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Bachelor of Multimedia Computing


General Information

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

Aims

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.

Entry requirements

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.

Special requirements

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.

Course structure

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.

Compulsory units
Elective units

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.

Assessment

Units are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and final examinations.

Advanced standing for previous study

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.

Further information

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

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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