Master of Computer Science

• Reflect critically on a complex body of computer science/ICT knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice.
• Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyse complex concepts and scenarios within authentic computer science/ICT tasks and assessments.
• Apply communication and/or collaboration skills in the design of sophisticated solutions to computer science/ICT focused tasks and assessments.
• Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial computer science/ICT focused project.

This masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever evolving digital industry landscape.

Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory, process and principles. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline. The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and real-world situations.

Recommended study pattern

Course Structure:

Year 1 Semester 1

·CSI6201 Networking Technologies 20

·CSI6207 Systems Analysis and Database Design 20

·CSI6208 Programming Principles 20

Year 1 Semester 2

·CSI6199 Cyber Security 20

·CSI6203 Scripting Languages 20

·CSI6209 Artificial Intelligence 20

Year 2 Semester 1

·CSI6219 Principles of Project Management 20

·MAT6206 Data Analysis and Visualisation 20

·CSI6210 Current Topics in Computer Science 20

Students are required to enrol in either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6223 Work Experience Project (if approved) in their final semester of study, having completed all other course requirements.

Students enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following unit

·CSI6223 Work Experience Project 60

Students NOT enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following unit

·CSI6224 Applied Project 60

Award requirements

Students are required to complete 10 units

·CSI6201 Networking Technologies 20

·CSI6207 Systems Analysis and Database Design 20

·CSI6208 Programming Principles 20

·CSI6199 Cyber Security 20

·CSI6203 Scripting Languages 20

·CSI6209 Artificial Intelligence 20

·CSI6219 Principles of Project Management 20

·MAT6206 Data Analysis and Visualisation 20

·CSI6210 Current Topics in Computer Science 20

Students are required to complete either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6223 Work

Experience Project (if approved) in their final semester of study, having

completed all other course requirements.

Students enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following unit

·CSI6223 Work Experience Project 60

 Students NOT enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following

unit

·CSI6224 Applied Project 60

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Indicative total fee $25,300

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

Special entry may be considered for students with a cognate first degree (or with appropriate experience) who can apply for a reduced course duration:

1.5 years full time (3 years part time) – 180 credit points

Admission is based on:

Bachelor degree in a related discipline*, or

Bachelor degree in any discipline, plus five years relevant work experience^, or

Graduate Certificate of Computer Science (or equivalent), or

Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

*Related discipline refers to any computing/ICT-related discipline

^Relevant work experience constitutes Senior/Managerial positions to be approved by the Course Coordinator.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.