Faculty of Sciences > Programs > Graduate Certificate Programs > GradCertProfComp
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Key
HECS = Higher Education Loans Scheme
PELS = Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme
RTS = Research Training Scheme
ANZ = Australia and New Zealand Students
INT = International Students
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing provides an opportunity for graduates in programs other than computing to gain skills and knowledge in key areas of computing which relate to their needs and the needs of their profession or industry.
Successful completion of the program will enable graduates to:
Applicants with the following qualifications may be accepted into the program:
In addition, before being admitted to the program, applicants must have acquired the knowledge and skills equivalent to that contained in the following USQ courses:
This knowledge and skills can be acquired by:
Program StructureThe Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing consists of four courses each of one unit.
Students will select, with the approval of the Postgraduate Coordinator, a coherent combination of courses, at least two of which must be from Level 3 or higher.
Recommended Prerequisites
The courses listed as Recommended Prerequisites in the table below contain the knowledge and skills that students will be expected to have before enrolling in the course for which these courses are listed as recommended prerequisites.
It is the students' responsibility to ensure that they have this knowledge and these skills before undertaking the course. This can be achieved by either completing the prerequisite courses or by other means available to students.
# CSC2403 will be replaced by CSC2409 High Performance Numerical Computing in 2004.
* This courses is also offered online. Please refer to http://www.usqonline.com.au for further information.
** Recommended enrolment requirements are CSC1402 or CSC1400 or CSC1401 or ENG1000 + enrolled in MAT2100.
*** Assumed knowledge includes a basic understanding of statistics and a basic knowledge of systems analysis and experience at managerial/strategic planning levels in an organisation.
IT RequirementsIf students are purchasing a new computer, the following minimum configuration is recommended: Pentium, 64Mb RAM, 8Gb Hard Disk, CDROM, Sound Card, SVGA with 2Mb memory, 3-button mouse, modem, printer, dual boot operating system: Linux and Microsoft Windows.
If students already have a computer with specifications that differ from the above, it may be suitable but they should list the specifications of their computer and mail or email them to the Postgraduate Coordinator, Dr Ron Addie (addie@usq.edu.au ) to check its suitability.
In addition, students are strongly advised to have access to the Internet from home.
The University is installing a wireless network for students' computers. In order to take advantage of this facility and further enhance their on-campus learning environment, students should consider purchasing a notebook/laptop computer with wireless connectivity. A notebook/laptop may be required for some courses.
ArticulationThe Faculty of Sciences offers an articulating sequence of postgraduate programs in professional computing. These are the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing, the Graduate Diploma of Professional Computing and the Master of Professional Computing.
ExemptionsNo exemptions or credit for previous study or work experience can be given towards the program. With some limitations, courses completed whilst enrolled in the program may be credited towards the Graduate Diploma and Master of Professional Computing.
Program FeesInternational students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the Fees and Charges section of this Handbook: http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html
For those Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia who pay tuition fees, details about postgraduate fees, are in the Fees and Charges section of this Handbook http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html . Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia may be able to defer their postgraduate fees through the tax system. For details about this Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) refer to the PELS section of this Handbook: http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html
EnquiriesInitial enquiries should be directed to the Faculty Marketing Officer, Mary McGilvray: telephone (07) 4631 2681; email studysci@usq.edu.au .
Currently enrolled Australian students should contact the Program Coordinator, Dr Ron Addie: telephone (07) 4631 5520; email addie@usq.edu.au .
Currently enrolled international students should contact the Program Coordinator, Mike McFarlane: telephone (07) 4631 5535; email mcfarlan@usq.edu.au .
Further information about postgraduate programs, courses and research projects of the Department of Mathematics and Computing may be found at http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/postgrad
Recommended Enrolment PatternThere is no recommended enrolment pattern for this program. Students should select their own. If unsure about a suitable enrolment pattern, students should contact the Program Coordinator.