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Standards of progress
A sub-committee reviews the results of any candidate who
fails to reach a satisfactory standard of progress. The decision
rests with this committee as to whether the candidate is to
be allowed to continue the course.
Methods of study and instruction
More than one method of instruction is used, so active
participation is essential. Participants work in groups or
syndicates to encourage cooperative thought. In addition to
classroom time, formal syndicate studies are programmed for
each week. During these formal sessions ample opportunity
arises for questions and discussion centred on case studies or
short papers prepared by staff members for analysis.
The nature of the work schedule usually requires participants
to engage in further syndicate work of a less formal nature.
A residential weekend seminar is held in the second year of
the course.
Timetable
Sessions for both first and second year subjects have been
organised on a block system. All subject sessions will be
offered on Monday morning between 8.00am and 10.00am
and between 10.30am and 12.30pm. In addition, special
seminars and subject seminars may be scheduled for one
evening (normally Wednesday) between 6.00pm and 9.00pm.
Progression of the Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in
Business Administration graduates may be eligible to convert
to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with
further study.
Fees
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a full-fee
paying course.
~087 Graduate Diploma in Business
Information Technology
Course objectives
This course is designed as an entry level course for graduates
in any discipline who wish to utilise computing skills in their
existing profession or who may be contemplating a change in
career direction. No prior knowledge of computing will be
assumed.
The course aims to assist students whose career aspirations
are dependent on obtaining specific skills and knowledge of
computing as applied to business.
Specifically the course is aimed at giving students:
Practical skills in:
(i) common business software packages
(ii) computer programming
(iii) structured analysis
(iv) data base management systems
(v) data communication
(vi) expert system tools
Conceptual knowledge about:
(i) evaluating systems development tools
(ii) choosing appropriate methods of systems
development and appropriate processing
facilities
(iii) solving problems associated with implementing
computer and office automation systems
(iv) the role of information technology in meeting
an organisation's business objectives
Employment opportunities
The type of work that graduates may be involved in includes:
liaisinq between user areas and the computer
department (business analyst)
(ii) analysing and designing information systems
(iii) programming
(iv) evaluating software and hardware
(v) coordinating computer projects
(vi) administering a computer function within an
organisation
(vii) marketing support for software and hardware suppliers
(viii) education and training in information technology in
schools, the computer industry or the public sector
Course structure
The course structure will require successful completion of
eight subjects which may be selected (subject to prerequisite
requirements) from the list below, provided at least four are
of level three status.
The subjects are delivered at three levels:
Level 1
Introduction
BT504 lntroduction to lnformation Technology
Level 2
Intermediate
BT506 lnformation Analysis
BT521 End User Computing
BT522 Business Computing Applications
BT523 Systems Analysis 1
BT524 Programming A (COBOL)
BT526 Knowledge Based Systems
BT527 Programming B (C)
Level 3
Advanced
BT630 Data Base Manaqement Strateqies
BT631 ~ommunication;and ~rchitecthe 1
BT632 Communications and Architecture 2
BT633 Systems Analysis 2
BT634 $stems ~eveio~ment Strategies
BT635 Business Software Enaineerina
BT636 Advanced ~ ~~licatiok ~evelo~ment
BT637 Advanced Programming B
Entrance requirements
Entry is open to graduates who have a degree, diploma or
equivalent in any discipline from a recognised university or
other institution.
In addition, a small number of places are available to
applicants without tertiary qualifications but who have
substantial business experience.
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