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Clayton
campus · No further intake · Refer to the course entry for the Master
of Information Management and Systems (Honours)
The Master of Arts in bibliographical and textual studies by major thesis or by
coursework and thesis weighted at 67 per cent of the course is an
interdepartmental MA program coordinated by the Centre for Bibliographical and
Textual Studies of the Faculty of Arts. No professional qualifications are
required for admission.
This degree is most often taken by coursework and minor thesis. However, in
exceptional circumstances, it may be taken by research leading to completion of
a major thesis that shows independence of thought and demonstrates the ability
of the candidate to carry out research in the selected field.
Course
code: 0650 · Clayton campus · Course leader: Professor Don Schauder
· Two years full-time and four years part-time · No further
intake
Refer to the course entry for the Master of Information Management and Systems.
Course
code: 2398 · Clayton campus · Program director: Dr Chris White ·
Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au · Email address: bsinfo@bs.monash
edu.au · Three semesters of full-time study (normally one calendar year
including the summer semester) (part-time study is available to Australian
residents) · Fees: $12,000, or $1000 per subject
The Master of Business Systems by coursework is offered by the School of
Business Systems. The program aims 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. The
course is not intended for those wishing to specialise in a specific area
within business systems. Those who wish to specialise in a specific area should
consult the Master of Business Systems by projects.
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 of any other
degree or diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of the elective subjects
that can be taken outside the School of Business Systems is reduced. Subjects
taken as part of the Master of Business Systems by distance education are
considered to be subjects of the School of Business Systems.
Applicants who hold an honours degree in business systems from Monash
University or Graduate Diploma in Business Systems from Monash University will
normally be granted advanced standing equivalent to four subjects.
The
course consists of 12 subjects, organised into three 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
prior analytical studies. This is complemented with further elective studies in
business systems in both module 2 and module 3. Students may select subjects
from any area of business systems. Students who have completed a total of eight
subjects but who do not wish to complete the masters program may elect to exit
with the Graduate Diploma of Business Systems.
The majority of subjects normally should 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. The standard structure is as
follows.
Course
code: 2400 · Gippsland campus · Distance education · Course
director: Dr Baikunth Nath · Normally completed over three years of
part-time study · Fees: $14,400 or $1200 per subject
The Master of Business Systems aims to provide an extended education and
training in methods used in the design, development and applications of
computer systems for the management of business operations. This involves the
study of business-related computer techniques and business procedures leading
to an understanding of the design, operation and control of computer systems.
Applications include those in management, planning, scheduling, forecasting,
production management, project management, financial management, business
modelling, multimedia communications, electronic data interchange and other
functional areas of business, industry and government.
This course is offered as a part-time distance education course by the
Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology. It may be possible to
transfer from the distance education mode to the on-campus mode at Clayton.
Distance education students need to make use of a personal computer and must
have Internet access. Students should consult with the course director to
ensure computer compatibility with software used in the course.
Candidates with a recognised bachelors degree or a relevant graduate diploma or a relevant honours degree will normally be admitted to the course.
To qualify for the Master of Business Systems degree, students complete both part A and part B as described below.
At least four subjects from each of the following groups:
Up to four subjects (at fourth and fifth level) drawn from any postgraduate program of the university with approval from the relevant teaching department and the head of the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology (or nominee).
Course
code: 2399 · Clayton campus · Program director: Dr. Chris White
· Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au · Email address:
bsinfo@bs.monash.edu.au · Three semesters of full-time study (normally one
calendar year) (part-time study is available to Australian residents) ·
Fees for Australian residents (subject to approval): $14400, or $1200 per
subject
The Master of Business Systems by projects is a coursework degree offered by
the School of Business Systems. 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 those wishing to upgrade their previous
qualifications with studies in business systems. The course is intended for
those who wish to undertake project work and specialise in a specific area
within 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 of 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 Master of Business Systems by distance education
are considered to be subjects of the School of Business Systems.
Applicants who hold an honours degree in business systems from Monash
University or Graduate Diploma in Business Systems from Monash University will
normally be granted advanced standing equivalent to four subjects.
The
course consists of 12 subjects organised into three 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
prior analytical studies. In module 2, students begin to specialise in a
business systems area such as management, commercial, financial, health or
industrial systems and work with individual members of staff. Module 3 allows
the student to further specialise and undertake project work in their preferred
area. The results of the project work are presented in the form of working
papers.
