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Graduate Diploma in Computing


General information

Course code: 1747 * Gippsland campus * Fee-paying course: unit fee $1200 per six-point unit; international unit fee $1937.05 per six-point unit·* Course director: Mr Ken Harris

Aims

The course is designed for those with tertiary qualifications in any discipline who wish to gain a first qualification in computing. It aims to provide students with recognised knowledge and skills in computer programming, information systems and information technology, and with practical knowledge of computer hardware and software that can be put to immediate use. It also aims to allow graduates who are working in the computing industry to enhance their knowledge and expertise, and keep pace with developments in this area.

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement is a degree from a recognised university or college of advanced education; or an equivalent tertiary-level accredited award in some area other than computing; or satisfactory completion of the Graduate Certificate in Computing offered by distance education from the Gippsland campus. Students entering the course with the graduate certificate are given credit for the four units completed in that course.
Special entry requirements exist where in any year, up to 10 per cent of admissions made may be granted to applicants who do not meet the above entrance requirements. Such admissions will be subject to the approval of the board of the Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, and candidates will be required to satisfy the following criteria: (i) at least two years in total, of tertiary-level courses and/or industry-level courses assessed as being at tertiary level; (ii) at least two years of relevant work experience.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Computing is offered by distance education study, and is normally completed over two years.
The course consists of eight units covering computer programming, software design, information technology and information systems. All students will be required to have met the objectives and satisfied the assessment requirements of eight units as given in the following schedule:

Year one

Year two

In addition, three units are to be selected from a list approved by the head of school. Approved units offered by distance education include the following:

Special requirements

Students require good access to a computer (preferably an IBM PC or compatible). See the 'Electronic course delivery' section of this handbook for further information.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact the Student Matters Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, telephone (03) 5122 6962 or (03) 9902 6962, or email gscit@infotech.monash.edu.au Further details are also available on web at http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Student Matters Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, Monash University, Churchill, Victoria 3842, by 22 September 2000 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications received after that date, but before 24 November 2000, will be considered for a second round of offers. Later applications may be considered if places are available.

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