Course code: 0538 + Caulfield + Course leader: Mr Andy Cheng
This course is an exit award for students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Computing and the Master of Applied Information Technology. It 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
paraprofessiona, and 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.
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:
Credit transfer will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the unit/ course leader and the faculty board.
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
Caulfield on-campus, day and evening, full-time and part-time.
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.
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