The majority of subjects normally should 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 who have completed
a total of eight subjects, but who do not wish to complete the masters program,
may elect to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems. The standard
structure is as follows.
Course
code: 0175 · Clayton campus · Program director: Dr Chris White ·
Web address: http://www.bs.monash.edu.au · Email address:
bsinfo@bs.monash.edu.au · One year full-time (part-time is available to
Australian residents) · Fees for Australian residents: Higher Education
Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees apply
The Master of Business Systems by research is offered by the School of Business
Systems. The aim of the program is to provide training and research 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 research undertaken reflects the current interests of the school. The
results are presented in a thesis which must demonstrate wide reading and
understanding. In addition to writing the thesis, the candidate will be
required to present a research proposal and write and present a working paper
of journal quality.
Entrance
normally requires an honours degree in business systems from Monash University
or Graduate Diploma in Business Systems from Monash University (at second-class
honours level and above). Those expecting to complete their degrees in the
current year may apply.
Generally, if a student seeks to transfer to a Master of Business Systems
either by coursework or projects, credit will only be granted for the two
subjects.
The course consists of two subjects and a 75 per cent thesis. The standard structure is:
Course
code: 0176
This course has been replaced by the Master of Information Technology and will
not be taking new enrolments in 2000.
Course
code: 1895 · Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula and Gippsland campuses ·
Discipline coordinators: Dr Ronald Pose (School of Computer Science and
Software Engineering, Clayton), Dr Arkady Zaslavsky (School of Computer Science
and Software Engineering, Caulfield), Dr Frada Burstein (School of Information
Management and Systems, Caulfield), Dr Baikunth Nath (Gippsland School of
Computing and Information Technology), Dr Jun Han (Peninsula School of
Computing and Information Technology) · A minimum of one year of full-time
study (two years part-time) and a maximum of two years of full-time study (four
years part-time) · Fees for Australian residents: Higher Education
Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees apply
The Master of Computing by research is offered on the Clayton and Caulfield
campuses by the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering; on the
Caulfield campus by the School of Information Management and Systems and
Software Development; on the Peninsula campus by the Peninsula School of
Computing and Information Technology; and on the Gippsland campus by the
Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology. It requires
completion of a major thesis which shows independence of thought and
demonstrates the ability of the candidate to carry out research in the selected
field.
Areas for research include graphics and image processing, artificial
intelligence, inductive inference, parallel and persistent computer
architectures, systems analysis and design methodologies, knowledge-based
systems, computer-assisted software engineering, programming paradigms and
languages, object-oriented systems, formal specification, software metrics,
decision support systems, human-machine interfaces, distributed systems,
information storage and retrieval, robotics, digital communications,
microelectronic circuit design and digital systems design.
The
normal entry requirement for a Master of Computing degree by research is a
four-year honours degree in computing or in a related discipline with a
class I or IIA pass, or a Master of Computing preliminary year or
equivalent qualification with an average result of at least 70 per cent
(HIIA).
An applicant with a degree or diploma in computing and several years relevant
experience may also qualify for admission after completion of a preliminary
program. A preliminary course of study mainly involves studying subjects
offered at honours (fourth year) or graduate diploma level. The Monash graduate
diplomas in information technology, information systems, digital communications
or robotics are considered equivalent to a Master of Computing preliminary year.
A research candidate is required to undertake a program of supervised research within a school of the faculty resulting in the completion of a major thesis. The thesis will demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out research in the field concerned and show independence of thought.
Candidates
are required to meet the following faculty attendance requirements.
(a) Candidates should meet with their supervisor at least once per month,
and attend specific seminars. (b) Full-time candidates are required to
attend the university five days per week unless other arrangements have been
made with their supervisor. Full-time students are also expected to spend the
equivalent of five days per week working on the project. (c) Part-time
candidates are required to attend the university, on average, one day per week
and be able to spend the equivalent of two days per week working on the
project. (d) Where work is to be done away from the university, the head
of school should certify that suitable facilities, supervision and time are
available to the candidate.
It is possible for a candidate to transfer to PhD candidature if the school and
faculty determine that the candidate has demonstrated an ability to undertake
research and that the research topic will remain essentially unchanged,
although its scope will be substantially broadened.
