This course provides graduates in discipline areas other than computing with the opportunity to broaden and develop their computing skills and knowledge. It consists of one-half of the distance education version of the Graduate Diploma in Computing. Students successfully completing the graduate certificate are eligible to apply for entry to the distance education version of the Graduate Diploma in Computing and if successful will receive advanced standing in that course. Distance education students must have regular access to a microcomputer and an internet service provider. Students intending to purchase a computer should contact the course leader to ensure compatibility with software used in the course.
Admission requirements The normal requirement for admission is a recognised degree or diploma.
A limited number of places will be made available to applicants who are not graduates but who have at least three years of work experience involving constant interaction with information systems in an organisation, at a level that indicates an ability to complete the course successfully.