2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Computing

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Graduate Certificate in Computing

Abbreviation:

 GCComp

UOW Course Code:

 2125

CRICOS Code:

 094751E

Total Credit Points:

 24

Duration:

 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences 

Intake Session(s):

Autumn / Spring 

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face) 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong 

Overview

This Graduate Certificate in Computing students will develop their foundation skills and knowledge in IT management, research, computer science and information technology. The course is nested with the Master of Computer Science and the Master of Information Technology.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder. Students can articulate into the Master of Computer Science and the Master of Information Technology and receive 24 credit points of credit.

Academic Admission

A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years full time equivalent.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Integrate specialised technical knowledge and methods in computing to produce IT solutions that met industry standards and client and user specifications and requirements.
2 Research and synthesise key information, apply judgement and exercise critical thinking and evaluation to define and design research in computing.
3 Interpret information and communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to information technology professionals.
4 Employ independent learning strategies to update own knowledge in the field of computing and keep pace with innovations in industry trends, techniques and standards.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Computing, a candidate must accrue an aggregate of at least 24 credit points, comprised of: 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
CSCI814 IT Project Management 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus complete either: 1. Information Technology pathway; or 2. Computer Science pathway.
1. Pathway to the Master of Information Technology students must complete:
One of the following:
ISIT938 eBusiness Technologies 6 Autumn
ISI9332 Business Process Management 6 Spring
Plus two of the following:
CSIT810 Programming with Python 6 Autumn
CSIT826 Human Computer Interaction 6 Spring
CSIT828 Introduction to Web Technology 6 Spring
ISIT901 Information Systems and Strategy 6 Autumn
ISIT906 Information Design and Content Management 6 Spring
2. Pathway to the Master of Computer Science students must complete:
One of the following:
CSCI926 Software Testing and Analysis 6 Autumn
CSCI927 Service-Oriented Software Engineering 6 Spring
Plus two of the following:
CSCI851 Advanced Programming 6 Autumn, Spring
CSIT815 Data Management and Security 6 Autumn, Spring
CSCI862 System Security 6 Spring
CSIT826 Human Computer Interaction 6 Spring
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 6 Autumn

Professional Recognition

This course provides a pathway to the Master of Computer Science and the Master of Information Technology. The Master of Information Technology is accredited by the Australian Computer Society and the Master of Computer Science is being submitted for accreditation by the Australian Computer Society. This will be confirmed post ACS accreditation.

Other Information

For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 25 October, 2018