Information Technology - 5543
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Contact: www.cse.unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 72
Award(s):
Graduate Diploma (Specialisation)
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Program Description
The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a 1.5-year program intended for:
- students with no or minimal prior computing background who wish to obtain a qualification in this discipline; or
- students with a bachelor degree in in a relevant discipline who want to obtain a broader understanding of computing; or
- students with a bachelor degree in computer science or computer engineering who wish to specialise in some particular areas of the discipline
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
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 BSc (Computer Science) program, while still allowing for a variable mix between breadth and depth amongst sub-fields.
Entry Requirements
Enrolment in this program is requires one of the following:
It is similar in scope to CSE's undergraduate BSc (Computer Science) program, while still allowing for a variable mix between breadth and depth amongst sub-fields.
Entry Requirements
Enrolment in this program is requires one of the following:
- a three year undergraduate degree equivalent to a standard Australian bachelor degree in a discipline containing mathematics up to year two level, and an average mark of 70 overall.
- completion of the 7543 UNSW Graduate Certificate in Computing, and an average mark of 70 overall or no fails.
Note:
A discipline containing "mathematics up to year two level" would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in several of the following areas:
A discipline containing "mathematics up to year two level" would mean that applicants need to have an appropriate background in several of the following areas:
- Discrete Maths
- Linear Algebra
- Engineering Maths
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Probability
- Actuarial Maths
- Numerical Methods
- Vector Algebra
Program Structure
Program Requirements
Students must complete the following:
Students must complete the following:
- 8 more COMP4 or higher (level 0,1,2 or 3) elective courses
Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge (ADK) requirement:
- at least 3 of the above courses must come from the CSE ADK course list
Up to 2 of the non-ADK elective courses can be replaced by level-4 or higher non-CSE courses.
It is possible for students to complete the program without using any non-CSE electives, provided they are not in the Bioinformatics stream.
Students enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream, who have no advanced standing, and who are required to complete MATH5846 as a co-requisite for MATH5856 will use all of their non-CSE elective options in meeting the requirements for this stream.
Students enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream who do have advanced standing should seek advice from the CSE Student Office regarding the use of their elective options prior to enrolment.
Note that the streams can only be fully completed in the MIT Program
In the Graduate Diploma, students can omit the following courses:
It is possible for students to complete the program without using any non-CSE electives, provided they are not in the Bioinformatics stream.
Students enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream, who have no advanced standing, and who are required to complete MATH5846 as a co-requisite for MATH5856 will use all of their non-CSE elective options in meeting the requirements for this stream.
Students enrolled in the Bioinformatics stream who do have advanced standing should seek advice from the CSE Student Office regarding the use of their elective options prior to enrolment.
Note that the streams can only be fully completed in the MIT Program
In the Graduate Diploma, students can omit the following courses:
- COMP9900 Info Tech Project (6 UOC)
- GSOE9820 Project Management (6 UOC)
- 2 COMP4 or higher (level 0, 1, 2 or 3) courses
If students intend to proceed to the MIT and wish to graduate with a specific stream, they should follow the electives for that stream as closely as possible in the Graduate Diploma. See the CSE web pages for suggested combinations of courses for the Graduate Diploma to work towards the MIT streams.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is possible in up to 50% of the program.
Students can seek advanced standing in the following courses only:
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is possible in up to 50% of the program.
Students can seek advanced standing in the following courses only:
Students wishing to apply for Advanced standing should consult the CSE Postgraduate Advanced Standing, Exemption, Substitution website.
Completion Options
After successful completion of twelve courses students have two options:
Completion Options
After successful completion of twelve courses students have two options:
- Graduate from the Graduate Diploma; or
- articulate to the Masters of Information Technology (8543)
Articulation
On completion of the Graduate Diploma in IT requirements, students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Diploma to the Masters program (8543. 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.
On completion of the Graduate Diploma in IT requirements, students can apply to articulate from the Graduate Diploma to the Masters program (8543. 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
Academic Standing Rules - Postgraduate Students
Please contact the School of CSE for advice or clarification of the Academic Rules relating to this award.
Please contact the School of CSE for advice or clarification of the Academic Rules relating to this award.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
Further Information
Related Program(s)
7543 Computing
8543 Information Technology
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