Graduate Diploma in Computing Peninsula

• Introduction
• Admission requirements
• Fees for Australian residents
• Course structure
  • First year
  • Second year

Introduction

Course code: 0360

Course leader: Mr Peter Torokfalvy

The course is designed for those with tertiary qualifications in any discipline who wish to gain a first qualification in computing. It provides an education in computerised information systems, techniques and technologies.

The course is offered as a part-time course taking a minimum of two years.

Admission requirements

The normal entry requirement is a recognised degree or diploma or equivalent. A small number of places are reserved for special entry to the course based on computing experience.

Those who do not have the formal prerequisites for entry to the course may be able to gain special entry if they satisfy the following criteria:

• academic qualifications - at least two years, in total, of tertiary-level courses and/or industry courses assessed as being at tertiary level;
• at least two years relevant work experience.

Fees for Australian residents

In 1998 the course fee is $8000 or $1000 per subject.

Course structure

The course consists of eight prescribed subjects designed to provide students with a broad knowledge of information technology. To complete the course successfully, students must demonstrate ability in both practical work and theory in each subject. The prescribed subjects are:

First year

• CFR7101 Introduction to software development
• CFR7103 Operating systems and databases
• CFR7104 Systems analysis
• CFR7109 Information systems

Second year

• CFR7112 Relational database technology
• CFR7212 Systems design and implementation
• CFR7222 Industrial project
• CFR7312 Programming with data structures