Graduate Programs in Computing and Information Technology

This page provides information about graduate courses available in the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology.

Monash University

Monash is Australia's largest university. Its research is internationally recognised, its faculties acclaimed for teaching excellence throughout Australia, and its graduates hold prestigious positions worldwide in industry, commerce and education.

With more than 40,000 students on six campuses - Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland ,Peninsula and Parkville - Monash offers a breadth and depth of courses and programs unique in Australia.

The university has nine faculties: Arts, Business and Economics, Computing and Information Technology, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Science.

Faculty of Information Technology

The Faculty of Information Technology was established in 1990 and is the first of its kind in Australia.

The faculty is the largest computing education organisation in Australia with more than 3,800 students enrolled in five schools located at four campuses - School of Business Systems, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, School of Information Management and Systems, the Peninsula School of Computing and Information Technology and the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology.

Gippsland School of Computing & Information Technology

The Gippsland School of Computing and Information teaches a range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate level. All of these, apart from the higher degrees by research, can be studied via Off-campus Learning.

The School has a current complement of nineteen academic staff involved in teaching and research. The Chair of Multimedia Technology has recently been appointed to the School. Research interests of staff in the School include:

• Mulitmedia Systems
• Data Communications
• Artificial Intelligence
• Information Systems
• Multi-Valued Logic
• Optimisation techniques using Operations Research

Graduate courses offered include:

• Graduate Certificate in Computing
• Graduate Diploma in Computing
• Master of Business Systems
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Multimedia Computing
• Master of Computing (by research)
• Doctor of Philosophy (by research)

Off-Campus Learning

The Gippsland campus of Monash University is located at Churchill in the Latrobe Valley, some 160 kilometres by road from Melbourne.

In addition to providing full-time on-campus studies, Monash has over 6,000 off-campus learning students, and has developed procedures specifically dedicated to off-campus learning. The Monash Off-campus Learning Centre is located at the Gippsland Campus.

Graduate Certificate in Computing

This course aims to provide graduates in disciplines other than Computing with some basic recognised skills in computer programming and information technology. It is taken over one year of part time study and is available only by Off-campus Learning. This is a fee- paying course consisting of four units.

Graduate Diploma in Computing

This course is offered to graduates in disciplines other than Computing. The course aims to provide recognised knowledge and skills in computer programming, information technology and information systems, and produce appropriately trained professionals in the field of commercial computing and system development. It is taken over two years of part time study by Off-campus Learning. This is a fee-paying course made up of eight units.

Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Computing may enter the Graduate Diploma with advanced standing for four units.

Master of Business Systems

The Master of Business Systems is a fee-paying postgraduate course offered by Off-campus Learning over six semesters of part time study.

The course is offered to graduates who possess demonstrated numeracy skills. It aims to provide an education and training in methods used in the design, development and application of computer systems for the management of business operations. It also allows graduates who are working in business or as computing professionals to enhance their knowledge and expertise in business related computing techniques and business procedures.

Master of Computing

The Master of Computing by research requires at least one year of full-time enrolment. Some candidates may be required to undertake a Masters preliminary program of up to one year's duration, depending on their background.

Part-time candidature may be approved in some circumstances. The degree is completed via a supervised research program, leading to a Masters thesis. Masters students are required to participate in research seminars.

The thesis may be combined with some coursework. Students undertaking a coursework component may be required to attend some lectures and research seminars at the Caulfield or Clayton campuses.

Doctor of Philosophy

The research degree of Doctor of Philosophy is common to all faculties of the University, and is administered by the Ph.D. and Scholarship Committee. The PhD is awarded for a thesis which is judged to be a significant contribution to knowledge or understanding of the field of study. It is usually undertaken on a full time basis over three or four years, with a reduction in this time in the case of a candidate transferring from a Master's program in the same field.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Computing should hold a degree in some area other than Computing, while for the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems a degree with related professional experience is required. A small number of places in these courses will be made available to non-graduates on the basis of some previous tertiary study and industry-based coursework, plus significant relevant work experience.

Applicants for Masters programs must be graduates in an appropriate discipline. A good honours degree is normally required, although appropriate experience in industry may be taken into account when assessing applications from persons with a three year degree.

Ph.D. candidates must have a good honours degree or some other suitable postgraduate qualifications, such as a Masters degree or Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant discipline area.

English proficiency - when applying to enrol, international students must provide proof of English proficiency in accordance with Faculty and University policy.

Computing Requirements

The research degrees (Masters and Ph.D.) are completed by on-campus study, using University and School facilities. In the case of the graduate certificate and graduate diplomas, students may complete course requirements using suitable software on any of a range of computers. All units can be completed using a stand-alone microcomputer (586 or better) with a modem and a printer. Monash University has networks of IBM/PC and "compatibles". Access and support is available for students using recommended software on these or similar machines.

Fees Information

Scholarships

Applicants wishing to be considered for an Australian Postgraduate Award or other postgraduate scholarships should also complete the scholarship application form available from The Research Training and Support Branch, Monash University, Clayton 3168 (Telephone 03 9905 3009).  Further details on current scholarships are available from the postgraduate scholarship page.

How to Apply for Admission

Applicants for admission, with evidence of entry qualifications, may be directed to:

The Student Administration Office
Gippsland School of Computing & IT
Monash University
Gippsland Campus
Churchill, Australia, 3842

Application forms, together with further information about Off-campus Learning study can be obtained from the Course Inquiry Centre, by telephoning 1 800 671 845.

Would you like Further Information?

Details relating to course structures, course regulations and individual units are available in the Faculty Handbook.

For details concerning enrolment or courses, please contact the Gippsland School of Computing and Information Technology:

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