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Diploma of Computing
The Diploma of Computing is ideal if you have an interest in information technology and
provides a broad introduction to computing. You can specialise in a particular area in the
second and third years of your degree, constructing a specific program of study tailored
to your intended career. A final year project will also give you the opportunity to practice
your knowledge and skills.

Your direct pathway to Macquarie University

High School

SIBT

2nd year Macquarie University

Fees
Year

International Students

Australian Students

Fee-Help

2014 A$26,400 (A$3,300 per

unit)

A$21,760 (or $2,720 per

unit)

Available for Australian

students

2015 A$26,960 (A$3,370 per

unit)

A$22,480 (A$2,810 per

unit)

Available for Australian

students

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Units
Select eight units in total

Core Unit
ACSC100 Academic Communication in
Science

Core or elective units depending on

articulation
ACCG100 Accounting 1A
ACCG106 Accounting Information for
Decision Making
BBA111 Organisational Behaviour
COMP115 Introduction to Computer
Science
COMP125 Fundamentals of Computer
Science
DMTH137 Discrete Mathematics 1

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Location
SIBT at Macquarie
University North Ryde

Duration

Two or three semesters

Intakes

February, June, October

CRICOS Codes:

051204K, 053277K

SIBT Representatives

ENGG141 Digital Fundamentals

ISYS100 IT and Society
ISYS104 Introduction to Business
Information Systems
ISYS114 Introduction to Systems Design
and Data Management
MATH130 Mathematics 1E
MATH135 Mathematics 1A
MATH136 Mathematics 1B
PHL137 Critical Thinking
STAT170 Introductory Statistics

Second year of your

Macquarie University
degree
Bachelor of Arts U

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Bachelor of e-Business * U
Bachelor of Engineering (majors in
Computer Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering, Software
Engineering, Telecommunications
Engineering, Wireless Engineering)* U
Bachelor of Environment (majors in
Environmental Management,
Environmental Earth Science, Spatial
Information Science)* U
Bachelor of Information Technology
(majors in Software Technology, Business
Information Systems, Web Design and
Development)* U
Bachelor of Information Technology Games Design and Development*
Bachelor of Science (majors in Software
Technology, Business Information Systems,
Environmental Management,
Environmental Earth Science, Spatial
Information Science, Web Design and
Development)* U
U Macquarie University
*You must study prescribed units during the diploma to
progress to the degree program. Please email SIBT at
future@sibt.nsw.edu.au for more information.
Additional first-year degree units must be completed at
Macquarie University. Please email SIBT at
future@sibt.nsw.edu.au for more information.

Employment and career

paths
Artificial intelligence; database administration;
e-commerce; language technology; multimedia
and internet development; networking;
programming; system analysis; various areas in
government and industry.

Average starting salaries

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According to 2013 research conducted by

Graduate Careers Australia, average graduate
starting salaries are:
Computer Science: A$51,000
Electronic Engineering: A$51,500

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Diploma of Arts
Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Commerce
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Diploma of Computing
Diploma of Engineering

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