Graduate Diploma in Computing

Course code: 1747 + Course abbreviation: GradDipComp + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Gippsland)

Course description

This course is designed for those with tertiary qualifications in any discipline who wish to gain a first qualification in computing. It provides students with recognised knowledge and skills in computer programming, information systems and information technology, and with a practical knowledge of computer hardware and software. The course aims to provide appropriately trained professionals in the field of commercial computing and to develop a conceptual framework that will allow students to keep pace with new developments.

Note this course is not available to international students.

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.

Course structure

The course consists of eight units covering computer programming, software design, information technology and information systems, with a project in the final year. All units are 6 points, unless otherwise specified.

First year

GCO9802 Computer systems
GCO9803 Information systems 1
GCO9804 Database management systems
GCO9805 Object-oriented programming

Second year

GCO3500 Project

In addition, students choose three electives (the following streams are suggested):

Programming stream

GCO9808 Object-oriented programming 2

and any two electives from:

GCO3512 Data structure and algorithms
GCO3817 Computer graphics
GCO3822 Multimedia concepts and application
GCO3823 Enterprise programming
GCO3828 Applications of data mining

Information systems stream

GCO9806 Information systems design

and any two electives from:

GCO3811 Software engineering
GCO3816 Information systems management
GCO3822 Multimedia concepts and applications
GCO3823 Enterprise programming
GCO3828 Applications of data mining

Computer technology stream

any three electives from:

GCO3812 Data communications and networks 1
GCO3818 Software environments
GCO3823 Enterprise programming
GCO3824 Data communications and networks 2
GCO3828 Applications of data mining

For a complete list of other units offered, consult the course coordinator.

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 Iqbal Gondal

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