RMIT University School of Computer Science and Information Technology www.cs.rmit.edu.au

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RMIT University School of Computer Science and
Information Technologywww.cs.rmit.edu.au
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Session Overview

• Welcome - Phil Vines, Academic Programs
  Co-ordinator
• Program information
• Computer Science (City) - Daryl DSouza,
  Undergraduate Program Leader
• Computer Science (Bundoora) - George Fernandez,
  Bundoora Activity Unit Leader
• Computing and Internet Technologies (Bundoora) -
  Dale Stanbrough, Course Coordinator
• Information Technology - Xiaodong Li, Course
  Advisor
• Software Engineering
• Selection into our programs
• Graduate profiles
• Questions

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Welcome

• Phil Vines, Academic Programs Co-ordinator

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Computer Science (City)

• Daryl DSouza, Undergraduate Program Leader

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Bachelor of Applied Science(Computer Science)

• This program is for students who wish to become
  computer scientists with technical skills in
  designing, developing, and managing computing
  solutions for industry or as a basis for further
  research

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First Year

• In first year you will be studying
• Programming Principles 1A and 1B
• Computer Systems 1
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Information Technology
• Maths

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Later years

• Some of the courses on offer in later years
  include

• Software Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Data Communications
• Artificial Intelligence
• Scripting Language Programming
• Real Time Rendering and 3D Games Programming
• Unix Administration and Programming (Linux)

• Web Servers and Web Technology
• User Interface Programming
• Computational Science
• Foundations of Distributed Computing
• Network Programming
• Emerging Database Technology
• Object-Oriented Programming

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Graduate Careers

• Our graduates are employed as

...at companies ranging from one person to Top
100 companies ...in Australia and in many
countries around the world
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Why come to RMIT School of CS IT?

• Good theoretical foundation many practical, up
  to date (and cool!) courses
• Practical, hands-on focus leads to
  "job-readiness"
• Great facilities
• Friendly, informal environment with great support
  from advisors

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More information

• Undergraduate Program Leader
• Daryl DSouza
• djds_at_cs.rmit.edu.au
• Program information
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/cs
  /

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Studying at theBundoora East CampusComputer
ScienceComputing and Internet Technology

• George Fernandez

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Programs at Bundoora

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing and
  Internet Technology
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Computing and
  Digital Technology

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Computer Science

• Training in computer science and a range of
  topics for computing professionals

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Computer Science

• Graduates of this program should expect to find
  employment in
• application software development
• systems software development
• systems analysis
• software engineering
• information systems development
• network and data communications

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Computing and Internet Tech.

• Provides training in Computer Science, applied to
  the Web and Internet Technology

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Computing and Internet Tech.

• Graduates of this program should
• find positions in the computing industry in
  general
• as programmers or system developers with
  specialised knowledge in developing
  internet-related applications
• will have a special niche in Internetrelated
  jobs, especially for private enterprises

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Structures
CORE COMPUTER SCIENCE programming soft.
engineering data comms. data bases dist systems
CIT web comp internet tech client/server multimed
ia tech. enterprise comp
CS comp theory concurrent comp artif.
intelligence enterprise comp
Digital Tech. DT electives
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Why Bundoora East?

• Specialised in Enterprise Computing
• includes all the software and systems
  infrastructure for EC
• enterprise systems architecture and technologies
• mobile technologies
• Java, CGI-Perl, RMI, JDBC, J2EE, XML, ASP, .NET,
  CORBA, etc.
• it may include Digital Technology electives and
  projects, such as embedded computing

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Why Bundoora East?

• The CS programs are the same
• Great environment
• great campus
• less crowded
• Excellent facilities
• computer labs, purposely built for the programs
• availability of people and computers
• support from lecturers and technical staff
• ample parking, tram/bus at the door

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More information

• Questions?
• George Fernandez (CS Bundoora) gfernandez_at_rmit.edu
  .au
• Dale Stanbrough (Computing and Internet)
• dale_at_cs.rmit.edu.au
• Program Information
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/cs
  /
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ci
  t/

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Bachelor of Applied Science(Computing and
Internet Technology)

• Dale Stanbrough
• Program Co-ordinator

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Bachelor of Applied Science(Information
Technology)

• Xiaodong Li
• B.App.Sci. IT coordinator

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Information
Technology)

• Available for people who have already completed a
  qualification such as a TAFE Advanced Diploma or
  approved Polytechnic Diploma.
• Students gain advanced standing into either the
  2nd or 3rd year of this program. Typically,
  students either complete one or one-and-a-half
  years of full time study to gain this
  qualification.

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Information
Technology)

• Areas covered from practical, skill-based courses
  through to theoretical areas. Specialist
  electives are available in
• Information Systems
• Software engineering
• networks and data communications
• multimedia
• real-time systems
• artificial intelligence
• web computing

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Professional Recognition

• The program is accredited by the Australian
  Computer Society as meeting the highest knowledge
  standards for membership.
• RMIT Information Technology graduates have
  traditionally enjoyed full employment as
  computing professionals in such diverse fields as
  commerce, business, scientific research,
  engineering and government because the program is
  responsive to industry needs.

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Career Prospects

• RMIT graduates work in areas such as
• application software development and maintenance
  
• information system development and
  administration
• website creation and maintenance
• network and data communications and
• digital media applications.

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More information

• Program Co-ordinator
• Xiaodong Li
• xiaodong_at_cs.rmit.edu.au
• Detailed program structure
• http//www2.rmit.edu.au/resources/progstruct/BP162
  .html
• More information about BAppSci IT
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/bi
  t/

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Software Engineering
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Software
Engineering)

• The Bachelor of Applied Science in Software
  Engineering aims to produce graduates who can
• engineer quality large-scale software systems
• develop with the rapidly changing computing
  environment
• exhibit professional and ethical behaviour in
  their careers

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Differences between CS and SE

• Software Engineering has these main differences
  to CS
• 4 years instead of 3
• Third year spent as internship
• Large project undertaken in fourth year
• Less electives as you must do all the Software
  Engineering courses

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Internships

• During the third year of the program students
  will work in a professional placement - either
  locally or overseas - for 12 months.
• The internship is designed to maximise your
  exposure to and involvement in the Software
  Engineering profession.
• We assist you in finding an internship

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Experiences

• Christian Brenner, intern at Web Development
  Group (WDG) as a web programmer
• "I enjoyed everything about my placement, they
  were very supportive of me and my internship, I
  was never treated as "a student"... I was treated
  as a proper employee from beginning to end, and I
  am very grateful for that experience."

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Experiences

• Damian Alonso, intern at Object Oriented Pty Ltd
• They have been great to me, I was quite happy
  with the type of work, and everybody within the
  company was really helpful when I needed to
  research my assignments... I enjoyed the role
  because I was given the space and time to learn,
  at the same time feel like I was actively
  involved in adding value to my employer, rather
  than just being a nuisance...I met a lot of
  people, and made an impression, and have been
  very fortunate to be offered a part-time position
  while I finish my final year of studies.

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Later year entry

• Students with excellent marks after first year
  Computer Science may apply for an internal
  transfer to Software Engineering

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More Information

• Program Co-ordinator
• Lin Padgham
• linpa_at_cs.rmit.edu.au
• Program information
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/se
  /

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Selection into our Programs
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Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science)

• Duration
• 3 years full-time
• Available at
• City and Bundoora Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any) and one of
  mathematical methods or specialist mathematics
• 2002 ENTER Score
• City Campus 90.00
• Bundoora Campus 80.65

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Software
Engineering)

• Duration
• 4 years full-time
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any) and one of
  mathematical methods or specialist mathematics
• 2002 ENTER Score 94.80

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Information
Technology)

• Duration
• Between one and one and a half years with a
  prior qualification
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• At least a credit average over a minimum of two
  years recognised study (TAFE Advanced Diploma or
  an approved Polytechnic diploma) in Computing and
  Information Technology.

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Computing and
Internet Technology)

• Duration
• 3 years full-time
• Available at
• Bundoora Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any)
• 2002 ENTER Score 82.50

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Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Systems)

• Duration
• 4 years full-time
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 - One of mathematical methods or
  specialist mathematics
• A study score of at least 20 in English (any)
• 2002 ENTER Score 81.15

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer
Science)/Bachelor of Engineering (Communication
Engineering)

• Duration
• 5 years full-time
• (includes industry experience)
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any) and a study score
  of 20 in one of mathematical methods or
  specialist mathematics
• 2002 ENTER Score 92.95

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer
Science)/Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic
Engineering)

• Duration
• 5 years full-time
• (includes industry experience)
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any) and a study score
  of 20 in one of mathematical methods or
  specialist mathematics
• 2002 ENTER Score 92.95

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Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer
Science)/Bachelor of Engineering (Computer
Systems Engineering)

• Duration
• 5 years full-time
• (includes industry experience)
• Available at
• City Campus
• Prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4 English (any) and a study score
  of 20 in one of mathematical methods or
  specialist mathematics
• 2002 ENTER Score 92.15

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Our graduates
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Kevin Toh

• Studied a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer
  Science)
• Now works at Canon Australia Pty as an Associate
  Software Engineer
• His work involves travel to Japan
• Originally wanted to join the Police Force in
  Year 12

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Claire Hennekam

• Studied a Bachelor of Applied Science (Software
  Engineering)
• Completed her 12 month internship at IBM in
  Germany
• Now she works at PA Consulting Group
• Work involves travel to UK, NZ, Singapore,
  Thailand and Malaysia

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Brett White

• Completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer
  Science) and Bachelor of Engineering (Computer
  Systems Engineering)
• Completed a project sponsored by Agilent
  Technologies whilst a student
• Now is a Research and Development Engineer at
  Agilent Technologies
• His work involves travel to America

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Support

• Scholarships
• Prizes sponsored by industry and RMIT CSIT
• Careers Expo
• Interview skills and public-speaking skills
  workshops
• IT Industry Seminar

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More Information

• See the Schools web site
• http//www.cs.rmit.edu.au/courses/
• Selection Officer
• Laura Thomson
• laura_at_cs.rmit.edu.au

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• Questions?