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About
the University
Australia's
Top 3 University of Technology in the Asia-Pacific
Region” – Asia Week Magazine
2000
Established in 1887,
RMIT University’s
(Australia)
mission is to be a world-class university
at the forefront of technical and professional
education, which develops people for employment.
Its courses are technologically oriented,
client-focused, creative, innovative and
–above all– practical. Twinning
arrangements, distance education and on-line
learning mean that the university’s
programmes are available in a dozen countries
– and all at the same high standard
as the programme taught at the Melbourne
campuses. It works constantly on improving
the quality of teaching and learning processes.RMIT
University's graduates contribute substantially
to their professions and to the community
because they graduate from a tertiary institution
of high standing.
The
university’s graduates are ready for
employment, lifelong learning and active
citizenship. They are ready to contribute
creatively, critically and responsibly to
their professions and to the community because
they are graduating from a new kind of university
for the twenty-first century.
For
more information about the university, log
on to http://www.rmit.edu.au
About
the Programme
The
rapid growth in the Info-Comm
Industry globally has lead to a strong demand
in Info-Comm professionals.
This course is specially tailored to equip
learners with the relevant knowledge and
application of both IT and telecommunications
technologies.
Learners
will be able to harness the integration
skills of these IT, telecommunications and
media technologies.
In
this course, learners will find modules
that focus on three areas:
Software - Client/Server (Distributed Application)
Media - Physical, Wireless and Bluetooth
Architecture - LAN, WAN, Internet
This
will enable learners to develop information
for distributed application and its communication
in the most efficient manner using the latest
technology.
In
the final year, the degree programme will
equip you with the knowledge and skills
at the forefront of Information Technology
developments. Typical employment outcomes
include applications programming, software
maintenance, systems analysis, website creation
and maintenance, database programming &
administration, network administration and
digital media applications.
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Benefits
of the Programme
- Learners
will be equipped with the relevant knowledge
and application of both IT and telecommunications
technologies
- Learners
will be able to harness the integration
skills of these IT, telecommunications
and media technologies
- Take
advantage of the global demand for info-Comm
professionals worldwide
- Individuals
can gain credit transfer to degree studies
in the area of Information and Communication
Technology.
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Recognition
Upon
completion, RMIT University will award student
with the Bachelor of Applied Science in
Information Technology certificate.
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Programme
Structure
Students
have to complete a total of 12 modules
INTE2103
E-Commerce & Technology 1
ISYS2360
Systems Analysis & Design 2
ISYS1017
Management of Computing Resources
ISYS1043
Systems Implementation 1
ISYS2050
Systems Implementation 2
COSC2292
Network Administration
COSC2293
Foundations of Data Communications &
Networks
COSC1216
Web Media Technology
COSC1255
Object-Oriented Programming
COSC2294
Network Programming
COSC2295
Broadcast Network Engineering
INTE2103 E-Commerce & Technology 1
The overall aim is to provide students with
an initial appreciation of e-commerce and
associated technology. Students will be
introduced in depth to the World Wide Web
and its basic tools, notably HTML and JavaScript.
They may also be introduced briefly to some
more advanced technologies such as XML,
ASP and PHP.
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ISYS2369 Systems Analysis & Design 2
Develops an understanding of different system
development methodologies, with particular
emphasis on the Information Engineering
method. Involves a broader and more in-depth
coverage of system analysis and design within
a larger organisation and for more complex
applications.
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ISYS1017 Management of Computing Resources
This course aims to assist students to develop
an understanding of contemporary issues
in the management of information systems
and information technology. Upon completion
students will understand the fundamental
concepts and issues involved in developing
and managing the functioning of an information
systems organisational unit,
with reference to: business value of IT,
strategic IT, IT and business goals, IT
as change agent, IT infrastructure and communications,
business process re-engineering, managing
systems development, managing operating,
end user computing project management, outsourcing,
change management, IT education certification,
professional development, accountability
social and ethical issues.
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ISYS1043 Systems Implementation 1
This course provides knowledge and understanding
of system development using object technology,
and the context in which this technology
can be applied. This involves a
coverage of systems planning, analysis,
design and implementation within larger
organisations and for complex applications.
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ISYS2050 Systems Implementation 2
This course gives students knowledge for
building enterprise applications. Students
will develop practical skills by designing
and implementing enterprise applications
using a selected platform. The course builds
on the student’s knowledge of object-oriented
technology gained in ISYS1041 Systems Implementation
1.
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COSC2292 Network Administration
This course is on Network Theory and Support
(Windows). It provides the necessary practical
and theoretical background to become a MCSE.
This course covers material necessary for
Windows 2000 Administration and Enterprise
Server, and consists of three Microsoft
units.
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COSC2293 Foundations of Data Communications & Networks
This course
will provide a broad introduction
to the fundamentals of data communications
and network technology. Emphasis is
on higher aspects of data communications
from perspective of the computer scientist
and information technologist in the
communication of data, and the interaction
of remote systems.
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COSC1216 Web Media Technology
This
course is designed to show an
overview of the rich-media environment.
Rich-media is a new term used
to define the enhanced experience
of information streaming into
the user via various modalities.
It is a superset of the conventional
concepts of multimedia and also
incorporates interactivity,
multi-modality and contextual
response. The course will include
detailed case-study descriptions
of some of the more innovative
developments in human-computer
interaction. The course also
encourages the incorporation
of accessibility features in
the form of a multi-modal model
of communication.
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COSC1255 Object Oriented Programming
This
course introduces C++
as an object-oriented
programming language.
The aim is to help students
to gain a better understanding
of OO design and program
implementation by using
OO language features.
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COSC2294 Network Programming
The course
is an introduction to programming
applications that use computer networks.
The operation and characteristics
of major computer networks are studied
because of their strong influence
on programming interfaces (APIs) and
application design. Both Unix and
NT network programming are explored
- both share the challenges associated
with network programming, but each
has its own appropriate solutions.
Most programming will be undertaken
in the 'C' language.
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COSC2295 Broadcast Network Engineering
This is an
advanced course on networking. It
deals with current issues, trends,
and aspects of Local Area Networks
(LANs) and Metropolitan Area Networks
(MANs). It also deals with some of
the newer developments in networking,
eg: Optical networks.
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COSC1503 Professional Computing Ethics, Law & Marketing
This course
is an introduction to computing ethics,
law and marketing. It is intended
for IT students who have not studied
business principles, or who have little
work experience in the industry. The
course provides a survival kit for
IT graduates entering the work force.
The course considers computer ethical
issues, such as information privacy,
computer crime, computer terrorism.
The course considers the international
legal framework available to protect
software system development. This
includes non-disclosure agreements,
employment contracts, intellectual
property law (copyright, patent, licensing,
royalties), trademarks and warranty
disclaimers. The course also considers
the marketing of a software system
development, involving SWOT analysis
and action plan (including budget).
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A
16 months part-time programme with
3 modules per semester.
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The
assessment structure for this programme
is by assignments, project and examinations.
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Entry
Requirements
- Informatics
Advanced Diploma in Info-Comm
Technology holder
- Local
Polytechnic IT Diploma holder
- Other
equivalent qualifications / relevant IT
diploma holder (subject to acceptance
by the University)
To
find out if your existing qualification
meet the entry requirement, email
us
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Contact
Us
Contact
us to find out more about our programmes.
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