300576 v.3 Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies

GradCertInetStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 030948K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course provides skills and knowledge in Internet practice, and an understanding of the growth, uses, future development and application of the Internet. It is designed to complement existing knowledge and is a general qualification studied in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities. Creative overlap between current employment and study is possible.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary education institution.

Note

Alternative pathways are available for mature age students. In exceptional cases substantial, relevant work experience may allow for entry for applicants without a bachelor degree. In this case, no recognition of prior learning will be granted.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students whose prior learning is recognised will, except in exceptional cases, still be required to complete 100 credit points to obtain the graduate certificate but willbe permitted to study alternative units to those for which they have been granted recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study through flexible delivery using Internet technologies, including additional class contact for on-campus students. Class contact is mandatory for international students in Australia.

Course Organisation

Students study four general units developing their broad skills and understandings of the Internet. Learning takes place through a mix of individual study, using materials provided by Curtin in electronic or print form, and group collaboration and communication. Active student participation and immersion in the Internet environment is emphasised. Students may be permitted to transfer from this course to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Internet Studies to continue studies at a more advanced level and with a greater degree of specialisation.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

Students are required to have and maintain reliable Internet access.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
300579	v.4	Internet Studies 502 - Internet Communications	2.0	25.0
300580	v.4	Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction	2.0	25.0
301498	v.2 *	Internet Studies 505 - Current Issues and Developments	2.0	25.0
305995	v.1 *	Internet Studies 506 - Cyberanalytics	2.0	25.0
				100.0

Units may be substituted if approved by the Course Coordinator

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2				Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.