Faculty of Sciences > Programs > Graduate Diploma Programs > GradDipProfComp

• Program Summary
• Program Objectives
• Admission Requirements
• Program Structure
• IT Requirements
• Articulation
• Exemptions
• 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 Graduate Diploma of 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:

• acquire knowledge and skills in computing relevant to their careers;
• understand a broad range of topics in computer science;
• apply theoretical concepts from computer science to appropriate problems;
• design, manage and develop software systems in an effective manner; and
• contribute to the computing aspects of their workplace in a meaningful manner.

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

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Computing consists of eight courses each of one unit.

Students will select, with the approval of the Postgraduate Coordinator, a coherent combination of courses, at least four of which must be from Levels 3 and 4 or higher in the table shown under the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing entry.

Computing requirements are identical to those for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing. Please refer to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing 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 professional computing. These are the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing, the Graduate Diploma of Professional Computing and the Master of Professional Computing.

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Computing is an eight-unit program, which must be completed within four years of first enrolment in the program or first enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing.

The only credits that may be given towards the program will be for USQ courses at level 3 or higher which have contributed to the Graduate Certificate in Professional Computing. Such courses may be credited towards the Master of Professional Computing.

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 Professional Computing entry in this Handbook. If unsure about a suitable enrolment pattern, students should contact the Program Coordinator.