Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Graduate Certificate in Computing


General information

Course code: 0538 + Caulfield + Course leader: Mr Andy Cheng + Fees for Australian residents:
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.

Entry requirements

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:

Advanced standing (credit provision)

Credit transfer will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the unit/ course leader and the faculty board.

Length of course

Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Location and mode of enrolment

Caulfield on-campus, day and evening, full-time and part-time.

Structure/course outline

The course consists of units totalling 24 credit points (generally equivalent to four full-time units). For each unit, 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 units, plus one elective unit to be selected from a predefined list.

Core units
Elective units (choose one)

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