Graduate Diploma in Computing

Course code: 0360 + Course abbreviation: GradDipComp + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This 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.

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 requirements

The 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 Professional Certificate in Information Technology.

Credit for prior studies

Credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis (by the unit/course leader and the faculty board).

Course structure

The course consists of units totalling 48 points (generally equivalent to eight full-time units). Students must enrol in five compulsory core units, plus three elective units. All units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified. For each unit, students typically attend two hours of lectures plus two hours of tutorials per week. Assessment is made via a combination of practical assignments, unit tests and formal examinations.

Core units

CSE9000 Foundations of programming
CSE9001 Computer technology
CSE9002 Database technology
CSE9020 Case study
IMS9001 System analysis and design

Elective units

Students select three from the following list:

CSE2318 Data communications and networks
CSE3000 Database management and implementation
CSE3020 Network technology
CSE3204 Fourth generation systems
CSE3205 Commercial programming in COBOL
CSE3400 Application programming in C+
CSE3420 Developing graphical www applications in Java
IMS3001 Business intelligence systems
IMS3002 Information systems strategy and management
IMS3110 Information systems security
IMS3230 Information systems development practices
IMS3280 Electronic commerce

Professional recognition

The Faculty of Information Technology has applied for accreditation in 2007 for the Graduate Diploma in Computing from the Australian Computer Society (ACS) which may enable graduates of the course to be eligible for professional-level membership of the ACS.

Contact details

Course coordinator

Dr Campbell Wilson

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