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Master of Computer Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Computer Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MCompStud |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
1.5-2 years (3-4 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1510 |
CRICOS Code: |
034148K |
Overview
This course has been specifically designed to allow students with a Bachelor degree outside the computing field to gain a Master level qualification in the area.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree equivalent to a three-year Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, with at least a 60% average.
Course Requirements
Candidates must successfully complete 12 subjects, including:
1. Eight (8) Core Subjects;
2. No more than two (2) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least two (2) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Core Subjects |
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Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Problem Solving |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Applied Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Information Technology & Citizen's Rights |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Data Structures |
Autumn |
6 | |
Object Programming and Frameworks |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Interacting Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Elective Subjects List A |
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Plus no more than 2 subjects from: |
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Development Methods & Tools |
Spring |
6 | |
Markup Languages |
Autumn |
6 | |
Java Programming & Object Oriented Design |
Spring |
6 | |
Distributed Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Elective Subjects List B |
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Plus at least 2 subjects from: |
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Information & Communication Security Issues |
Spring |
6 | |
World Wide Networking |
Spring |
6 | |
Database Design & Implementation |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Performance Tuning |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Engineering Practices & Principles |
Spring |
6 | |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 | |
Artificial Intelligence |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Computer Interface |
Autumn |
6 | |
Real Time Programming |
n/o 2008 |
6 | |
Organisation of Programming Languages |
Spring |
6 | |
Computer Security |
Autumn |
6 | |
Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Studies is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
