Graduate Diploma of Information Technology (Software) CF43

The purpose of this program is to provide further studies in computing for graduate engineers, scientists, business professionals and others seeking a professional qualification in information technology.

Entry

An undergraduate degree from a university or equivalent institution, or a qualification deemed equivalent.

Program Structure (8 courses)

Includes at least 6 specialist courses, selected from the following:

Code	Course
COIS12031	Software Design & Programming
COIS13013	Management Support Systems
COIS12036	Human Computer Interaction
COIT13132	Professional Issues in Computing
COIT12137	Internet Programming
COIT12139	Software Design
COIT12140	Object-oriented Programming
COIS12041	Business Programming
COIT12141	Computer Graphics
ENCO12008	Computer Architecture & Assembler
COIT12120	System Simulation
COIT13143	Database Programming & Administration
COIT12144	Algorithms & Data Structures
COIT13146	Systems Administration
COIT13147	Networks
COIT13148	Special Topic A (Computing)
COIT13121	Machine Intelligence A
COIT13151	Computing Project
COIT13122	Machine Intelligence B
COIT13152	Operating Systems
COIT12167	Database Use & Design
COIT12170	Data Communications
ECOM13003	Electronic Commerce
COIT12168	Analysis & Specification
COIT12169	Systems Implementation

Advanced Information Technology Courses

(COIT13132   Professional Issues in Computing and two other Advanced Information Technology courses are required for Professional Level ACS Accreditation)

Code	Course
COIS13034	Information Systems Management with e-Commerce Applications
COIS13013	Management Support Systems
COIT12169	Systems Implementation
COIT12144	Algorithms & Data Structures
COIT13147	Networks
COIT13148	Special Topic A (Computing)
COIT12137	Internet Programming
COIT12139	Software Design
COIT13146	Systems Administration
COIT13151	Computing Project (12 units of credit, counts as one in this schedule)
COIT13143	Database Programming & Administration

Students who DO NOT have a background in computing and programming should select introductory courses from the following list:

Code	Course
ENCO11005	Computer Hardware Fundamentals
COIT11118	Conceptual Foundations of Computing A
COIT11133	Programming A
COIT11134	Programming B
COIT11166	Systems Analysis and Design

Students who DO have a background in computing and programming are not required to take introductory units, and may enrol directly into specialist units. Only 2 introductory courses will count towards the degree.

A student may credit only one of COIT11134  , COIT11135  , or COIT13115  . Students must be aware of prerequisite requirements. Students are able to waive prerequisite requirements if they feel they have the background knowledge to enable successful completion of specialist units. Students should aim to complete a minimum of 3 units per year.

Exemptions

Students will not be granted exemptions unless they have completed the equivalent course (as a single, non-award course) through CQU’s Centre for Professional Education or Open Learning Australia within the previous 3 years.

Students please note:

Students who do not have fundamental skills in programming should enrol in COIT11133   and COIT11134  . Students who have a programming background but not in the C++ language are encouraged to enrol in COIT11135  .

Computing Requirements

You will need access to a computer for your studies. Access to the Internet is strongly recommended. 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.

Transitional Arrangements

The following table shows courses which have been phased out and current courses. Students wishing to graduate from the GDIT using the 1999 structure may use current courses if the former GDIT unit is no longer available.

Former (pre-2000 course)	Current course
85137 Conceptual Foundations of Computing	COIT11166
85303 Software Implementation	COIT12169
85210 Software Specification	COIT12168
85138 Human Issues in Computing	COMM11003