Course
code: 2324 * Peninsula campus * On-campus * Course director: Dr Lee Seldon *
One year full-time or two years part-time * Fees: $11,200, or $1400 per
subject
The Graduate Diploma in Network Computing is designed for graduates in any
non-computing discipline who wish to gain a first qualification in computing.
The course aims to produce graduates who will be specialists in the field of
network computing, who will be able to design and construct distributed
applications operating on local area networks, wide area networks, intranets,
extranets and the internet.
Graduates will be able to administer and manage these networks for
organisations and will have an understanding of the legal and organisational
issues that have become critical for successful implementation of networked
applications. Graduates will be enabled to continually develop their skills in
order to keep abreast with technological developments. In addition, the course
fosters a professional approach to computing and an awareness of its social
implications.
The
course comprises eight semester-length, six-credit-point subjects
(48 points) chosen from offerings in the Bachelor of Network Computing. Of
these eight subjects, at least two must be taken from second year and a further
two must be taken from third year. All of these subjects are electives which
enable students to tailor the course to suit their particular interests.
The electives are to be selected from subjects offered by the School of Network
Computing. The subjects will enable students to undertake study in the areas of
analysis and design of distributed systems, programming techniques in a
networked computing environment, data communications, database systems in
networked environments and industrial project work.
Students may qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing after
having completed four subjects.
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Network Computing is a recognised degree or equivalent qualification in any field other than computing, information science or computer science. Applications will also be accepted from those who do not hold a degree but have relevant industry experience and training equivalent to at least two years of tertiary study; however only limited places are available in this category.
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