Master of Computer Science

Program Overview

This program equips students with contemporary computing expertise and technologies, preparing them for careers in the digital industry. Graduates can enter the IT profession without prior computing experience, and the curriculum is heavily influenced by industry, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world situations. Graduates qualify for computing professions such as developers, software engineers, systems analysts, and digital architects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This program prepares students to meet the demand for computing specialists in the continually changing digital industry sector.
• Students develop contemporary computing expertise and technologies while focusing on applying computing, theory, process, and principles.
• Graduates can enter the IT profession even if they lack prior computing experience.
• The curriculum and capstone components are highly influenced by industry, allowing students to apply their skills in real-world situations.

Outline:

Year 1 - Semester 1

• NET6201 Networking Technologies (20 credit points)
• CSI6207 Systems Analysis and Database Design (20 credit points)
• CSI6208 Programming Principles (20 credit points)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• CSI6199 Cyber Security (20 credit points)
• CSI6203 Scripting Languages (20 credit points)
• CSI6209 Artificial Intelligence (20 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 1

• CSI6219 Principles of Project Management (20 credit points)
• MAT6206 Data Analysis and Visualization (20 credit points)
• CSI6210 Current Topics in Computer Science (20 credit points)

Year 2 - Semester 2

• Students take either CSI6224 Applied Project or CSI6850 Professional Placement (Computing and Security) upon completing all other course requirements.

Careers:

• Graduates qualify for computing professions, including developers, software engineers, systems analysts, and digital architects.
• Graduates work in programming, system development, project management, and systems architectures.