The Master of Computer Science requires two years of full time study (or the equivalent part time). The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering. The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and the sequentially developed topics allows progression through the awards.
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, information technology, ICT-based engineering or a closely related discipline; or the Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.
Knowledge of at least second year undergraduate level study in computer science is assumed.
The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
This award aims to provide students with:
The award provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing students for admission to a research higher degree or for a career as a computing professional.
On completion of the course you will be able to:
To qualify for the Master of Computer Science, a student must complete 72 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
27 units comprising:
COMP7701 Advanced Enterprise Security (4.5 units)
COMP8715 Heuristic Optimisation GE (4.5 units)
COMP8781 Computer Mathematics GE (4.5 units)
COMP9712 Computer Programming 3 GE (4.5 units)
COMP9722 Theory and Practice of Computation GE (4.5 units)
STEM8001 Research Methods and Professional Skills (4.5 units)
9 units selected from:
COMP8801 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units)
COMP9752 Computer Game Development GE (4.5 units)
ENGR8792 Software Engineering 2 GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9704 Engineering Management (4.5 units)
18 units comprising:
COMP9781 Cybersecurity GE (4.5 units)
COMP9812 Operating Systems GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9742 Systems Engineering (4.5 units)
ENGR9881 Computer Networks GE (4.5 units)
18 units comprising:
COMP9700A Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units)
COMP9700B Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units)
COMP9700C Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units)
COMP9700D Masters Thesis (4.5/18 units)
OR
9 units comprising:
COMP9710A Masters Project (4.5/9 units)
COMP9710B Masters Project (4.5/9 units)
Plus
9 units selected from:
COMP8772 Web-Based Systems Development GE (4.5 units)
COMP9751 Interactive Computer Systems GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9002 Fundamentals of Cisco Networking GE (4.5 units)
ENGR9003 Cisco Routing and Switching GE (4.5 units)
Course Rule Notes
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