Master of Computer Science

Comments about Master of Computer Science - On Campus - Perth - WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Western Australia

• Objectives
  The Master of Computer Science is a professional Masters degree designed to meet the demand for extended computer skills and to impart theoretical and practical knowledge required for positions in computer technology.
• Entry requirements
  Normal entry requirement is a Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Academic Title
  Master of Computer Science
• Course description
  This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
  Master of Computer Science students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
  
      * Software Engineering
      * Networking
      * Computer Science
      * Information Technology
  
  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 enrolling.
  
   
  
   WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING
  
  Students in this course have the opportunity to seek a Work Integrated Learning placement with and industry partner equivalent to one semester of fulltime study. Such placements are available to students who have:
  
  ·         Successfully completed any prerequisite units,
  
  ·         successfully completed at least two thirds of the requirements towards the degree and,
  
  ·         have a Weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% or higher across their course, or
  
  ·         have a WAM of 70% or higher for the two semesters preceding their application.
  
  Students who meet these criteria and who wish to participate in Work Integrated Learning must apply in writing to their Course Coordinator by the end of Week 9 of the Semester PRIOR to the intended placement. Students should seek the advice of the Course Coordinator as to appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure and also as to their eligibility to be considered. Selection will be based on academic performance, the application and a formal interview process.
  
  Students considering applying for Work Integrated Learning should note that participation may mean that they cannot complete the requirements for a double major or other potential unit set combinations within their courses.
  
  Successful applicants for work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for CSI3345 Work Experience Project (for undergraduate students) or CSI5255 Work Experience Project (for postgraduate students). These are 60 credit point units and represent a full semester's study load. Students are advised NOT to enroll in any additional units while taking either of the Work Experience Project units.
  
   
  
  Year One - Semester 1
  Students must complete the following core units:
  Unit            Description                                     Points
  CSG4130    Applied Communications                  15
  CSI4201    Systems Analysis                              15
  CSI4341    Systems and Database Design         15
  CSP4150    Programming Principles                    15
  
  Year One - Semester 2
  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 selected specialisation stream as listed below (20 credit points)
  
  Year Two - Semester 1
  Students must complete the following core units:
  Unit            Description                  Points
  CSI5150    Project Preparation         20
  OR
  CSG5141    Research Proposal         20
  Plus two units from their selected specialisation stream 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 unit from their selected specialisation stream as listed below (20 credit points)

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