All computing courses listed in this section are available to students throughout Australia. 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 units
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 for an
undergraduate course. 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. Further information is available at
http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au/courses/ pcreqs.html Some units 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 units.
Computing units are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and final examination.
Government-funded (HECS) places are available, subject to a quota. A small number of Australian fee-paying places can be offered.
In
addition to amenities fees, a course fee will apply for Australian citizens and
residents. The fee is $14,400 in the case of the masters programs, $9600 for
the Graduate Diploma in Computing, and $4800 in the case of the Graduate
Certificate in Computing. This amounts to a fee per unit of $1200. 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 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 31 March for the first semester, and 31 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 $23,250 for the masters courses (where completion of 12 units is required), $15,500 in the case of the graduate diploma courses, or $7750 in the case of the Graduate Certificate in Computing. This amounts to a fee per unit of $1937.50.
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