The MBC information booklet - RMIT University

Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions
14.9 Background
14.9.1 How should I
study? What
should I
expect?
14.9.2 International
Background
14.9.3 Some aspects
of my
computing
education are
either patchy,
or were done
so long ago
that I have
forgotten
them. What
shall I do?
14.10 Careers
14.10.1 Can the
School
provide me
with career
information?
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The Learning Skills Unit (LSU) offers a wide range of free workshops in academic learning
skills for all RMIT students. Also, the Learning Resource Centre at the Hub (City campus,
Building 12, Level 4) is a room full of resources designed to support students with learning
skills, study techniques, writing, English language development, etc.
For more information about the LSU workshops and the Learning Resource Centre, go to
http://aps.eu.rmit.edu.au/lsu/services/index.html.
Students should note that it is unlikely that you will pass courses by “cramming” at the end
of a semester, or by doing as many past examination papers as possible. Exams are likely
to have fewer “memory recall” type questions and may be totally different from one year to
the next. The best strategy is to ensure that you understand all the matters pertaining to a
course on a weekly basis, and meet with your lecturer or tutor to explain any problems.
Don’t let a week go by with lingering doubts. See “Exams” on page 83.
International students should note that an important reason for students having difficulty
with the program is that some cultures do not encourage students to speak up when they
have problems. Students think that by the end of the semester things will magically
improve. Nothing can be further from the truth. Do not let a single week go by if there is
some aspect of a course that you do not understand. Seek out your tutor, lecturer or
advisor. Don’t stay silent!
We have taken special care to list the prerequisites for each course. If you are unsure, look
at the exam for one of the prerequisite courses and see how much you can do. Read these
carefully. If you feel you have a “gap” or a doubt, please contact the lecturer well before the
lectures start. They will refer you to supplementary information.
Yes. The School has a very strong relationship with industry and as a result we are in the
position to offer several events each year for all of our students. For postgraduate
students, there are a few events we encourage you to attend:
In March of each year, throughout an afternoon, the university coordinates a Careers
Expo. This year almost 70 companies and over 3,000 RMIT students attended. A large
range of small, medium and large companies attend this event to be introduced to RMIT
students. Traditionally, March is the month when companies start recruiting final year
students for employment for the following year. Companies are also keen to talk to
students of all year levels about their company activities so that student's can start thinking
about which companies they might apply to when they reach their final year of study.
In September we invite several alumni (former local students and international students
who have gained PR) who are working in the IT Industry, to talk to postgraduate students
about how to better prepare themselves for a career in IT. This event is a great opportunity
to ask questions to those who have been successful in obtaining working work in the IT
Industry. You are also invited to enjoy some food and beverages provided by the School,
over some conversation with your student peers.
Want to hear what Company representatives have to say about the IT industry? Then don't
forget to attend the IT Industry Seminar Day in October which is coordinated for students
of all year levels. This key event is when the School invites around 7 company