Course
code: 0538 * Caulfield * Course leader: Mr Andy Cheng * Fees for Australian
residents: $5600, or $1400 per subject
This course is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of the
fundamentals of commercial computing and the necessary grounding to allow them
to expand their knowledge and expertise by way of other formal courses or
industrial experience. It is equivalent to half of the Graduate Diploma in
Computing. Initial career outcomes for graduates are typically as computing
paraprofessionals.
The objectives of the course are to educate students with a previous tertiary
qualification in another discipline area to the level of a computing
paraprofessional; to provide an opportunity for students with current work
experience in a computing area (but who have no computing qualification) to
gain a basic formal computing qualification.
On completion of the course, students will have gained basic knowledge in the
following areas: system analysis and design; programming; computer technology
and database technology. On successful completion of the course, students are
eligible to apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma In Computing.
A recognised tertiary degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in a non-computing discipline, or at least three years of work experience involving constant interactions with computing systems and applications in an organisation. 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 upfront each semester, according to the number of subjects enrolled. In 2001, the fee is $1400 per subject for Australian students, and $1937.50 for international students.
Credit transfer will be considered on a case by case basis by the subject/course leader and the faculty board.
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
Caulfield on-campus, day and evening, full-time and part-time.
The course consists of subjects totalling 24 credit points (generally equivalent to four 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 three compulsory core subjects, plus one elective subject to be selected from a predefined list.
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