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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. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work as computing professionals including roles as developers, software engineers, systems analysts and digital architects. 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.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the ICT discipline.
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12-13 weeks.
Students are required to have successfully completed all pre-requisite units. Students must also have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across their course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the semester preceding their application. Successful applicants for the work placement must enroll in and complete the requirements for the unit CSI6223 Work Experience Project (in place of CSI6224).
Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 120 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure, and also as to their eligibility to be considered.
Students require written permission from the Work Integrated Learning coordinator to enroll in CSI6223. Students are also advised not to enroll in any additional units whilst undertaking their Work Integrated Learning placement.
Failure to successfully complete CSI6223 Work Experience Project will necessitate completing CSI6224 in the following semester.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Computer Society (ACS).
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6201 | Networking Technologies | 20 |
| CSI6207 | Systems Analysis and Database Design | 20 |
| CSI6208 | Programming Principles | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6199 | Cyber Security | 20 |
| CSI6203 | Scripting Languages | 20 |
| CSI6209 | Artificial Intelligence | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CSI6219 | Principles of Project Management | 20 |
| MAT6206 | Data Analysis and Visualisation | 20 |
| CSI6210 | Current Topics in Computer Science | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students enrolled in the Work Integrated Learning program complete the following unit | ||
| CSI6223 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
| Students NOT enrolled in the Work Integrated Learing program complete the following unit | ||
| CSI6224 | Applied Project | 60 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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