Course
code: 2406 · Clayton campus · Course leader: Associate Dr Chintha
Tellambura · Fees for Australian residents (subject to approval): $14,400,
or $1200 per six-point subject
Monash's digital communications program covers a broad range of courses ranging
from the short graduate certificate up to the masters degree by coursework in
digital communications. The courses have been structured to provide an
integrated program of postgraduate education in digital communications.
The aims of the digital communications program are to provide:
The course currently draws students from
a wide range of employment backgrounds, including programming, systems
analysis, engineering, management, consultancy, auditing, marketing and
teaching. The program is designed to provide graduates in fields such as
computing, computer science or electrical engineering with specialist
graduate-level education in topics such as digital communications technologies,
communications architectures, protocols and communications software.
The initial subjects introduce underlying principles and technologies, and the
later subjects go more deeply into the underlying theoretical and technological
foundations of digital communications systems, and also examines the social and
political aspects of communications networking, and the management structures
for communications networks.
The course is available either part-time for a minimum of three years or
full-time for a minimum of 18 months (three semesters).
The
normal entry requirement is a three-year degree or diploma-level qualification
in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course, eg computer
science, data processing or electrical, electronic or communications
engineering.
Applicants with a degree or diploma in a discipline not directly related to the
course will be considered if they have relevant work experience in computers or
communications.
Applicants without degree or diploma qualifications may also be admitted on the
basis of work experience, subject to the approval of the faculty's admissions
committee. The level of work experience required would be at least five years
in a position carrying significant technical responsibility in an area relevant
to the course. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate an ability to
study at tertiary level. The number of places available to applicants in this
category is limited.
Applicants should note that demand for this course usually exceeds the quota of
places available and consequently not everyone qualified for entry to the
course can be admitted. Applicants are therefore advised to present their cases
strongly when applying for the course.
Advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable
postgraduate qualification, or who have a four-year or honours degree with
significant emphasis on data communications or telecommunications.
The
course consists of coursework subjects, and either a major project or a minor
thesis, structured as follows.
Structure A: (a) At least eight subjects from the list of approved
digital communications graduate subjects listed below. No more than four of
these subjects may be from group one on the list. (b) Up to two subjects which
may be drawn from any postgraduate program of the university with the approval
of the school or nominee. (c) A communications project (12 points), in which
the student undertakes an investigation of some aspect of digital
communications, leading to a project report, or in some circumstances the
development of communications-oriented hardware or software.
Structure B: (a) At least six subjects from the list of approved digital
communications graduate subjects listed below. No more that four of these
subjects may be from group one on the list. (b) Up to two subjects which may be
drawn from any postgraduate program of the university with the approval of the
school or nominee. (c) A communications minor thesis (24 points), in which the
student undertakes a significant investigation of some aspect of digital
communications, leading to a thesis which will be assessed by two examiners.
(The minor thesis is expected to be at a significantly higher standard than the
project in structure A. Students proceeding to a later PhD program would
normally undertake the minor thesis as a demonstration of readiness for a
research degree.)
Note that not all subjects are available in any one year. This list is subject to revision.
Course
code: 1680, 1681, 1698 · Caulfield campus · No further intake ·
Part I and part II (by 100 per cent coursework) also available by
distance education · Course coordinators: Mr Frank Upward (archives and
records) and Ms June Anderson (librarianship) · A minimum of two years
full-time or three years part-time (each part requires a minimum of one year
full-time study or its part-time equivalent · Fees: $8000 for each part,
or pro rata per subject for part-time (candidates undertaking part II by
100 per cent research pay HECS) · Not taking new enrolments in 2000 ·
Refer to the course entry for the Master of Information Management and
Systems
The Master of Information Management is offered by the School of Information
Management and Systems, either by coursework (75 per cent) and minor thesis (25
per cent), or by coursework alone (100 per cent). This degree consists of two
parts: part I provides a general education in either one of two streams,
archives and records or librarianship; part II provides for
specialisations and advanced study and/or research. Part II of the program
can also be taken as a research masters (100 per cent thesis in
part II).
Part I of the program is available on campus, by distance education and by
mixed delivery mode. The 100 per cent coursework option in part II of the
program is also available on campus, by distance education and mixed delivery
mode. Part I is equivalent to the Graduate Diploma in Information
Management.
