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Information Technology - 5543

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 72
 
  

Program Description

The Graduate Diploma in IT is intended for students with no or minimal prior computing background. Students with some computing background who want to obtain a broad understanding of computing might also find this program attractive.

The GradDip will be most attractive to those who are not eligible for direct admission to the MIT program, as well as those seeking a shorter qualification.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The aim of this program is to provide students with a broad-based IT education, and more specialised knowledge in up to two areas, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry.

It is similar in scope to CSE's undergraduate BE (Computer Engineering) program, while still allowing for a variable mix between breadth and depth amongst sub-fields.

Program Structure

Students are required to complete 12 courses of postgraduate level from COMP and BINF

Entry Requirements
At least a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in engineering or science that included Mathematics up to at least year two level;
and
a high credit average achieved over the final two years of study
OR
Completion of the Grad Cert in Computing

Major(s)
Students are required to complete three courses to satisfy the major.

Up to two of the following majors will be awarded on completion of the program. Students should apply to the CSE Student Office for the addition of a second major.

COMPAS5543 - Artificial Intelligence
COMPBS5543 - Bioinformatics
COMPCS5543 - Information Technology
COMPDS5543 - Database Systems
COMPES5543 - e-Commerce Systems
COMPIS5543 - Internetworking

Course Groups
Course availability is subject to timetabling and teaching resources. Extended versions of any course may be used instead.

Completion Options
After successful completion of twelve courses students have two options:
Graduate from the Graduate Diploma; OR
Apply to articulate to the Masters program with credit for the twelve completed courses.

Articulation
Students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Diploma in IT program to the Masters program (8543) provided they have failed no courses. Full credit may be granted.

Students should pay careful attention when selecting their courses to ensure that they align with the program for the major of their preference.

Academic Rules

Students are advised to consult:
Academic Standing Rules - Postgraduate Students

Please contact the School of CSE for advice or clarification of the Academic Rules relating to this program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

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