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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? 72 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
14.5.3 I have completed a Graduate Diploma. Can I get credit into the Masters? 14.5.4 Can I take out a Certificate or Diploma before I complete the Masters Degree? Chapter 14: Frequently asked questions knowledge purposes, but cannot count it towards the postgraduate degree and must replace it with a suitable elective. 3. The student may make claims on the basis of substantial work experience of a quality indicating that the student is competent in the material covered in a course. 4. Exemptions are for core courses only. 5. The student may only claim exemptions at the commencement of the program. 6. Exemption challenge tests are normally held at the second week of semester. 7. The student will not be assumed to meet the exemption requirements until the student has passed the challenge test. This means that the student will not be allowed to enrol in courses for which they have not completed any prerequisite course, or have not been exempted from them. 8. Before deciding to seek an exemption, the student should look for information on individual courses in the their relevant program’s handbook. Process for students seeking exemptions 1. The student must do so by the end of the second week of semester (or with some exceptions, within the first semester of studies within the program). 2. The student completes the application for exemption (obtained from the Hub (City campus, Building 12, Level 4)). 3. The student submits the claim and any supporting documents to their program advisor. 4. The student may be asked to sit a challenge test (organised in conjunction with the lecturer for the course) if the submitted information is not conclusive. (In this case the student follows the next 4 procedures:) a. The student is notified that the challenge test will go ahead and is given instructions to make a payment of $110 to the Computer Science General office at building 10 level 10 room 7, and receives a receipt. b. A time is arranged for the student to sit the exam (in week 0, 1 or 2). An emailed confirmation will be sent to the student to confirm details. c. The student provides the receipt to the lecturer of the course, who will provide a course guide, sample exam and solutions. d. The student sits the test as advised. This is dependent on the individual student and the particular Graduate Diploma. If the courses you completed for your Graduate Diploma are at the standard that we expect, then it is possible that you will get credit. Students should contact the program advisor after enrolment (make an appointment) and be prepared to bring exam questions, syllabi and assignments for the course for which you wish to gain credit. This is not necessary if the course was done within the School of Computer Science and Information Technology. Yes you may. Students in MC062 MTech (IT) or GD055 GDipSD who have completed four approved courses, including COSC1283 Programming Techniques and ISYS1117 Software Engineering: Analysis and Design, are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Software Development (GC077). Students who have completed eight approved courses, including COSC1283 Programming Techniques, COSC1285 Advanced Programming Techniques, ISYS1117 Software Engineering: Analysis and Design, and ISYS1055 Introduction to Database Systems, are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Software Development (GD055). Students in MC061 Master of Applied Science (IT) or GD057 Graduate Diploma in IT who have completed at least four approved Stage C level courses are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in IT (GC038). Students in MC061 or GD057 who have completed eight approved Stage C level courses, with four of these courses being in a specialist area, are eligible to apply for the Graduate Diploma in IT. Students in MC063 MTech (IWeb) or GD059 GDip (IWeb) who have completed four approved courses are eligible to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Internet and Web Computing. 73
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