Course code: 2402 + Gippsland campus + Full-fee-paying course: unit fee $1610; international student unit fee $2034.38 per six-point unit
The course provides a broad program in information technology, enabling students to select specific areas for in-depth study, or to construct a program from a range of suitably advanced units. It aims to provide the conceptual and theoretical framework in which students can appreciate and integrate new software and hardware technologies, and, within an information technology context, use them to develop solutions to complex problems. The course deepens students' theoretical knowledge in specific areas so that they will have the intellectual and conceptual foundation to play leading roles in the development of the information technology industry.
A first degree which is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree in computing or closely related disciplines.
Computer and internet access requirements as specified in the 'Electronic course delivery' section of this guide..
The course consists of 72 points of coursework units. The 72 points may include six or 12 points of individual project work or can comprise of 48 points of units plus a 24-point minor thesis. At least four units (24 points) must be taken from level five units.
Not more than four postgraduate units with a maximum of two 9000-level units, offered by any faculty of Monash University, with approval from head of school or nominee. Detailed unit descriptions can be found at http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au.
A combination of assignments and final examination for each unit. A pass is required in the final examination to pass the unit.
Generally, students who have completed similar units in previous studies will normally be required to make substitutions. Credit will only be granted for postgraduate units that have not counted for the award of any other degree or diploma. Where credit is granted, the number of the elective units that may be taken outside the list of approved Information Technology postgraduate units may be reduced.
For more detailed information, contact the Student Services Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, email gscit@infotech.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Student Services Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, Monash University, Churchill, Victoria 3842, by 21 September 2001 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications received after that date, but before 19 October 2001, will be considered for a second round of offers. Later applications may be considered if places are available.
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