<H1>Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology: North Ryde (Sydney) - 2006</H1>
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<TD><A href="http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/areas_coursedetails.aspx?cse=169&CurrentYear=2007&StudyOptionID=1&CourseLevelID=2&Location=North Ryde (Sydney)"><FONT color=#000000>2007</FONT></A></TD></SPAN></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TD><SPAN id=lblComment>You are currently viewing the 2006 version of this course for North Ryde (Sydney). To view another year or location, please click the appropriate tab above.</SPAN></TD>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Course Information:</TH></TR>
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<TH>College:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblCollegeName>College of Science and Technology</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Division:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblDivisionName>Division of Information and Communication Sciences</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Department(s):</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblDivDepartmentName><A href="http://www.ics.mq.edu.au/ppdp" target=_blank><FONT color=#000000>Postgraduate and Professional Development Programs</FONT></A></SPAN><SPAN id=lblDepartments><BR></SPAN></TD></TR>
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<TH>Area Of Study:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblAreasOfStudyDesc>Computing and Electronics<BR></SPAN></TD></TR>
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<TH>Course Type:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblCourseTypeName>Postgraduate</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Degree Type*:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblDegreeTypeName>Postgraduate Diploma</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>CRICOS Code:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblCRICOSCode>044934A</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Key Features:</TH></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><SPAN id=lblKeyFeatures>The Postgraduate Diploma program allows you to specialise, partners with industry and capitalises on our research expertise. You can choose to specialise in Web Technologies, Software Engineering, Internetworking or Information Systems, or do a broader range of material. Students who perform well (GPA 2.75) can progress to the Master of Information Technology program.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Suitable For:</TH></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><SPAN id=lblSuitableFor>Recent graduates holding an ICT degree who are seeking to develop their skills in our specialist areas. Experienced ICT professionals who are seeking to consolidate their existing skills with the latest in best practice and research, or to progress their career in one of our specialist areas.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Career Opportunities:</TH></TR>
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<TD colSpan=2><SPAN id=lblCareerOportunities>This can give you a competitive advantage in employment over recent graduates from bachelor programs, as well as help your case for promotion or advancement within your chosen field. Graduates from our programs can be employed in a range of occupations, including: Applications Programmer, Web Services Specialist, Web Programmer, Database Administrator, Software Engineer, Network Analyst, Network Manager, Systems Administrator, Project Manager and IT Manager.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Requirements - <SPAN id=lblCurrentYear>2006 :</SPAN> </TH></TR><SPAN id=lblRequirements>View Requirements for: <A href="http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/areas_coursedetails.aspx?cse=169&CurrentYear=2007&CourseLevelID=2&Location=North Ryde (Sydney)"><FONT color=#000000>2007</FONT></A> </SPAN>
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<TH>Entry Requirements:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblEntryRequirements>Bachelor degree in an ICT related discipline from a recognised university or a Bachelors degree in a broader science or business discipline which involved a substantial practical or theoretical computing component or a Graduate Diploma in an ICT discipline or a Bachelors degree with a minimum of 3 years technical or management work experience in an ICT field. Graduates must have a strong skill in at least one programming language. </SPAN></TD></TR><SPAN id=lblAlternativeRequirements></SPAN>
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<TH>Course Quota:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblCseQuota>No</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Work Experience Requirements:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblWorkExpReqd>Relevant work experience an advantage.</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>English Language Requirements:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblEngReq>TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 
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<LI>Paper based Test: Score of 580 overall, 5.0 TWE and the following scores for each section: Listening 53, Writing 51, Reading 52 
<LI>Computer based Test: 237 overall, 5.0 TWE, with a minimum of 19 in each section.</LI></UL>IELTS (International English Language Testing) Score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.<BR><BR>Students who do not meet the English entry requirements above are advised to include an English Language Course prior to commencing full time study.</SPAN><FONT style="back-ground-COLOR: #f9f9f9"> </FONT></TD></TR>
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<TH class=header colSpan=2>Course Details - <SPAN id=lblCourseDetailsCurrentYear>2006 :</SPAN> </TH></TR><SPAN id=lblCourseDetails>View Details for: <A href="http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/areas_coursedetails.aspx?cse=169&CurrentYear=2007&CourseLevelID=2&Location=North Ryde (Sydney)"><FONT color=#000000>2007</FONT></A> </SPAN>
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<TH>Minimum Course Duration:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblMinCourseDuration>0.5 Years</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Course Commences:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblStartMonthCurrentYear>Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July), 2006</SPAN> - view the <A href="http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/calendar.aspx"><FONT color=#000000>Academic Calendar</FONT></A> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Study Options:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblStudyOptionName>Full-Time<BR></SPAN></TD></TR>
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<TH>Course Fee (per program):</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblTotalFee>$10,400.00</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Location:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblLocationCourseDetail>North Ryde (Sydney)</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH><SPAN id=lblCourseCreditPointsLabel>Total Course Credit Points:</SPAN></TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblCseCreditPointValue>16</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Subjects Per Year:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblSubjectPerYr>4-6</SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Application:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblApplyOnline1><A href="http://www.international.mq.edu.au/study/postgraduate/application_info.aspx"><FONT color=#000000>Apply for this course here</FONT></A></SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Enquiries to:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblEnquiries>Postgraduate and Professional Development Programs - <A href="mailto:pgadmin@ics.mq.edu.au"><FONT color=#000000>pgadmin@ics.mq.edu.au</FONT></A></SPAN> </TD></TR>
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<TH>Notes:</TH>
<TD><SPAN id=lblNotes>While the minimum time to complete this subject is one semester, the average student takes two (2) semesters (hoever this can include a summer semester). Students who meet the requirements of the degree progression policy (see the course website) may apply to continue into the masters degree.</SPAN></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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