The archives and records and librarianship streams provide a professional
qualification in their field, the archives and records stream enabling
professional qualification as an archivist/records manager, the librarianship
studies stream as a librarian or teacher librarian. Accreditation/recognition
is being considered by the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA), the Records
Management Association of Australia (RMAA), and the Australian Library and
Information Association (ALIA) respectively.
Course
code: 1167 · Caulfield campus · Course coordinator: Dr Graeme
Johanson· No further intake · Fees for Australian residents (subject
to approval): $1000 per subject · Refer to the course entry for the Master
of Information Management and Systems
The Master of Information Systems is offered by the School of Information
Management and Systems. It provides specialised and directed advanced study in
specific areas in the information systems domain of current interest and
importance to computing professionals.
Subjects will primarily take the form of seminars, which normally focus on the
lecturer's current areas of research. This results in the students gaining
considerable insight into active research domains, in sufficient depth to
enable them to apply the results of current research in their place of
employment.
Graduates of the Master of Information Systems program are expected to play
leading roles in the profession in Australia and other countries.
Masters students have access to the school library and the school's honours and
graduate studies centre.
The Master of Information Systems comprises 48 credit points of coursework taken over one year full-time or two years part-time. The course contains no research component. There is one compulsory subject IMS5022 (Contemporary issues in information management and systems) in which leading information systems practitioners and academics discuss major issues of current concern to IS practitioners. Students can choose at least 36 points from the graduate subjects listed below and a maximum of points of graduate subjects offered by other schools in the faculty.
Course
code: 2401 · Caulfield campus · Course director: Dr Graeme Johanson
· Fees for Australian residents (subject to approval): $14400 or $1200 per
six-point subject
The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) is offered by the
School of Information Management and Systems (SIMS). The aim of the program is
to prepare students for senior careers in the management of information and the
development of information systems. Graduates of the MIMS are expected to play
leading professional roles in Australia and other countries. The course
attracts students from a wide variety of educational and professional
backgrounds. The MIMS can be studied in full-time and part-time modes and a
number of subjects are available by distance education. Each MIMS student is
required to specialise in at least one area of information management and
systems.
SIMS also offers the Master of Information Management and Systems (Honours)
which is a research degree under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS).
Applicants for admission must normally have qualified for a bachelors degree at Monash University or at another tertiary institution approved by the faculty board. Special entry provisions enable admission of candidates without formal tertiary qualifications who can establish that they have the foundation required for postgraduate studies.
To
qualify with the MIMS, students must complete 72 points of graduate subjects -
60 points from SIMS and 12 points of free choice electives. The SIMS subjects
in the MIMS are shown in the list below. Each student's course of study must
include IMS5022 (Contemporary issues in information management and systems) and
at least one specialisation from information systems development, information
technology management, information management, decision support systems,
library and information services, electronic recordkeeping and archiving, or
multimedia.
Students should take careful note of prerequisites for the subjects in the
specialisation that they have chosen and complete these subjects early in their
course. Many subjects have bridging subjects as prerequisites. The bridging
subjects have been designed for students with little prior study in information
technology. Students who feel they have knowledge and skills equal to a
bridging subject may sit a challenge exam and if successful they will be given
an exemption without credit for the subject. They must then elect another
graduate subject in place of the 'challenged' bridging subject.
Once a student has designed their course of study, namely the core subject and
the requirements of their specialisation, they must then select other graduate
subjects to make up their 72 points. This elective study can involve subjects
from other specialisations or may come from the SIMS bridging and additional
subjects. Some electives are classed as 'special entry' and admission requires
the formal approval of the head of school. Up to 12 points of elective study
may be taken from outside SIMS as part of the degree. It may be possible for
some students to complete more than one specialisation in their degree. The
specialisations completed will be acknowledged on the student's official
academic transcript.
Students who successfully complete 24 points of subjects may exit the course
with a Graduate Certificate in Information Management and Systems. Students who
successfully complete 48 points of subjects may exit the course with a Graduate
Diploma in Information Management and Systems.
The course is of three semesters duration.
