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Master of Computer Studies
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Computer Studies |
Abbreviation: |
MCompStud |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
96 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1612 |
CRICOS Code: |
067081G |
Overview
The objective of this program is to provide state-of-the-art knowledge and specialist skills in Computer Science. It is suitable for candidates who have a bachelor degree in areas other than ICT and wish to pursue a career in computer science.
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 16 subjects to a value of 96cp, including:
1. Nine (9) Core Subjects to a value of at least 54cp;
2. No more than four (4) subjects selected from Elective Subjects List A; and
3. At least three (3) subjects selected from the Elective Subjects List B.
Course Program
Core Subjects - Nine (9) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Information Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Problem Solving |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Applied Programming |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Professional Practice & Ethics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Algorithms & Data Structures |
Autumn |
6 | |
Object & Generic Programming in C++ |
Autumn/ Spring |
6 | |
Interacting Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Systems Development |
Autumn/Spring |
6 | |
Elective Subjects for List A- No more than four (4) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Introduction to W3 Technologies |
Spring |
6 | |
3D Modelling and Animation |
Spring/Summer |
6 | |
Systems Security |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Development Methods & Tools |
Spring |
6 | |
Markup Languages |
Autumn |
6 | |
Java Programming & Applications |
Spring |
6 | |
Database Systems |
Spring |
6 | |
Elective Subjects for List B- At least three (3) subjects should be selected | |||
Subject code |
Subject name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Information & Communication Security |
Spring |
6 | |
Social Informatics & the Workplace |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Process Management |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Design & Implementation |
Autumn |
6 | |
Database Performance Tuning |
Spring |
6 | |
Software Engineering Practices & Principles |
Spring |
6 | |
Distributed Systems |
Autumn |
6 | |
Systems Administration |
Spring |
6 | |
Artificial Intelligence |
Spring |
6 | |
Human Computer Interface |
Autumn |
6 | |
Computer Graphics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Organisation of Programming Languages |
Spring |
6 | |
Game Development |
Autumn |
6 | |
Game Engine Fundamentals |
Spring |
6 | |
Security Engineering |
Spring |
6 | |
Cryptography & Secure Applications |
Autumn |
6 | |
Multimedia Computing |
Autumn |
6 | |
Network Security |
Spring |
6 | |
Introduction to Enterprise Computing |
Spring |
6 | |
Server Technology |
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”.
