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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2005
Information Technology

Programs offered through the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology

Attendance

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. International enrolments may be accepted from countries where the required library and communication facilities are available.

Electronic course delivery

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.

Assessment

Computing units are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and a final examination.

Fees

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.

Fees for undergraduate courses

Commonwealth-supported places (HECS) are available, subject to a quota. Fee-paying places are also available.

Fees for graduate courses

In addition to amenities fees, a course fee will apply for Australian citizens and residents. These courses are fee-paying postgraduate courses
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A new government loan scheme known as FEE-HELP provides an income-contingent loan facility for eligible students enrolled in full-fee courses. For more information on the FEE-HELP scheme, please refer to `Full tuition/course fees' in the `Admissions, fees and enrolment' section at the front of this handbook.

Fees for offshore partner programs

Fees and charges for offshore partner supported programs can vary to the above information. To obtain the most up to date information, please contact the appropriate partner organisation as listed in this guide.


Semester intakes

Semester intakes

Intakes are available in semester one, semester two and summer semester.

Combined and double degrees

The following double degrees are offered in conjunction with the faculties of Business and Economics, Arts and Science.

Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology

For more information, contact the Faculty of Business and Economics, telephone +61 3 9902 6380, fax +61 3 9902 6524, or email enquiries.gippsland@buseco.monash.edu.au or see
Bachelor of Business and Commerce/Bachelor of Information Technology of this guide.

Bachelor of Arts (Communication)/Bachelor of Information Technology

For more information, contact the Faculty of Arts, telephone +61 3 9902 6339, email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au or see Bachelor of Arts (Communication)/Bachelor of Information Technology of this guide.

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology

For more information, contact the Faculty of Science, telephone +61 3 9902 6431, fax +61 3 9902 6931 or see
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Technology of this guide.

Further information

For more detailed information on the following courses, contact the Student Services Officer, Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology, telephone +61 3 9902 6962, or email gscit@infotech.monash.edu.au. Further details are also available on the internet at http://www.gscit.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, Australia, by 24 September 2004 to be considered for a first-round offer. Applications for semester 2 must be received by mid-May 2005. Later applications may be considered if places are available.

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