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Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Computer Science will develop core knowledge in computer science and you will be able to keep up with advances in the area, with an introduction to an area of your choice: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or software engineering, to the level of a computing professional. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of computer science in various domains.

Course structure

Part A. Foundation studies24 credit points

You must complete four of the following units. You can only choose one of ITO4131and ITO4133.

Choose ITO4131 as your programming unit if you plan to undertake ITO5032, ITO5046, ITO5152 or ITO5171 as your specialist unit.

Part B. Core studies24 credit points

You must complete 24 credit points, comprising:
- the following three units (18 credit points); and
- one unit (6 credit points) from the Specified elective studies.

Specified elective studies

6 credit points

You must complete one of the following units (6 credit points). If you plan to transition to the Masters program please check the C6008 Handbook entry for specialisations.

The handbook's description of this structure

This course is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundation studies and Part B. Core studies

Part A. Foundation studies

These studies will provide an orientation and draw on best practices within the broad field of computer science practice and research. You will gain a critical understanding of theoretical and practical issues related to computer science.

Part B. Core studies

These units are in the areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or software engineering.

Entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit which determines your point of entry to the course:

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part A, and Part B.
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 24 credit points, comprising Part B.

The course comprises 48 points structured into two parts: Part A: Foundation studies (24 points) and Part B: Core studies (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A: Foundation studies (24 points)

You must complete:

ITO4001 Foundations of computing
ITO4131 Java programming or ITO4133 Introduction to Python
ITO4132 Introduction to databases
ITO4137 Architecture and networks

Part B: Core studies (24 points)

a. You must complete (18 points):

ITO5047 Fundamentals of artificial intelligence
ITO5136 Software engineering
ITO5163 Introduction to cryptography for cybersecurity

Specified elective studies

You must complete one unit from below (6 points):

ITO5032 Web application development
ITO5046 Mobile and distributed systems
ITO5152 User interface design and usability
ITO5171 Software testing, quality and standards
ITO5003 Software security
ITO5037 Network security
ITO5129 Cyber operations
ITO5225 Cloud computing and security
ITO5201 Machine learning
ITO5216 Discrete optimisation
ITO5217 Natural language processing
ITO5221 Intelligent image and video analysis

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
analyse, critically review and synthesise theories and techniques from the field of computer science;
2
systematically evaluate the application of theories and techniques from the field of computer science;
3
apply problem solving skills and theoretical knowledge to innovate design and construction of computational solutions in at least one of the following areas: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or software engineering;
4
assess and apply industry standard tools and techniques for building software systems;
5
critically evaluate, document, communicate and respond to ethical, legal, social and security issues affecting the use of technologies, and carefully consider the data privacy and cybersecurity aspects in designing and implementing reliable software solutions;

Entry requirements

English language

Monash minimum: Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Pathways

Graduate Certificate of Computer Science (C4009)

More information

Progression to further studies

If you successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Computer Science (C5008) you may be eligible for admission at entry point 3 into the Master of Computer Science (C6008).

Other information

The Graduate Diploma of Computer Science will develop core knowledge in computer science and you will be able to keep up with advances in the area, with an introduction to an area of your choice: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity or software engineering, to the level of a computing professional. It provides you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enable you to deal effectively with advanced issues involving the application of computer science in various domains.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Dr Charith Kohomban Wickrama Jayasekara

Common questions

Where can I study Graduate Diploma of Computer Science?

At Monash Online.

How do I plan my Graduate Diploma of Computer Science units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Graduate Diploma
AQF level: Level 8
Credit points: 48
Part time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 4 years

Faculty: Faculty of Information Technology
Abbreviation: GradDipCompSc
Award title: Graduate Diploma of Computer Science
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20252026