Faculty of Sciences > Programs > Graduate Diploma Programs > GradDipAdvComp

• Program Summary
• Program Objectives
• Admission Requirements
• Program Structure
• IT Requirements
• Articulation
• Program Fees
• Enquiries
• Recommended Enrolment Patterns

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 general objective of the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing program is to greatly extend and/or update the knowledge and skills of previous computing graduates. The program will produce graduates who possess a good range of skills in modern computing theory and practice, who are attractive to employers, and are able to contribute to an appropriate professional body. Graduates will be eligible for entry to the Master of Computing program at USQ.

Graduates will be able to:

• design, manage and develop complex software systems in an effective manner;
• understand a broad range of topics in theoretical computer science; and
• apply theoretical concepts from computer science to appropriate problems.

To be considered for entry to the program applicants must:

• hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in the field of computing; or
• have completed the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing; or
• have an approved qualification at least equivalent to one of the above.

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing, candidates are required to complete at least eight units of study, obtained by completing courses from the table shown under the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing entry in this Handbook. Normally at least four courses will be from Level 4 or 8. The chosen courses must be substantially different from those studied in another program either at USQ or elsewhere. If deemed appropriate with the aims of the Graduate Diploma and subject to approval by the Postgraduate Coordinator, students may include up to three units of other study at an appropriate level.

Any courses in the table completed as part of an undergraduate program for which an award has been given will not attract credit for the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing.

Computing requirements are identical to those for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing. Please refer to that entry for details.

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.

The Faculty of Sciences offers an articulating sequence of postgraduate programs in advanced computing. These are the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing, the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing and the Master of Computing.

The Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing contains eight units and must be completed within four years of first enrolment in the program or within four years of first enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing whichever is the earliest. Level 3 courses or higher, completed whilst enrolled in the program, may be credited towards the Master of Computing offered by USQ.

International Students

International 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

Fee-Paying Postgraduate Domestic Students and Post-graduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS)

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

Initial 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

There is no recommended enrolment pattern for this program. Students should select their own, using the table provided in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Computing entry in this Handbook. If unsure about a suitable enrolment pattern, students should contact the Program Coordinator.