The MBC information booklet - RMIT University
The MBC information booklet - RMIT University The MBC information booklet - RMIT University
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.6.4 Summer Classes 4 Some courses are delivered over a series of weekends. All courses are delivered on the City Campus of RMIT. A small number of courses are offered in seminar style. See “What is a Seminar Style Course?” on page 98. A limited number of summer classes (January - February) are offered at this level for students who do not undertake the thesis option. Students should consult the web at http://www.cs.rmit.edu.au/timetables/ to see if anything appropriate is available and then discuss this with the coordinator. 1.6.5 Work Load Apart from attending classes, students are expected to devote an average of eight hours per week of study for every 12 credit points. The implication is that full-time Master of Applied Science (IT) students will need to study at least 32 hours per week outside of attendance at lectures and tutorials. International students who need outside work of up to 20 hours per week for living costs should carefully bear this in mind. Students who are employed should carefully consider and plan their studies to ensure that they are not affected by the demands of the workplace. Students are encouraged to discuss their program with their employer and seek a letter of support from their employer. 1.7 Graduate Diploma in IT (GD057) Program Structure The graduate diploma comprises of courses drawn from Stages A and B of the Masters program. That is, eight approved courses which include a specialisation cluster. Details of all courses and the Stages are described in this booklet, and are common to the Masters program. 1.8 Graduate Certificate in IT (GC038) Program Structure 1.9 Fees The Graduate Certificate in IT program structure is drawn from Stage A of the Masters program. That is, four approved courses from a specialist area. Details of all courses and the Stages are described in this booklet, and are common to the Masters program. 1.9.1 Local Students For students commencing in 2006, the cost is AUD$1,560 for each 12-credit point course; however, fees may vary in later years. From 2006 that is a total of AUD$6,240 for a Graduate Certificate, AUD$12,480 for a Graduate Diploma or AUD$18,720 for the Masters program. Students pay on a semester basis and are invoiced for the appropriate amount. 1.9.2 International Students On 1 January 2005 the Australian Government introduced a new loan scheme to assist fee-paying local students. This new scheme is called FEE-HELP and it is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. FEE-HELP replaces the Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) that was previously available to local postgraduate by coursework students. To be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan a student must be an Australian citizen. For more eligibility requirements, see: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/Main/FeesLoansAndScholarships/Postgraduate/ FullFeesAndFEE-HELP/EligibilityRequirements.htm Students should refer to the RMIT International website for up to date fees information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/international/programs Also see “Fees” on page 84.
1.10 Study Methods 1.11 Part-time work in the School Chapter 1: Introduction Students will find that at RMIT, many of the Masters courses will not simply test recall capabilities. Students will need to solve problems in an exam. Furthermore, whilst doing past papers is a way to test your skills, it does not ensure a pass. The exam in a given year may bear very little resemblance to the exams of previous years. Finally, and most importantly, students cannot afford to “cram” and study before the last exam. Students must study consistently throughout the year, in each course. For more on this topic, see “Study Methods—Ten Commandments” on page 99. Students should visit the following web site to apply for work: http://wombat.cs.rmit.edu.au:5025/webtute/ If there are any issues about your work, please contact the School’s HR Manager: Phone: 9925 9583 Building 14, Level 10, Room 12 (next to the Duty Programmers) Email: hr@cs.rmit.edu.au 1.12 Technical Services Group / Duty Programmers 1.13 School Administration The School have Duty Programmers to answer student queries related to the use of all computer systems and programs. The Duty Programmers office (previously known as the Help Desk) is located on Level 10 of Building 10. Students who are experiencing problems with technical services or who have a computer-related problem are encouraged to visit the Duty Programmers or email helpdesk@cs.rmit.edu.au for assistance. If a problem is not resolved contact your lecturer. 