All computing courses listed in this section are available to students throughout Australia. The courses outlined here are designed so that it is possible to complete all requirements without any on-campus attendance.
All off-campus learning students in computing must have an IBM-compatible personal computer with a CD-ROM drive, printer, modem and access to the internet via an ISP in order to electronically submit assignment work, and to communicate with lecturers and other students. As well as access for assignment submission and communication, some computing units require access to university or other suitable timesharing computers for use of software which is not available in the microcomputer environment. Some units have a specific software requirement, such as a language compiler. The cost of such software is generally comparable with textbook costs. In most cases, a given software product will be used in a number of different units.
Due to a quota on government-funded places and other resource limitations, it is not possible to offer a place to every qualified applicant for an undergraduate course. Those who do not possess their own computer or modem are advised to wait until they have received an offer before purchasing this equipment. Further information is available at http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au/courses/pcreqs.html.
Computing units are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and a final examination.
Government-funded (HECS) places are available, subject to a quota. Fee-paying places are also available.
In addition to amenities fees, a course fee will apply for Australian citizens and residents. These courses are fee-paying postgraduate courses for which no additional liability under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) will be incurred.
Fees paid may be tax deductible in accordance with Section 51(i) of the
Income Tax Assessment Act, but students will need to determine their own tax
position. Fees are payable by 31 March for the first semester, and 31 August
for the second semester, and are refundable if withdrawal occurs by these
dates. However, a non-refundable deposit is retained to cover course materials
and administrative costs for partner-supported programs.
The Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS), the interest-free loan
facility, is available to students enrolled in fee-paying postgraduate
non-research award courses. Australian citizens and some Australian permanent
resident visa holders are eligible. Students should note that the loan amount
will be for tuition fees only. For more information on PELS, refer to the PELS
information section in the `Admissions, fees and enrolment' section of this
handbook or call the PELS inquiry line on 1800 020 108.
Further informationFor more detailed information on the following courses, 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. Further details are also available on the web at http://www.gscit.monash.edu.au. |
HECS places are available at semester one and semester two intake. Full-fee-paying places are available at semester one, semester two and summer semester.
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 2003 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications for semester 2 must be received by mid-May 2004. Later applications may be considered if places are available.
The following double degrees are offered in conjunction with the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Science.
* Subject to approval.
For more information, contact the Faculty of Business and Economics, telephone (03) 9902 6380 or (03) 5122 6380, fax (03) 9902 6524 or (03) 5122 6524, email enquiries.gippsland@buseco.monash.edu.au or see page 46 of this guide.
* Subject to approval.
For more information, contact the Faculty of Arts, telephone (03) 9902 6339 or (03) 5122 6339, email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au or see page 20 of this guide.
* Subject to approval.
For more information, contact the Faculty of Science, telephone (03) 9902 6431, fax (03) 9902 6931 or see page 135 of this guide.
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