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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma in ComputingCourse code: 0360 + Course abbreviation: GradDipComp + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield) Course descriptionThis course provides a practical knowledge of computing that will enable students to learn about new developments in the ever-changing computer industry and to develop a professional approach to computing. It is designed for people wishing to make a career change into computing or gain a formal computing qualification. It offers graduates broad career outcomes, typically as computing professionals in commerce, industry or research. Graduates are eligible for membership (professional level) of the Australian Computer Society. The objectives of the course are: to educate students with a previous tertiary qualification in another discipline area to the level of a computing professional; to provide an opportunity for students with current work experience in a computing area (but who have no computing qualification) to gain a formal computing qualification. On completion of the course, students will have gained fundamental knowledge in the following areas: system analysis and design; programming; computer technology and database technology. Students have the option to specialise in any of the areas by selecting the appropriate electives after completing the core units. On completion of the course, students are eligible to apply for entry into the masters programs offered by the school. Entry requirementsThe normal entry requirement is a degree that is the equivalent of an Australian bachelors degree, not necessarily in an IT-related discipline. A Year 11 (or equivalent) mathematics background is desirable. Special pathways into postgraduate coursework studies exist for students who have appropriate work experience. Such students may apply for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Computing after completing the faculty’s Professional Certificate in Information Technology. Advanced standingCredit transfer will be considered on a case-by-case basis (by the unit/course leader and the faculty board). Course structureThe course consists of units totalling 48 points (generally equivalent to eight 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 five compulsory core units, plus three elective units to be selected from a predefined list. Core units
Elective unitsChoose three of the following:
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