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Units indexed by faculty Postgraduate Diploma in Telecommunication EngineeringCourse code: 2860 + Course abbreviation: PGradDipTelecomEng + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe principal aim of the course is to enable currently practising engineers and scientists to renew their professional qualifications in response to rapid changes in telecommunications and associated computer technology. It is also intended to permit recent graduates, usually from other universities, to enhance their first qualification with studies in telecommunications engineering to improve their prospects in this area of sustained employment growth. The course will permit mature students to select units which suit their personal and professional needs as they develop from time to time and in so doing to accumulate credit towards awards on a flexible timetable. Single-unit enrolment is provided for and credit will be given for appropriate work experience. The course provides a mix of units permitting students to develop an understanding of the interaction of the various layers of modern telecommunication systems. All units in the course use case studies and exercises to build understanding of the concepts and theoretical principles. In particular, they will develop an understanding of specification, selection, performance, commissioning and operation of telecommunication systems. The course will develop self-study techniques and provide a framework for continuing professional development. Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirement is a degree in a discipline that provides a suitable basis for the course such as Bachelor of Engineering in electrical, electronic, computer systems or communications engineering, or a four-year (honours) science/applied science degree, or a three-year degree and an appropriate postgraduate qualification. Applicants with a degree or diploma in a discipline not directly related to the course will be considered if they have relevant experience in computer systems or communications engineering. Applicants without degree or diploma qualifications may also be admitted on the basis of work experience subject to the approval of the faculty's admissions committee. The level of work experience required would be at least five years in a position carrying significant technical responsibility in an area relevant to the course. The number of places available to applicants in this category is limited and entry will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. Advanced standingAdvanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience. Credit may not be claimed for units completed as part of a Monash Bachelor of Engineering degree in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering. Course structureThe postgraduate diploma requires the completion of units totalling 48 points, of which units totalling at least 36 points must be drawn from group 1 units, and up to 12 points from group 2 units currently approved for the Master of Telecommunication Engineering course, and units totalling up to 12 points which may be taken from any postgraduate program of the university, as approved by the course director. The minimum length of the course is two semesters full-time, or the equivalent part-time, post three-year degree. As the course is intended to be a professional development program, there is no maximum duration for completion of studies. Contact detailsWebsite: www.ecse.monash.edu.au/prosp/postgrad.html Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |