Course details
The Diploma of Computer Systems forms part of the Bachelor of Computer Systems course. It draws on fundamental studies in; computer hardware, software, networking, systems analysis and databases. Electives allow study of broader topics such as cloud computing, operating systems and programming for web applications.
Box Hill Institute is a Cisco Training Centre for AsiaPac and the course may lead to certifications in Cisco CCNA and may also lead to other certifications.
Improve your prospects of finding work as a computer networking associate, junior internet or intranet network administrator or junior network design engineer.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Improve your prospects of finding work as a computer networking associate, junior internet or intranet network administrator or junior network design engineer.
Accreditation
- This course is government accredited and has national recognition
- This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
What further study options will I have?
This diploma articulates directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Computer Systems at Box Hill Institute. It also articulates into other Higher Education or University IT degrees.
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Application (VTAC)
How will I be assessed?
- Oral presentation
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
- Project work
- Examination or testing
- Online assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
What will I study?
You will complete 8 core subjects.
Subjects
Core Subjects
- NETWORKING AND ROUTING BASICS
- COMPUTER SYSTEMS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
- OBJECT-ORIENTED DESIGN AND PROGRAMMING
- SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
- DATABASE AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
- SWITCHING PRINCIPLES AND WAN TECHNOLOGIES
Elective Subjects
- MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING
- INTRODUCTION TO CLOUD COMPUTING
- BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES
- STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGEMENT
About Boxhill Insitute
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