PROPOSAL TO REVISE A PROGRAM

1.	MAIN FEATURES OF PROPOSAL

1.1	Program name	1.2	Abbreviation

Graduate Diploma in Computing and Information Technology (GradDip CIT,5432)
Masters of Computing and Information Technology (MCIT,8682)
Masters of Information Technology (MIT,8684)

Note: The proposed changes are limited to the Internetworking major within these programs:
COMPIS5432 – Internetworking 
COMPIS8682 – Internetworking
COMPIS8684 – Internetworking

1.3	Program code 

1.4	Staff Contact 	ext/email

Chun Tung Chou	ext 57203 / ctchou@cse.unsw.edu.au   
1.5	Program Authority

School:	 School of Computer Science and Engineering

Faculty: Engineering

AOU code: 

1.6	Proposed Revision Summary Checklist

The proposed revision is to increase the number of core electives available to the students. Currently, the students choose 3 core electives out of 4. The proposal is to increase the number of core ele tives to 5. 

	to change the name of the program		to amend the program structure	
	to increase the program requirements		to reduce the program requirements	
	
X     to vary the mix of compulsory core and elective courses
		to increase the elective choices available
	
	to vary the unit of credit value of 	courses/stages		to re-arrange the program by 	introducing, adding or deleting a major 	stream of study	
	to offer the program by alternative 	means 	eg. distance delivery		to increase the research content of the 	program	
	to charge fees		 Other (specify) 	

(Tick relevant box)	YES	NO	
1.7	Authorisation			
Has this proposal received endorsement from the: University Librarian			
Has this proposal received endorsement from the: Registrar’s Nominee			
Has this proposal received approval from the: Dean			
1.8	Consultation Process
Have other interested parties, including other academic units, students and visiting committees, been consulted on the proposed revision? Provide details/copies of correspondence under section 3. 	Yes		
1.9	Planning Office
Does this proposal fit in with your Faculty’s enrolment profile?  Has the Planning Office been informed if the enrolment profile will be altered by the proposal?	Yes		
1.10	Units of credit
Does the proposed revision to the University’s policy on units of credit?  Provide details, particularly where there is a divergence from this policy, under section 2.4.	N/A		
1.11	General Education program (for undergraduate programs only)			

2.	PROGRAM DETAILS

2.1	Current Enrolment and EFTSU

	Program 5432			Program 8682				Program 8684
Stage 1	Stage 1  3	Stage 1  8	
Stage 2	Stage 2  5	Stage 2	
Stage 3	Stage 3	Stage 3	
Stage 4	Stage 4	Stage 4	
Stage 5	Stage 5	Stage 5	
Stage 6	Stage 6	Stage 6	

2.2	Details of Existing Program

CURRENT ENTRY IN THE FACULTY HANDBOOK,
WITH PROPOSED REVISIONS CLEARLY INDICATED

COMPIS5432/8682/8684 - Internetworking
Internetworking majors take three courses from the following:
COMP9331(C) Computer Networks & Applications
COMP9332(D) Network Routing & Switching
COMP9333(D) Advanced Computer Networks
COMP9334(D) Systems Capacity Planning	

OR

PROPOSED ENTRY IN THE FACULTY HANDBOOK

COMPIS5432/8682 - Internetworking
Internetworking majors take three courses from the following:
COMP9331(C) Computer Networks & Applications
COMP9332(D) Network Routing & Switching
COMP9333(D) Advanced Computer Networks
COMP9334(D) Systems Capacity Planning
COMP9441 Cryptography & Security
One of the following 3 courses
a.	COMP9335 Wireless Mesh and Sensor Networks
b.	COMP9336 Mobile Data Networking
c.	COMP9337 Securing Wireless Networks	

2.3	Proposed Revision in Detail

The proposed changes increase the number of core electives from 4 to 6. This is intended to give students more choices in the electives. The added core electives also reflect changes in the subject area. There is an increase demand for students in Internetworking to have good working knowledge of computer security and wireless networks. The core electives are selected to reflect these trends. 

2.4	Units of credit

The proposed change is to increase the number of core electives to the program. There are no other changes to the program. 

Stage 1	
Stage 2	
Stage 3	
Stage 4	
Stage 5	
Stage 6	

Total units of credit for the program 	
Full-time program load equivalence (EFTSU) 	

2.5	Date of Last Program Revision
2005

2.6	Next Program Review Date
Expected date of the next program review will be 2008. 

2.7	Student Impact Statement/Transitional Arrangements
The proposal is to increase the number of core electives and this will not impact on the currently enrolled students. 

2.8	General Education program (for undergraduate programs only)

2.9	Alternative Delivery of Programs
Not applicable. 

2.9.1	Alternative Delivery Arrangements

2.9.2	Multi-mode Delivery Guidelines

The following issues should be addressed in proposals for Multi-mode delivery:
•	parity in admission requirements to ensure that the integrity of programs at UNSW was not compromised; 
•	administrative processes relating to enrolments and dealing with students overseas;
•	content and standard of courses and assuring comparability with on-campus courses; 
•	by whom and how courses were to be delivered;
•	assessment procedures; and
•	availability of library resources.

Note:  The business components of off-shore proposals are considered by the International Strategies Committee (ISC) chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) whilst the Academic Board approves the academic aspects of proposals for offshore delivery of existing programs.  The ISC considers (i) partnership arrangements; (ii) whether the impact on the faculty of staff going overseas has been considered; and (iii) whether appropriate steps have been taken to register the program in the country concerned.

	The Postgraduate Coursework Committee has wished to ensure that the following issues have been addressed in proposals for offshore delivery:  parity in admission requirements to ensure that the integrity of programs at UNSW is not compromised; administrative processes relating to enrolments and dealing with students overseas; content and standard of courses and assuring comparability with on-campus courses; by whom and how courses are to be delivered; assessment procedures and availability of library resources.

Proponents should contact the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) regarding this committee.

2.9.3	University resources required by students
Provide details of what University resources will be required by students and how access to them will be provided for students studying off campus.

2.10	Information Technology Requirements for students (for all programs)

Standard IT requirement applies to these plans.

3.	CROSS REFERRAL

As a substantial program revision can have a significant impact on other units within the University, it is the responsibility of the Academic Unit initiating the proposal to identify and consult with all those units (both academic and administrative) that might have an interest.  Such consultation should be directed through the Dean and/or Presiding Member of the relevant faculty.

3.1	Academic Units with Potential Interest
Which academic units have been identified as having potential interest or would by academic custom or usage, be considered to have an interest in the proposal?  Provide details and copies of correspondence of consultation with those units.

School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications. Consultation has been sent to EET on 29 September 2006.

3.2	Material Overlap and Service Teaching

Respond to the following questions and provide details where the answer is Yes.

(i)	Does the proposal overlap with material already being taught by other academic units?

COMP9441 has been taught at CSE for a number of years already and does not overlap significantly with courses in other academic units. COMP9335, COMP9336 and COMP9337 have recently been approved by the Faculty of Engineering. CSE consulted EET in the process of seeking Faculty approval of these courses. 

(ii)	Will students in other programs take courses in this program?

Yes. All the core electives in the Internetworking major can be taken by students from other programs. All these subjects can be taken independently but to form a major in Internetworking, a student must take at least 3 subjects from the core electives. 

(iii)	Will service teaching be provided or has it been in the past and will it no longer be provided, by other departments/schools?

3.3	Academic Cross-referral

Note:  this section of the Proposal must be signed by any interested parties
(the Dean and/or Presiding Member of the consulted Faculty/Faculties), stating:
OR
alternatively, attach copies of correspondence of consultation.

I have examined the Program Proposal and have no concerns with the matter proceeding.

Further Comments:

Dean or Presiding Member of consulted Faculty/Faculties
     /    /2005

3.4	Administrative Units or External Organisations with Interest
Which administrative units eg. IPACE, or external organisations eg. students, visiting committees, professional associations, industry representatives etc. have an interest in this proposal?  Provide details and copies of correspondence of consultation with those organisations/individuals.

3.5	Administrative Cross-referral

Note:  the Registrar’s Division needs to be consulted on the Program Proposal and this section of the Proposal must be signed by the Registrar’s Nominee, stating:

I have examined the Program Proposal and have no administrative concerns with the matter proceeding.

Further Comments:

Registrar’s Nominee
     /    /2005

4.	COURSE DETAILS
Reminder: A course proposal must be completed for each new or revised course in the revised program. The authorisation of the Dean, the Head of School, and the University Librarian is not required on each individual course proposal.  A course proposal is not required if previously approved courses form part of the revised program (a copy of the current Faculty Handbook Entry for each course should be provided instead).

4.1	Summary of Handbook Course Descriptions
Provide a summary of the description for each course in the program to appear in the Faculty Handbook detailing:

Course ID 
Course name - Long 
Staff Contact: 
Units of credit: 	Session/s offered: 	Hours Per Week: 
Pre-requisites: 
Co-requisites: 
Exclusions: 
Course Description 

5.	RESOURCE STATEMENT

5.1	Enrolment Planning
Describe the impact of the proposed revision on the Faculty’s Enrolment Plan.

5.2	Details of Fees
The University charges tuition fees for:
•	all postgraduate coursework programs and some undergraduate programs offered to Australian citizens and permanent residents;
•	undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered to International Students; and
•	enrolment in voluntary non-award courses (ie. courses from an award program which will not be counted towards an award program at UNSW or elsewhere).

The setting of the above fees is are course to
•	University policy and procedures, and
•	Commonwealth Government legislation and guidelines.

As tuition fees for award programs are approved annually by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the Executive Director, Business and Finance, if the proposal involves fees, a Business Plan (Appendix B) should be completed separately and submitted for approval by the Vice-Chancellor.  Contact the Business Office for advice on completion of the Business Plan ext 1815. 

Provide details of actual fees payable by students.

Proposed fee:

$	 for non-award enrolment (local)	
$	 for non-award enrolment (international)	
$	 for full fee-paying program enrolment (local)	
$	 for full fee-paying program enrolment (international)	

5.3	Resource Impact
Provide full details of the effect of the revision on:

5.3.1	Teaching Format

Hours per Week per Student:
Session 1	Session 2	
	 Lectures		 Lectures	
	 Tutorials		 Tutorials	
	 Laboratories		 Laboratories	
	 Seminars		 Seminars	
	 Other		 Other	
	 Total hours per week		 Total hours per week	

5.3.2	Staffing Requirements

Hours per week
	 Full-time Academic Staff 	
	 Part-time Teaching Staff	
	 General Staff	

5.3.3	Support Requirements

	 Laboratories	
	 Equipment	
	 Other	

5.3.4	Accommodation
(Tick whichever is applicable)

No additional facilities required  

OR

Space/facilities required but can be provided from own resources and/or existing allocation  

OR

Space is required amounting to 	m2 on:
	 (i)	temporary basis for 	 years
	 (ii)	permanent basis

5.3.5	Materials Requirements

5.3.6	Equipment Requirements

(i)	Expenditure on new or replacement equipment

(ii)	Annual maintenance on new equipment.

5.3.7	Computing Requirements

5.3.8	Library Requirements

6.	AUTHORISATION

6.1	University Librarian’s Endorsement

Note:  this section of the Proposal must be signed by a Library representative, stating:

I have examined the Library needs related to the above proposal and certify that existing Library holdings, staffing, services and accommodation are adequate / inadequate (delete one)  to cover the demands that are inherent in it.

Appropriate arrangements for the use of digitised material to support this program have been made by the Program Authority with the University Librarian.

Further Comments:

University Librarian
    /    /2005

6.2	Dean’s Approval

Note:  this section of the Proposal must be signed by the Dean, stating:

I have examined the resource implications of the above proposal in regard to staff, space, materials, equipment, capital funds, and computing, and certify that:

(Tick whichever is applicable)

6.2.1	(i)	the proposal involves no additional resources. (A statement from the Head of School explaining how this can be achieved must be provided below);  or
(ii)	the proposal involves additional resources and it is proposed to redeploy existing resources within the faculty. (A statement from the Head of School explaining how this will be achieved must be provided below); or
(iii)	the proposal involves additional resources to be obtained as set out below; or
(iv)	the additional resources essential to bring the proposal into effect cannot be found within resources available to the faculty. 

6.2.2	Fees (delete if not applicable):

	a fee will not be charged for this program (other than HECS)
	a fee will be charged for this program for local fee-paying students
	a fee will be charged for international students

If a fee is to be charged, the Dean must certify as follows: 

I have ensured that the Vice-Chancellor has been advised of the proposed fee arrangements, and note that approval of fee arrangements is needed before the new program can be implemented.

6.2.3	the proposal conforms to the University's commitment to Equal Opportunity in Education.

Statement from Head of School on Source of Additional Resources and/or Further Comments:

Dean
    /    /2005

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