This subject provides a students with a general introduction to the Internet - the international computer information network. The emphasis is on making students competent users of the Internet. This subject provides a basic understanding of the editing and publishing processes involved in the new profession of Internet publishing and provides skill in some of the languages in current use. This subject covers the installation, configuration, operation and management of a WWW server, and the Web sites placed upon it. Topics also include monitoring, privacy, security, and commercial and ethical issues.
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Career Opportunities Organisations need professionals who are competent in all aspects of gathering, storing, analysing and, in particular, presenting information on-line. This Graduate Certificate opens the way to many new career choices in Government and Semi-Government Organisations, Commerce and Industry, and in the Private Sector. Increasingly, opportunities are available for professionals with specialised knowledge in network publishing. After the Graduate Diploma, the student can move on to studying for a Master of Information Technology. If the student holds an Undergraduate Degree in the computing field, after completing a Graduate Certificate, the student can jump directly to studying for a Master of Information Technology.