Course
code: 2325 + Peninsula campus + Mode: on-campus + Course director: Dr Lee
Seldon + A minimum of six months of full-time study or one year of part-time
study
The Graduate Certificate 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 have a comprehensive appreciation
of the field of network computing and who will be able to assist with the
design and construction of distributed applications operating on local area
networks, wide area networks, intranets, extranets and the internet. Graduates
will be able to take an active role in the administration and management of
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 will comprise four semester-length, six-credit-point units (24 points)
chosen from offerings in the Bachelor of Network Computing. All four units are
electives, ie freely chosen from the approved School of Network Computing
units. This enables students to tailor the course to suit their particular
interests and motivations. The electives are to be selected from units of the
Bachelor of Network Computing. The electives provide the option of studies in
the areas of programming techniques in a networked computing environment and
data communications. At least one of the units taken must be at second-year
level.
Note that the Graduate Certificate in Network Computing forms the first half of
the Graduate Diploma in Network Computing, and students may progress to the
graduate diploma with full credit for their study.
The minimum entry requirement for admission to the Graduate Certificate 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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