Course
code: 0360 * Caulfield campus * Course leader: Mr Andy Cheng * One year
full-time or two years part-time * Fees for Australian residents in 2001:
$11,200, or $1400 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 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 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).
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.
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