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Computing requirements

You will need access to a computer for your studies.  Access to the Internet and email is required.  A machine of the MS Windows type is required.  Hardware and software specifications change, so if you are purchasing a computer for your studies, you should purchase the best quality and highest capacity (RAM, hard drive, monitor) that you can afford.

A recommended study schedule for this program can be obtained from your program administrator.  Students may determine their own schedule based upon credit transfers and personal study requirements.  It is important to note that full-time students usually enrol in 4 courses per term and part-time students usually enrol in 2 courses per term.

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling.  See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Application for credit transfer

Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed.  Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption.  For more information about credit transfer contact the program administrator.

Transitional Agreements

Existing students may graduate under pre-2006 rules.  Transitional arrangements are as follows:

* the following courses are being renamed:

COIT11133 Programming A to Programming Fundamentals

COIT11134 Programming B to Procedural Programming

COIT13211 Security & the Internet to Information Security

* the following courses are being withdrawn:

COIS12031 Software Design and Programming

COIS12041 Business Programming

COIT13121 Logic Programming

COIT13132 Professional Issues

* the following courses may be taken as IT electives:

COIT12137 Java for Object Oriented Programmers

* the following courses may be taken as "Advanced IT Courses":

• Systems Integration
• Internet Application Development
• COIS13034 Information Systems Project Management