MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Computing & Information Technology Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
CONTENTS
- For commencing students
- For international students
Introductory short courses
The university's Computer Centre offers short introductory courses in computing
throughout the year for a modest fee. These courses provide a suitable
opportunity for students who have had no experience with computing to prepare
themselves for first-year computing courses and to help them decide whether
computing is a field to which they are likely to be suited. It introduces the
basic operations of a personal computer, MS-DOS, Word for Windows word
processing, Excel spreadsheet use, email and the student network environment at
the university. The courses are recommended for all students commencing
computing studies with the exception of those already proficient in the use of
personal computers. The Pearcey Centre, telephone (03) 9903 2489 at the
Caulfield campus offers suitable courses which generally cover material to a
greater depth.
The opportunity exists for international students, whose academic standard is
at least equivalent to the minimum required of Australian students, to apply
for an undergraduate or graduate course on a full-fee basis.
Full fee-paying international students not currently undertaking a Year 12
course of study in Australia should apply direct to the university.
Applications for direct entry are available from Monash International, Monash
agents overseas, or the faculty offices. However, note that international
students undertaking a Year 12 course of studies in Australia should apply
through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).
It is possible to apply for a mid-year admission to some undergraduate courses
and many of the faculty's graduate courses. For more information ask at the
faculty office for a copy of Mid-year Enrolment Opportunities, a
brochure listing the courses that have a mid-year intake.
Most of the undergraduate and graduate courses offered by the faculty are
available to international students. Some courses however are not suitable for
the needs of international students, eg those courses that are offered only on
a part-time basis. Under the terms of a student visa, international students
are required to study full-time. The course summaries detail whether courses
are available to full-time or part-time students.
English language proficiency
When applying for a course, international students must provide proof of their
proficiency in English. Alternatively, if a student is awaiting results from an
English proficiency test and the minimum academic entrance requirements have
been met, a student may be granted a conditional offer for a course. Students
who receive a conditional offer must provide proof of meeting the condition
specified in the offer (eg English proficiency), prior to or on the enrolment
date. Details of the English proficiency requirements are available from any of
the faculty offices.
Support services for international students
International students should also read the earlier section `Information for
all students'. In addition to the assistance outlined in that section the
faculty has a number of staff who are available to assist international
students.
Administrative staff are available to assist with matters relating to
enrolment. The undergraduate studies coordinators and postgraduate studies
officers are available to assist with course progression matters.
The international programs coordinator provides advice on entry requirements,
application procedures, enrolment matters and the faculty's international
programs.
Language support staff are available at the faculty level and the university
level. Students are strongly encouraged to make use of these services.
Details on the location of these staff are available at the faculty offices.
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