The MBC information booklet - RMIT University

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Terminology ...........................................................................................................................1
1.1.1 Programs and Courses........................................................................................................ 1
1.1.2 Portfolios.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.3 Semesters ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Program Purpose...................................................................................................................1
1.3 Prior Learning and Advanced Standing .................................................................................2
1.3.1 Honours Degrees ................................................................................................................ 2
1.3.2 Graduate Diplomas.............................................................................................................. 2
1.3.3 How to apply for Advanced Standing .................................................................................. 2
1.4 Intermediate Awards ..............................................................................................................3
1.5 Satisfactory Progress.............................................................................................................3
1.6 Masters Program Structure....................................................................................................3
1.6.1 Full-time and part-time......................................................................................................... 3
1.6.2 Duration ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.6.3 Delivery Modes.................................................................................................................... 3
1.6.4 Summer Classes ................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.5 Work Load ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Graduate Diploma in IT (GD057) Program Structure.............................................................4
1.8 Graduate Certificate in IT (GC038) Program Structure..........................................................4
1.9 Fees .......................................................................................................................................4
1.9.1 Local Students..................................................................................................................... 4
1.9.2 International Students.......................................................................................................... 4
1.10 Study Methods .......................................................................................................................5
1.11 Part-time work in the School ..................................................................................................5
1.12 Technical Services Group / Duty Programmers.....................................................................5
1.13 School Administration ............................................................................................................5
1.13.1 General Office ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.13.2 Timetabling Staff.................................................................................................................. 5
1.13.3 Teaching and Learning Advisors ......................................................................................... 5
1.14 Academic Staff.......................................................................................................................6
1.14.1 Program Advisor.................................................................................................................. 6
1.14.2 Minor Theses and Projects Coordinator .............................................................................. 7
1.14.3 Postgraduate Programs Leader .......................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 2 MASTERS PROGRAM FORMAT AND TIMETABLES
2.1 Terminology and Definitions...................................................................................................9
2.1.1 Specialist Cluster................................................................................................................. 9
2.1.2 Elective Cluster.................................................................................................................. 10
2.1.3 Minor Thesis/Project.......................................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Vocational Cluster ............................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Steps to Complete the Program...........................................................................................10
2.2.1 Full Time Student .............................................................................................................. 10
2.2.2 Part Time Student.............................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Timetables ...........................................................................................................................11
2.3.1 Timetable by Semester...................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 February Semester 2006................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 July Semester 2006........................................................................................................... 15
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