Students who have completed a graduate qualification with a recognised specialisation in information management or systems, or who have extensive professional experience, may be granted credit and advanced standing. The granting of credit and advanced standing of more than 24 points is rare. To qualify for a MIMS with advanced standing, a student must complete at least four level-five SIMS subjects and meet the specialisation and core subject requirements. The SIMS procedures for the recognition of prior learning can be found at www.sims.monash.edu.au/courses/mims/rpl
Students who successfully complete the MIMS may, depending on their subject choice, be eligible for professional recognition by the Australian Library and Information Association, the Australian Society of Archivists, the Records Management Association of Australia, or the Australian Computer Society. For further information on professional recognition, consult www.sims.monash.edu.au/courses/professions
Course code: 2617 · Caulfield campus · Course director: Dr Frada Burstein · Fees for Australian residents: The course is HECS liable in the second band
The
Master of Information Management and Systems (Honours) (MIMS(Hons)) is offered
by the School of Information Management and Systems. The program aims to
prepare students for professional and academic careers in the field of
information management and systems research and practice. It will provide
students with the skills needed to conduct research projects in the field
related to information products, processes, services and systems within and
between organisations.
This degree replaces the information systems option in the Master of Computing
by research at Caulfield and the Master of Information Management by research
at Clayton.
A Master of Information Management and Systems by coursework is also available.
Entry
to the MIMS(Hons) will require completion of a bachelor honours degree in
information management and systems with a grade of at least second class
honours.
Applicants who do not meet this requirement may gain entry to the MIMS(Hons)
after the completion of an approved preliminary program at second class honours
standard. Each preliminary program will be tailored to the background and
experience of the applicant and will be approved by faculty board. A MIMS(Hons)
preliminary program will be based on the BIMS(Hons).
The
MIMS(Hons) can be studied in two ways. The first is by 100 per cent research.
The second is by a combination of coursework and research. The coursework
component can be up to 12 points of fifth-year subjects from the School of
Information Management and Systems. The choice of subjects must be approved by
the head of school.
Each candidate is required to undertake supervised research in an area of
information management and systems resulting in the completion of a major
thesis. A principal and an associate supervisor will be appointed and the
candidate is required to maintain regular contact with the supervisors.
Candidates are required to attend and contribute to the school
research-in-progress seminar series.
The thesis will be examined by two examiners external to Monash. The overall
honours result for the degree will be determined by combining the examiners'
grades and the results of any coursework subjects that have been approved for
MIMS(Hons) study.
For further details of the school's research groups, research facilities and
research management policies, contact the administrative officer (research),
level 7, 26 Sir John Monash Drive, Caulfield East. Tlephone
(03) 9903 2208, email info@sims.monash.edu.au, web address: http://
www.sims.monash.edu.au
Course
code: 2402 · Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland and Peninsula campuses ·
Course leaders: Mr S Giles (Caulfield), Associate Professor Jim Breen
(Clayton), Dr G Lu (distance education), Dr D Casey (Peninsula) ·
Part-time for a minimum of three years or full-time for a minimum of 18 months
(three semesters) · Fees for Australian residents (subject to approval):
$14,400, or $1200 per six-point subject
The Master of Information Technology is a cooperative program offered by all
the schools of the Faculty of Information Technology. The course provides a
broad program in information technology, enabling students to select specific
areas for in-depth study or to construct a program from a range of suitably
advanced subjects.
Entrance
normally requires a first degree in a discipline which provides a suitable
basis for the course, eg computer science, computing, information systems,
business systems, digital systems, information management, software
engineering, which is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors
degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may
apply. It is expected that entrants will have a degree.
Advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable
postgraduate qualification, or who have a four-year or honours degree with
significant emphasis on information technology.
The
course consists of 72 points of coursework subjects. The 72 points may include
six or 12 points of individual project work or can comprise 48 points of
subjects plus a 24-point minor thesis.
Of the subjects taken, at least eight (48 points) must be taken from the
graduate subjects offered by the Faculty of Information Technology. At least
four subjects (24 points) must be taken from subjects at year five. Up to four
subjects (24 points) may be taken from graduate subjects offered by other
faculties at Monash, with approval from the course coordinator.
Course
code: 2404 · Caulfield (on campus), Gippsland (distance education) ·
Course coordinator on-campus: Mr Chris Avram, distance education: Dr Guojun Lu
· Three semesters full-time, although most students take the course on a
part-time basis over two or three years · Fees for Australian residents
(subject to approval): $1200 per subject
The Master of Multimedia Computing course allows information technology
professionals to upgrade their knowledge and expertise in the new field of
multimedia and Internet computing. The course is designed for professionals
with a technical focus who wish to learn more about multimedia and Internet
computing
Graduates will be able to develop state-of-the-art presentations and will have
an understanding of the underlying technology supporting multimedia and
Internet computing and its theoretical underpinning. In particular, graduates
will be able to identify applications for which multimedia products and systems
are suited, apply commonly used tools and techniques to develop a multimedia
product and participate in its design and evaluation. They will have developed
attitudes which enable them to take on the professional responsibilities of a
multimedia system developer and to participate effectively as members of a
multimedia system development team.
