2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science |
Abbreviation: |
GradDipCompSc |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
1 year (2 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
SIM Session 1, SIM Session 2, SIM Session 3, SIM Session 4. |
Location: |
Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) |
UOW Course Code: |
687 |
CRICOS Code: |
NA |
Overview
This degree is designed to provide state of the art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable for candidates who have existing but limited ICT/Engineering technical qualifications or who have significant experience in related fields, but wish to upgrade their knowledge and understanding in this field. The degree is designed primarily for professionals who wish to progress upwards or broaden their career in the ICT industry.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average in an area related to ICT/Engineering. Applicants with a degree in any area plus at least one year full-time employment in the ICT industry will be considered.
Course Requirements
The degree requires satisfactory completion of 48 credit points that include:
(a) 24 credit points selected from the subject list for one of the major studies; and
(b) 24 credit points selected from the 300 level computer science subjects.
Areas of Major Study
Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:
• Digital Systems Security
• Multimedia and Game Development
• Enterprise Systems
• Software Engineering
Requirements for majors
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Digital Systems Security | ||
Systems Security |
6 | |
Cryptography and Secure Applications |
6 | |
Network Security |
6 | |
Distributed Systems |
6 | |
Multimedia and Game Development | ||
3D Modelling and Animation |
6 | |
Computer Graphics |
6 | |
Game Development |
6 | |
Game Engine Fundamental |
6 | |
Multimedia Computing |
6 | |
Enterprise Systems | ||
Select one subject from this list: | ||
Markup Language |
6 | |
Java Programming and Object Oriented Design |
6 | |
Systems Security |
6 | |
Select three subjects from this list: | ||
Database Design and Implementation |
6 | |
Database Performance Tuning |
6 | |
Introduction to Enterprise Computing |
6 | |
Server Technology |
6 | |
Software Engineering | ||
Development Methods and Tools |
6 | |
Introduction to Management Professionals A |
6 | |
Software Process Management |
6 | |
Software Engineering Practices and Principles |
6 | |
Professional Recognition
Accreditation will be sought for this degree.