Master of Computer Studies
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Computer Studies
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Abbreviation:
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MCompStud
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Home Faculty:
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Informatics
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Duration:
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1.5-2 years (3-4 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn/Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1510
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CRICOS Code:
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034148K
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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
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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Core Subjects
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MCS9102
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Information Systems
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9103
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Algorithms & Problem Solving
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Autumn/ Spring
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6
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MCS9114
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Procedural Programming
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Autumn/ Spring
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6
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MCS9124
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Applied Programming
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Autumn/ Spring
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6
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MCS9201
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Information Technology & Citizen's Rights
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9203
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Algorithms & Data Structures
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9204
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Object Programming and Frameworks
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Autumn/ Spring
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6
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MCS9212
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Interacting Systems
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Autumn
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6
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Elective Subjects List A
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Plus no more than 2 subjects from:
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MCS9205
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Development Methods & Tools
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Spring
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6
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MCS9206
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Markup Languages
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9213
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Java Programming & Object Oriented Design
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Spring
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6
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MCS9319
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Distributed Systems
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9235
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Database Systems
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Spring
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6
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Elective Subjects List B
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Plus at least 2 subjects from:
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MCS9301
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Information & Communication Security Issues
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Spring
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6
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MCS9303
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World Wide Networking
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Spring
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6
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MCS9315
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Database Design & Implementation
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9317
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Database Performance Tuning
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Spring
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6
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MCS9318
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Software Engineering Practices & Principles
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Spring
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6
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MCS9322
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Systems Administration
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Spring
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6
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MCS9323
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Artificial Intelligence
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Spring
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6
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MCS9324
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Human Computer Interface
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Autumn
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6
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MCS9334
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Real Time Programming
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n/o 2008
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6
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MCS9337
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Organisation of Programming Languages
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Spring
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6
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MCS9361
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Computer Security
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Autumn
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6
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Professional Recognition
The Master of Computer Studies is accredited by the Australian Computer Society as meeting requirements for membership at a “Professional Level”.
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