Students
should have completed one of the following: (a) a three-year computing,
computer science or computing engineering degree from a recognised university
or institute of higher education. Normally such degrees will be those that have
professional IT recognition, for example by the ACS, BCS or other professional
body. A credit average in final-year computing subjects is normally required,
but extensive relevant professional experience in a technically demanding role
will be taken into account when assessing applications for admission; (b) the
Graduate Diploma in Computing or an equivalent graduate diploma; (c) an honours
degree in computing or computer science with a grade of HII or better. Honours
graduates will be eligible for 24 points of credit at the fourth-year level and
will be able to qualify for the Master of Multimedia by completing 48 points of
approved subjects.
Students who have completed a recognised honours degree or postgraduate diploma
in information technology or computer science will be awarded 24 points of
credit and will be required to complete 48 points of approved subjects.
The Master of Multimedia Computing course consists of 72 points designed to be taken over three semesters full-time or two or three years part- time.
Students may elect to
leave the program after completing 24 points and receive a Postgraduate
Certificate in Multimedia Computing. In order to do so, they must have
completed the core subjects FIT5900, FIT5910, FIT5920 and FIT5940 listed
above.
Students may choose to leave the program after completing 48 points and receive
a Postgraduate Diploma in Multimedia Computing. In order to do so, they must
have completed the core subjects listed above and 18 points of electives from
the above list.
The Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma are exit awards only.
Course code: To Be Advised · Peninsula campus and by distance education · Course director: To be appointed · Fees for Australian residents (subject to approval): $14,400, or $1200 per subject · Fees for international students: As determined by the university ($14,280 per full year of study)
This
masters degree substantially follows the structure adopted by the Faculty of
Information Technology for degrees such as the Master of Information
Technology, Master of Information Management and Systems, Master of Multimedia
Computing and Master of Digital Communications.
Students complete 72 points of study of which six or 12 points may be taken as
a project, or 24 points may be taken as a minor thesis. All other points are
taken in fourth and fifth-level subjects (all of six points value). Of the 72
points, at least 24 must be taken at level 5. Although this degree is to be
offered by the Peninsula School of Computing and Information Technology, up to
24 points may be taken in subjects offered by other academic units within the
Faculty of Information Technology with the approval of the course leader.
Students enrol in the Master of Network Computing. They may, however, as with
other Masters coursework degrees within the Faculty of Information Technology
(named above), exit the program after one or two semesters. Students exiting
after one semester's study (four subjects) may take out a Postgraduate
Certificate in Network Computing. Students exiting after two semesters (eight
subjects) may take out a Postgraduate Diploma in Network Computing.
There are no core subjects. Students may select their subjects from those on
offer, provided the program of studies conforms to requirements given above.
The subjects for this degree are yet to be established. Subjects will cover a
range of topics in the rapidly changing field of network computing, and may
include topics such as electronic payment systems, network management, advanced
web development, agent technology, analysis and design of distributed systems,
web-based database access, corporate intranets, Internet programming,
distributed and object-oriented database management systems, network security,
distributed software architectures, systems development on TCP/IP, and
distributed software development.
The
Master of Network Computing aims to provide students with a first degree in a
related discipline with the necessary knowledge, understanding, skills and
attitudes to enable them to analyse a wide variety of information processing
problems and to develop solutions to these using distributed systems and
computer networks.
On completion of the course, students will:
The course consists of three semesters of full-time study. The option of part-time study is available. The maximum time allowed to complete the course is six years.
Entrance normally requires a first degree that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply. It is expected that entrants will have a degree in a discipline which provides a suitable basis for the course, eg computer science, computing, information systems, digital systems, or software engineering.
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 of any other degree or diploma.
Where credit is granted, the number of the elective subjects that may be taken
outside the list of approved information technology graduate subjects may be
reduced.
Advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable
postgraduate qualification, or who have a four-year or honours degree with
significant emphasis on information technology.
* SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
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