Diploma of Information Technology
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
103121 |
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Version |
1 |
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Faculty |
Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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QTAC Pre-requisites |
Nil |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
24 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
BU1005:03 Personal and Professional Skills in Business
MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics
CP1200:03 Introduction to Programming 1
CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles
CP1300:03 Introduction to Programming 2
Options
Select 6 credit points from BU and CP level 1 subjects
BU1002:03 Accounting for Decision Making
BU1003:03 Economics for Business
BU1004:03 Management, People and Organisations
BU1008:03 Marketing Fundamentals
BU1009:03 Business Information Systems
CP1005:03 Business and IT Interface
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
5 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the course and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
12 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 3 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 5 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
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Other restrictions |
Nil |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Information Technology, and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |