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Students
Tuition Fee
NZD 42,746
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Computer Science | Information Systems | Information Technology
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 42,746
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-07-15-
2025-03-03-
2025-07-21-
About Program

Program Overview


The Master of Computer and Information Sciences program at AUT empowers students to delve into cutting-edge advancements in computer science and information systems. Through specialized clusters in Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, and Software Systems Engineering, students can tailor their studies to their interests. The program prepares graduates for advanced research, PhD studies, and a wide range of career opportunities in the tech industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

  • Overview: The Master of Computer and Information Sciences program at AUT allows students to explore the latest developments in computer and information sciences while researching areas of their interest.
  • Objectives:
  • Advance undergraduate degree
  • Research areas of interest
  • Prepare for PhD study

Outline:

  • Content: Students focus on one of the discipline clusters below or combine courses from different clusters.
  • Structure:
  • Core Course: Research Methods
  • Either a research project or thesis guided by an experienced academic supervisor
  • Modules:
  • Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Engineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Health informatics
  • Neuroinformatics
  • Data mining
  • Knowledge engineering
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Machine learning
  • Nature-inspired computing
  • Geocomputation
  • Information Systems and Technology
  • Data warehousing
  • Big data
  • IT strategy and policy
  • ICT issues in the SME sector
  • eSystems design and development
  • Visual information processing
  • Information visualization
  • Human computer interaction
  • Software Systems Engineering
  • Usage centered design
  • Software requirements engineering
  • Software architecture
  • Software development methods
  • Elective Courses:
  • Neuroinformatics
  • Software Architecture
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Data Warehousing and Big Data
  • Next Generation Networking
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Text Mining
  • Nature Inspired Computing
  • Advanced Internet of Things and Applications
  • Ubiquitous Computing
  • Video and Image Processing
  • Information Security
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Readings
  • Special Topic A
  • Special Topic B
  • Mobile System Development
  • Statistical Programming for Data Science
  • Cybercrime and Cybersecurity
  • Deep Learning
  • Applied Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies
  • Cloud Computing
  • Software Development Methods

Careers:

  • Potential Career Paths:
  • Chief information officer/Chief technology officer
  • Database architect
  • E-Commerce solutions architect
  • General manager IT
  • Integration architect
  • IT director/manager
  • Programme manager
  • Project director/manager/leader

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic $10,607 (for 120 points) ($9,461 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy) International $42,746 (for 120 points) ($41,600 tuition fees + $1146 student services levy)

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Must have completed the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences or an equivalent qualification with a B grade average or higher in level 7 courses.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • International student entry requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
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