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
GRADUATE STUDIESPart 2
CONTENTS
- Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management
- Graduate Diploma in Business Systems - Clayton
- Graduate Diploma in Business Systems by distance education - Gippsland
- Graduate Diploma in Business Technology
Clayton campus
Course code: 0163
Coordinator: Ms Barbara Reed
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Archives and Records Management is offered by the
Department of Librarianship, Archives and Records. The graduate diploma
provides a general education in archives and records management principles and
practice, and an overview of the context in which archives and records
management services operate. The course provides a first professional
qualification accredited by the Australian Society of Archivists.
Admission requirements
Applicants for admission must have qualified for a bachelors degree at Monash
University or at another university or tertiary institution approved by the
faculty, provided that the degree concerned is considered by the faculty to be
a suitable preparation for the diploma. A special entry provision is available
to applicants with no formal qualifications who have a demonstrated capacity to
undertake study at this level. Applicants should also be able to demonstrate a
basic competence in the use of personal computers, including word processing,
spreadsheets and basic file management. (Note: The university's Computer Centre
offers short courses which will provide appropriate levels of competence.)
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $4400 or pro rata per subject for part-time.
Duration
The period of candidature will normally be one year of full-time study or
part-time study over two or three years.
Course structure
The program normally consists of six required subjects:
+ LAR4500 Computers in information transfer
+ LAR4510 Information services (archives and records)
+ LAR4520 Information science and technology (archives and records)
+ LAR4530 Managing information and cultural heritage resources
+ LAR4540 Handling recorded information
+ LAR4550 Literature of archives and records management
Note this is the same course structure set out in part one of the Master of
Arts (Archives and Records). For further details refer to the Master of Arts
(Archives and Records) entry in this section of the handbook.
Fieldwork and research seminars
Students must also attend departmental research seminars and complete six weeks
of fieldwork.
Timetable
Seminars and practical sessions will normally be timetabled during the day,
although some early-evening seminars may be arranged. Part-time students in
full employment will need a minimum of one half-day work release per week.
Course code: 0103
Director of program: Dr Chris White
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems is offered by the Department of
Business Systems. Its aim is to provide an education and training in methods
used in the design, development and application of computer systems to the
management of business operations. This involves the study of business-related
computer techniques and business procedures leading to an understanding of the
design, operation and control of computer-based systems. Applications include
those in business data processing, planning, scheduling, forecasting,
production management, inventory management, accounting, marketing, personnel
management, financial management, business modelling and operations
management.
The academic year commences in late February each year and is divided into two
semesters. Intakes into the Graduate Diploma of Business Systems occur at the
beginning of each semester.
Admission requirements
Entrance normally requires a first degree which is recognised as equivalent to
an Australian bachelors degree. Those expecting to complete their degree in the
current year may apply.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.
Duration
The course consists of one year of full-time study. The option of two years
part-time study is available to Australian residents.
Course structure
The course consists of eight subjects. Normally, at least six subjects should
be selected from the fourth-year subjects offered by the department. Two
subjects may be drawn from any graduate (fourth-year) program of the university
with the approval of the relevant teaching department and the head of the
Department of Business Systems or nominee.
Students normally should include each of the group 1 subjects. Students who
have completed similar subjects in previous studies will normally be required
to make substitutions.
The subjects currently offered by the department include:
Group 1
+ BUS4300 Business communications
+ BUS4520 Computer information systems
+ BUS4550 Business statistics
Group 2
+ BUS4020 Trading and financial systems
+ BUS4030 Financial modelling
+ BUS4112 Database systems and data management
+ BUS4150 Computer facilities management
+ BUS4200 Chinese language information technology
+ BUS4410 Advanced programming for database applications
+ BUS4420 Operations research methods
+ BUS4502 Business process design
+ BUS4510 Quality and reliability
+ BUS4530 Software systems design and development
+ BUS4540 Project management
+ BUS4560 General operations and network management
+ BUS4570 Computer models for business decisions
+ BUS4620 COBOL programming
+ BUS4630 Operations management systems
Entry to the Master of Business Systems - second year
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems course and the preliminary year of the
Master of Business Systems course are identical. The Master of Business Systems
second year can be taken in one of four ways:
1. By coursework only (eight subjects of coursework);
2. By coursework and thesis (two subjects of coursework and a thesis of weight
75 per cent, including a research report);
3. By one subject of coursework and a major thesis of weight 87.5 per cent
(available only in exceptional cases, eg where students have an unusually
strong coursework and project background in the field);
4. By major thesis of weight 100 per cent.
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the second year by coursework
provided they pass the subjects required for the Graduate Diploma in Business
Systems.
Students are eligible to apply for entry into the second year by coursework and
thesis provided they:
(a) obtain sufficient marks in the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems. (The
exact cut-off score will depend on the number of applicants and the places
available.);
(b) obtain a pass in at least one of BUS4410 (Advanced programming for database
applications) or BUS4530 (Software systems design and development) or an
equivalent subject.
Course code: CGBSP
Course director: Dr Baikunth Nath
Introduction
The Graduate Diploma in Business Systems aims to provide an education in
methods used in the design, development and application of computer systems to
the management of business operations. This involves the study of
business-related computer techniques and business procedures, leading to an
understanding of the design, operation and control of computer-based systems.
