Master of Computer Science

Overview

This degree is designed to provide advanced studies in Computer Science at a professional level and also prepare students for the Master of Computer Science - Research or Doctoral research programs. Candidates may choose to complete a single major in a sub-discipline such as Multimedia Information Processing, Software Engineering, Computer and Network Security or Intelligent Systems.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree with a major in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Computer Engineering, with at least a 60% average. Knowledge of C++ and UNIX is assumed.

Course Requirements

The degree requires satisfactory completion of 900 level subjects to the value of at least 48 credit points including:

(a) At least three (3) subjects (18 cp) chosen from one major subject list;

(b) At least one (1) subject (6 cp) from the subject list of another major;

(c) Up to four (4) subjects (24 cp) from the CSCI Graduate Subject List.

Note:

i) a maximum of two (2) subjects (12 cp) may be at 900-level from the following subject prefixes ISIT, MATH, STAT, ECTE or TBS. These subject prefixes may be substituted for subjects in the CSCI Graduate Subject List in rule (d) above. (Note that quotas may apply to TBS subjects offered at the Sydney Business School.)

These subjects must be approved by the Head of School prior to commencing the subject/s.

ii) Any other 900-level subjects must be approved by the Head of School prior to commencing the subject.

Areas of Major Study

Students enrolled in this degree may choose to major in:

- Computer and Network Security (MC03)

- Intelligent Systems (ISYS)

- Multimedia Information Processing (MMIP)

- Software Engineering (MC02)

Requirements for majors

Professional Recognition

The Master of Computer Science is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2007