ObjectivesDesigned for graduates with a background in Computer Science who wish to expand their areas of knowledge and expertise. Students select one of four areas of specialisation as well as completing core units covering professionalism, project management and the execution of a substantial industry related project. Disciplines offered include: Software Engineering, Networking, Computer Science and Information Technology.
Entry requirementsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Systems or closely related fields OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years of appropriate professional experience.
Academic titleMaster of Science (Computer Science)
Course descriptionThis course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa. Master of Science (Computer Science) students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
Students must complete the programme outlined below. All semester enrolments are subject to unit availability and students must consult the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment. All three elective units should be selected from a single area of specialisation.
Year One - Semester 1
Students must complete the following core units:
Unit Description Points
CSI5113 Principles of Project Management 20
CSI5108 IT Professionalism and Practice 20
Plus one unit from their area of specialisation listed below (20 credit points)
Year One - Semester 2
Students must complete three units from their areas of specialisation as listed below. (20 credit points each)
Year Two - Semester 1
Students must complete the core unit listed below:
Unit Description Points
CSI5150 Project Preparation 20
OR
CSG5141 Research Proposal 20
Plus two elective units chosen from a second area of specialisation as listed below. (20 credit points each)
Year Two - Semester 2
Students must complete the following core units:
Unit Description Points
CSI5251 Project 1 20
CSI5252 Project 2 20
Plus one elective unit from a second area of specialisation as listed below. (20 credit points)