Course code: 3301 + Gippsland campus HECS fees applicable + Australian residents - indicative annual fees: $16,000, or $2000 per six-point unit + International students - annual fees: $18,000 per year, or $2250 per unit
This
degree has a major focus on the use, design and development of network and
multimedia systems. Students will acquire a sound knowledge of the use of
multimedia technology in industry, business environments, entertainment and
government, as well as become proficient in programming for multimedia
applications.
The course focuses on the use, design and development of network and multimedia
systems and applications in industry, business, entertainment and government.
Potential career opportunities include multimedia and web developer, system
designer, internet engineer, network manager, analyst and manager for internet
commerce.
Students are normally required to have completed a Year 12 program equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education, including studies in English and Mathematics. Mature-age or disadvantaged applicants are assessed on the basis of their overall educational background.
All students must have a personal computer and internet access to minimum specifications as detailed under the ëElectronic course deliveryí section of this guide and updated at www.gscit.monash.edu.au/courses/pcreqs.html.
This course can be completed over six years of part-time study by off-campus learning. To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Multimedia Computing, a student must complete 144 points of study, comprising 96 points of compulsory units and 48 points of other units, as outlined below. Each unit is worth six points, apart from GCO3700, which is worth 12 points.
Students take at least 12 points of third-year computing electives from those previously listed under the Bachelor of Computing degree and up to 36 points of electives from a list approved by the head of school. Of the 48 points of elective units, at least 24 points must be in units at second-year level or above.
Units are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and final examinations.
Appropriate credits may be granted for approved studies completed at a recognised post-secondary institution, including other universities, TAFE institutes, and the Open Learning Agency of Australia.
For more detailed information, contact the student services officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, telephone (03) 5122 6962 or (03) 9902 6962, or 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 27 September 2002 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications received after that date but before 25 October 2002 will be considered for a second round of offers. Later applications may be considered if places are available.
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