Applications include those in business data processing, planning, scheduling,
forecasting, production management, inventory management, marketing, project
management, financial management, business modelling and operations management.
This course is offered as a part-time distance education course by the School
of Computing and Information Technology at the Gippsland campus. It may be
possible to transfer from the distance education mode to the on-campus mode at
Clayton.
Distance education students need to make use of a personal computer and modem.
Students intending to purchase a computer should consult with the course
directory to ensure compatibility with software used in the course.
Admission requirements
Applicants are normally required to have a bachelors degree from a recognised
tertiary institution. Applications will also be considered from non-graduates
who possess appropriate professional qualifications with related work
experience. International applicants must also possess a level of English
proficiency in accordance with faculty policy.
Graduates with a major in business systems will not normally be accepted for
this course.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee for the distance education mode is $9600 or $1200 per
subject.
Duration
The course is normally completed over two years of part-time study.
Course structure
To qualify for the graduate diploma, students complete eight subjects selected
from the following schedule:
1. GCO7801 Business information systems
2. At least four of the following:
+ GCO7802 Computer models for business decisions
+ GCO7803 Inventory management systems
+ GCO7804 Forecasting methods
+ GCO7805 Software systems design and development
+ GCO7806 General operations management
+ GCO7831 Database management systems
3. The balance of the subjects may be selected from the following graduate
subjects offered by distance education:
+ GBU8045 Financial management
+ GCO7821 Computer programming
+ GCO7823 Algorithms and data structures
+ GCO7824 COBOL programming
+ GCO7832 Information systems II
+ GCO7837 Object-oriented programming
+ GEG7024 Maintenance management
or
+ Graduate subjects offered by on-campus study at the Clayton campus may
be selected with approval of the head of the Department of Business Systems.
Students who have completed similar subjects in previous studies will normally
be required to make substitutions.
Caulfield campus
Course code: 0365
Course leader: Mr Rod Simpson
Introduction
The course covers the use of computer and communications systems to support
administrative procedures and management decision making in a business
environment. It is intended for people holding a degree or diploma or the
equivalent (as approved by the faculty admissions committee) who wish to
acquire expertise in the introduction of technological tools into the
workplace. The aim of this course is to provide the opportunity for people such
as business managers, professional office workers, computing professionals,
business consultants, technology sales personnel and business systems analysts
to develop expertise in the introduction and management of advanced technology
into business organisations.
There is the option to enrol in one of three streams - one for those with
little background in business or computing, one for those with a background in
business and another for those with a background in computing.
Admission requirements
A recognised degree or diploma or equivalent as approved by the board of the
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.
Course structure
Students are required to complete eight subjects successfully. The subjects are
designated as foundation, core and elective subjects.
The course is organised into three separate streams to cater for students with
differing backgrounds. Each stream consists of different combinations of
foundation, core and elective subjects. The streams of study are general entry,
business entry and technical entry.
Core subjects
Students with prior qualification in computing or business will be required to
complete five core subjects, two foundation subjects and one elective subject,
ie eight subjects in total. Students with a prior qualification that is not in
computing or business will be required to complete five core subjects and three
foundation subjects (eight subjects in total).
The following are core subjects:
+ COT7170 Data communications and converging technologies
+ COT7180 Principles of database systems
+ COT7210 Computer selection and procurement
+ MGM7200 Social and behavioural aspects of business technology
+ SYS7500 Systems analysis
Foundation subjects
The following are foundation subjects:
+ ACC6050 Business and financial control systems
+ COT7050 Introduction to business computing
+ MGM7300 Management of business technology and personnel
+ Note that subjects may be varied depending on enrolment levels.
General entry, business entry and technical entry streams
The general entry stream is for students with little or no background in either
business or computing. The business entry stream is for students with a
background in business. The technical entry stream is for students with a
background in computing.
Note that all subjects listed below involve four hours of class contact per
week.
General entry
First year
First semester
+ ACC6050 Business and financial control systems
+ COT7050 Introduction to business computing
Second semester
+ COT7180 Principles of database systems
+ MGM7200 Social and behavioural aspects of business technology
Second year
First semester
+ COT7210 Computer selection and procurement
+ SYS7500 Systems analysis
Second semester
+ COT7170 Data communication and converging technologies
+ MGM7300 Management of business technology and personnel
Business entry
First year
First semester
+ COT7050 Introduction to business computing
+ SYS7500 Systems analysis
Second semester
+ COT7180 Principles of database systems
+ MGM7200 Social and behavioural aspects of business technology
Second year
First semester
+ Elective
+ COT7210 Computer selection and procurement
Second semester
+ COT7170 Data communication and converging technologies
+ MGM7300 Management of business technology and personnel
Technical entry
First year
First semester
+ ACC6050 Business and financial control systems
+ SYS7500 Systems analysis
Second semester
+ COT7180 Principles of database systems
+ MGM7200 Social and behavioural aspects of business technology
Second year
First semester
+ Elective
+ COT7210 Computer selection and procurement
Second semester
+ COT7170 Data communication and converging technologies
+ MGM7300 Management of business technology and personnel
Students may select appropriate electives from other computing or business
graduate diploma courses in consultation with the course leader.
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