.
Subject offerings enable students with specific experience in computer science,
electrical engineering or mechanical engineering to acquire the
multidisciplinary expertise that provides a clear appreciation of industrial
robot operation and application.
Graduates from the course will have an in-depth understanding, through
theoretical material and practical exercises, of the issues that need to be
addressed in engineering a functional industrial robot work-cell.
The
minimum entry requirement is a three-year degree or diploma in a course which
provides a relevant foundation for studies in robotics, or an equivalent
qualification approved by the faculty admissions committee. For example, a
degree in engineering, science or data processing would be acceptable.
Applicants may be required to undertake bridging units to attain a uniform
standard.
Applicants who do not have an appropriate degree or diploma will be considered
only if their training and experience are judged to be of high quality and
provide a suitable alternative to the normal entry requirement. These
applicants will be required to undertake bridging units to attain the necessary
standards. In all cases of special entry, employer support and endorsement will
be highly valued.
In order to complete the graduate diploma successfully, a student has to pass 13 subjects including eight core subjects, bridging subjects (where applicable) and elective subjects. All subjects carry a weight of one unit, with the exception of CSE4843 (robotics project), which has a weight of four units.
All core units are compulsory.
Where necessary, a maximum of two subjects may be prescribed to be taken during the first or second semester.
A limited number of electives are available each semester according to demand.
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