Graduate Diploma of Computer Science

ECU Course Code

S71

CRICOS Course Code

065184E

Course Coordinator

Dr Chaiyaporn Chirathamjaree
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6356
Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100
Room: ML 13.219
Email: c.chirathamjaree@ecu.edu.au

Description:

The Graduate Diploma of Computer Science is a two semester (120 credit points) course designed to meet the demand for computer skills and to impart theoretical knowledge required for positions in computer technology. Students may exit after one semester (60 credit points) with the Graduate Certificate of Information Technology.

Advanced standing may be offered into the Master of Computer Science.

Course Structure:

Students must complete the programme outlined below. All semester enrolments are subject to unit availability and students must consult the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment.

Course Location and Mode of Study:

Available at: Mt Lawley
Modes: Full-time, Part-time

Admission Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience. Alternative entry may be granted for applicants who have a suitable Diploma and have completed a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP).

Course Planner:

Year One - Semester 1

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSG4130	Applied Communications	15
CSI4201	Systems Analysis	15
CSI4341	Systems and Database Design	15
CSP4150	Programming Principles	15

Year Two - Semester 2

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSI5113	Principles of Project Management	20
CSI5108	IT Professionalism and Practice	20
	Plus one unit selected from the areas of specialisation listed below.

Area of Specialisation:

Code	Name
SPAAIJ	Software Engineering
SPAAIP	Networking
SPAAIW	Computer Science
SPAAIV	Information Technology