1.13.1 General Office The School Office is on Level 10 of Building 10 and is the port of call if students are having problems with their after-hours access card, or locker, or require a Special Consideration form. The office can also assist with signing off pre-approved enrolment variations (approval should be gained from your advisor prior to visiting the office - bring a copy of the email). 1.13.2 Timetabling Staff 1.13.3 Teaching and Learning Advisors Contact details are: Office: Building 10, Level 10, Room 7 Telephone: 9925 2348 Fax: 9662 1617 Email: office@cs.rmit.edu.au Academic administration also includes timetabling and other important tasks. Ms Natasha Ooi (email: natasha@cs.rmit.edu.au) is responsible for the postgraduate timetabling, especially as these relate to students also employed in the School. All other timetabling issues should be relayed to your lecturer or Program Advisor. The School employs a number of full-time teaching and learning advisors available to all students. They are there to assist students for a wide range of problems - learning, housing, stress, health, transport, settling in problems, orientation, problems with a course, etc. Students are expected to visit a T&L advisor before seeing their academic advisor. 5
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1.10 Study Methods<br />
1.11 Part-time work in the School<br />
Chapter 1: Introduction<br />
Students will find that at <strong>RMIT</strong>, many of the Masters courses will not simply test recall<br />
capabilities. Students will need to solve problems in an exam. Furthermore, whilst doing<br />
past papers is a way to test your skills, it does not ensure a pass. <strong>The</strong> exam in a given<br />
year may bear very little resemblance to the exams of previous years. Finally, and most<br />
importantly, students cannot afford to “cram” and study before the last exam. Students<br />
must study consistently throughout the year, in each course. For more on this topic, see<br />
“Study Methods—Ten Commandments” on page 99.<br />
Students should visit the following web site to apply for work:<br />
http://wombat.cs.rmit.edu.au:5025/webtute/<br />
If there are any issues about your work, please contact the School’s HR Manager:<br />
Phone: 9925 9583<br />
Building 14, Level 10, Room 12 (next to the Duty Programmers)<br />
Email: hr@cs.rmit.edu.au<br />
1.12 Technical Services Group / Duty Programmers<br />
1.13 School Administration<br />
<strong>The</strong> School have Duty Programmers to answer student queries related to the use of all<br />
computer systems and programs. <strong>The</strong> Duty Programmers office (previously known as<br />
the Help Desk) is located on Level 10 of Building 10.<br />
Students who are experiencing problems with technical services or who have a<br />
computer-related problem are encouraged to visit the Duty Programmers or email<br />
helpdesk@cs.rmit.edu.au for assistance.<br />
If a problem is not resolved contact your lecturer.<br />
1.13.1 General Office <strong>The</strong> School Office is on Level 10 of Building 10 and is the port of call if students are<br />
having problems with their after-hours access card, or locker, or require a Special<br />
Consideration form. <strong>The</strong> office can also assist with signing off pre-approved enrolment<br />
variations (approval should be gained from your advisor prior to visiting the office - bring<br />
a copy of the email).<br />
1.13.2 Timetabling<br />
Staff<br />
1.13.3 Teaching and<br />
Learning<br />
Advisors<br />
Contact details are:<br />
Office: Building 10, Level 10, Room 7<br />
Telephone: 9925 2348<br />
Fax: 9662 1617<br />
Email: office@cs.rmit.edu.au<br />
Academic administration also includes timetabling and other important tasks. Ms<br />
Natasha Ooi (email: natasha@cs.rmit.edu.au) is responsible for the postgraduate<br />
timetabling, especially as these relate to students also employed in the School. All other<br />
timetabling issues should be relayed to your lecturer or Program Advisor.<br />
<strong>The</strong> School employs a number of full-time teaching and learning advisors available to all<br />
students. <strong>The</strong>y are there to assist students for a wide range of problems - learning,<br />
housing, stress, health, transport, settling in problems, orientation, problems with a<br />
course, etc. Students are expected to visit a T&L advisor before seeing their academic<br />
advisor.<br />
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