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 1
CONTENTS
- Application procedures
- Fees for Australian residents
- Graduate Certificate in Computing - Caulfield
- Graduate Certificate in Computing by distance education - Gippsland
- Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
Applications for all graduate courses should be made directly to the faculty
office at the relevant campus. International students must apply through the
Monash International office at the relevant campus.
Applications for graduate diplomas, graduate certificates and coursework
masters degrees normally close in November for entry in February of the
following year. Applications for all distance education courses are made
directly to the student administration office at Gippsland by mid-October
(telephone (03) 9902 6274). Further information is available from the
distance education enquiry centre on telephone 1800 671 845.
Applications for masters degrees by research and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) may
be made to the relevant faculty office at any time. Research scholarship
applications should be submitted by the end of October of the preceding year to
the Research, Training and Support Branch, Clayton campus.
The faculty has introduced postgraduate course fees for all postgraduate
diploma courses and masters degrees by coursework. The payment of postgraduate
fees replaces the government Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) for
these courses. Fees are payable in advance each semester according to the
number of subjects enrolled. Please refer to individual course entries for fee
information.
A student will receive a full refund of the semester's course fees if the
student discontinues the course on or before the semester census date. No
refund will be given for discontinuation after the semester census date.
Candidates undertaking masters degrees by research and Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD) continue to pay fees under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme
(HECS).
Course code: 0538
Course leader: Associate Professor John Daly
Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Computing has been developed in response to
industry pressure for a certificate-level course to broaden and develop
computing skills and knowledge. The course is designed to provide participants
with a sound knowledge of the fundamentals of commercial computing and the
necessary grounding to enable them to expand their knowledge and expertise by
way of other formal courses or industry experience.
It consists of one-half of the highly regarded Graduate Diploma in Computing.
The initial employment for students completing the certificate would be as
paraprofessionals in computing. Students completing the Graduate Certificate in
Computing with passes in all subjects are eligible to apply for entry to the
Graduate Diploma in Computing and compete with all other applicants for
selection.
Where sufficient demand exits, classes for the course are given in intensive
full-time segments mainly in January, February, June and July. However, normal
full-time or part-time study over one or two semesters respectively is also
possible.
Admission requirements
The normal admission requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Computing are
a recognised degree or diploma or a minimum of three years work experience
involving constant interaction with information systems in an organisation. The
level of work experience should indicate ability to complete the course.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $4000 or $1000 per subject.
Duration
The course comprises four subjects. Typically, students undertake two subjects
per semester for part-time mode, or four subjects per semester for full-time
mode.
Course structure
The course consists of four subjects from the Graduate Diploma in Computing.
Typically, the base course will comprise three subjects: COT7700 (Computer
technology), SYS7500 (Systems analysis) and SFT7600 (Software development I),
with the fourth subject being chosen to give the particular emphasis the
student requires. The three basic subjects will give the student a good
grounding in each of the areas of hardware, operating systems, systems analysis
and programming. The fourth subject may be chosen from COT7710 (File
organisation and database systems) where a database emphasis is required,
SYS7510 (Systems design and implementation) for a systems design emphasis, or
SFT7640 (Software development II) for an extension to programming skills.
Course code: CCCOP
Course leader: Mr Paul Anderson
Introduction
This course provides graduates in discipline areas other than computing with
the opportunity to broaden and develop their computing skills and knowledge. It
consists of one-half of the distance education version of the Graduate Diploma
in Computing.
Students successfully completing the graduate certificate are eligible to apply
for entry to the distance education version of the Graduate Diploma in
Computing and if successful will receive advanced standing in that course.
Distance education students must have regular access to a microcomputer and
modem. Students intending to purchase a computer should contact the course
leader to ensure compatibility with software used in the course.
Admission requirements
The normal requirement for admission is a recognised degree or diploma. A
limited number of places will be made available to applicants who are not
graduates, but who have at least three years of work experience involving
constant interaction with information systems in an organisation, at a level
that indicates an ability to complete the course successfully.
Fees for Australian residents
The current fee for the course is $4800 or $1200 per subject.
Duration
The course is completed over one year of part-time study. Two subjects are
completed in each semester.
Course structure
The course consists of four subjects covering computer programming, information
technology and information systems as follows.
First semester
+ GCO7821 Computer programming
+ GCO7822 Computer technology
Second semester
+ GCO7823 Algorithms and data structures
+ GCO7825 Information systems I
Caulfield campus
Course code: 0539
Introduction
The Graduate Certificate in Information Technology provides one year of
part-time study in commercially oriented computing. It is intended to provide
computer competence and skills upgrading in technology for experienced computer
professionals.
All subjects taken in the course will receive full credit should a student
decide to continue on, and be granted admission, to the Graduate Diploma in
Information Technology.
Admission requirements
Normal admission requirements to the Graduate Certificate in Information
Technology are a three-year degree or diploma in computing or a related
discipline. Special consideration may be given to individuals without formal
qualifications but with substantial industrial experience and who are currently
holding a senior position in the profession.
Fees for Australian residents
In 1996 the course fee is $4000 or $1000 per subject.
Course structure
The course consists of four subjects from the Graduate Diploma in Information
Technology approved by the course leader. This course will be run on two nights
each week and will be taken over two semesters.
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