Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Computer Science (Management) is designed for applicants with a bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology (or a related field). This program is ideal for computing professionals looking to upgrade, update, or deepen their knowledge of rapidly evolving technologies.

Program Details

• The program code for the Master of Computer Science (Management) is 5523.
• The program is offered at the St Lucia campus.
• The duration of the program is 2 years full-time (or part time equivalent).
• The program starts in Semester 1 (23 Feb, 2026) and Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2026).
• The AQF level of the program is 9.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science or software engineering, or
• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) which includes all of the relevant discipline content, or
• To have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Computer Science (Management).
• You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant Disciplines for Previous Qualifications

If your bachelor's degree was not awarded in computer science or software engineering, you must have successfully completed all of the following discipline content in your tertiary studies:

• Data structures and algorithms
• At least 2 programming courses
• Discrete mathematics or algebra
• At least 3 from the following:
  • Computer organisation or computer architecture or computer systems
  • Computer networks or communication networks
  • Operating systems
  • Databases or information systems
  • Probability and statistics

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for domestic students is $12,510 (2026).
• The approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition for international students is AUD $58,056 (2026).
• Scholarships are available for eligible students.

Program Highlights

• Choose from courses in advanced computer science, software engineering, information systems, communication systems, interaction design, research, and more.
• Undertake a research project that addresses a specific topic or problem from the broad fields of electrical, computer systems, or software engineering.
• Benefit from a program that offers a flexible study plan, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your interests, industry, or career goals.

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Research experience
• Laboratory work

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Artificial Intelligence
• Advanced Topics in Security
• Machine Learning

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Business analyst
• Data scientist
• Digital analyst
• Market analyst
• Big data architect
• