Program Requirements
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Cybernetics requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
48 units from the following compulsory courses:
CECS6001 Fundamentals of a New Applied Science I
CECS6002 Fundamentals of a New Applied Science II
CECS8001 New Applied Science: Lab
Hurdle Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the first 96 units attempted to commence the 24 units of Masters courses in their Bachelor degree. Students who do not achieve this GPA will be able to complete and graduate from their Bachelor degree but will not be able to undertake Masters courses. If the total number of units attempted exceeds 96 in the same teaching period in which the 96th unit is attempted, all courses attempted will be used in the calculation of the GPA
Admission Requirements
· Applicants will be expected to submit a portfolio, and participate in an interview process as detailed on the 3A Institute website (www.3ainstitute.org); and
· A Bachelor degree with honours or international equivalent, or higher qualification, with a minimum GPA of 4/7
· A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7; or
· A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7 and a minimum of 3 years full-time, relevant work experience; or
· GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 550 (minimum 5.0 in Analytical Writing) and a minimum of 3 years full-time, relevant work experience; or
· GRE General test, completed no more than 5 years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 150 for Verbal Reasoning, 150 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years full-time, relevant work experience; or
· A minimum of 10 years of full time, relevant work experience at ANZCO Skill Level 1(see below).
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Credit Granted
Applicants who have completed a degree in a cognate discipline from a recognised university may be eligible to receive coursework credit towards this degree, in line with the ANU Coursework Award Rules.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $17,590.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $23,455.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Cybernetics is a 1 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) degree that provides students with:
- Advanced skills in managing cyber-physical systems from critical thinking and questioning, to an understanding of how the technology relates to the regulatory environment.
- A solid understanding of the machine and human components of a cyber-physical system, including their historical context.
- The intellectual framework for the management of complex, integrated systems within social context.
- The opportunity to undertake research of professional relevance.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Learning Outcomes
Select, adapt, apply, and communicate advanced methods and applied cybernetics techniques for analysing cyber-physical systems;
Apply knowledge and analysis of cyber-physical systems to decision making about policy, business, community organisations and service delivery;
Examine current issues in cyber-physical systems using leading-edge research and design practices; and
Demonstrate solid cognitive, technical, and communication skills to work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of challenges and opportunities associated with cyber-physical systems.
