The MBC information booklet - RMIT University

Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions
14.3 Adding Courses
14.3.1 How late can I
add a course?
14.4 After-Hours Access
14.4.1 How do I get
into RMIT out
of hours?
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For the summer semester you may have only a few days to add courses (refer to
information handed out at the enrolment session for details). During the February
semester (Semester 1) and July semester (Semester 2), you can only add a course before
the end of week two of the semester. The HECS dates are used by the School for
withdrawal purposes only. For additions, you need to decide what you are going to study
before the end of University week 2. For information on withdrawing from courses see
“Withdrawal” on page 103. Your study plan must be approved and signed off by your
program advisor.
After you have enrolled you may obtain a form to apply for an after-hours access card. This
form is available from the School Office in Building 10, level 10, Room 7. You will also need
to present yourself for a photograph after applying. You can use the card until you have
finished your program.
14.5 Articulation, Exemptions and Advanced Standing
14.5.1 Can I obtain an
exemption?
14.5.2 How do I go
about getting
an exemption?
Please note that the following is relevant to all postgraduate programs other than MC061
Master of Applied Science (Information Technology) except for the ‘Timing’ section which
is still relevant:
Maximum number of exemptions
A maximum of four course exemptions can be granted to any one student. However, it is
possible, based on previous study or work experience, to forgo a certain course or courses
without credit (beyond the maximum two courses allowed for exemptions) and to take
alternative courses in their place. Any such agreement must be organised through the
appropriate program advisor, and should be agreed to in writing. It is important that you
retain this written evidence.
Courses students may be able to gain exemptions for
Exemptions will only be given for core/foundational courses, and will not be given for
elective courses.
Credit will not be given for an exemption from COSC1321 Computing Fundamentals.
Eligibility
The University’s policy is not to allow exemptions for postgraduate courses based on a
course, or courses, completed as part of an undergraduate degree.
Timing
Exemptions based on the recognition of prior learning should be applied for at the start of
the program - no later than two weeks after the start of the semester.
Note: The following information pertains to all postgraduate programs other than
MC061 Master of Applied Science (Information Technology). MC061 students
wishing to seek exemptions must consult with the program advisor, Associate
Professor Isaac Balbin.
These are interim procedures and processes for postgraduate students in the School of
Computer Science and Information Technology.
1. The student may apply for no more than four exemptions.
2. The student may not make claims for exemptions on basis of undergraduate studies.
Such a student may be assessed for Recognition of Prior Learning instead. If
successful, the student will be deemed to have passed the course for prerequisite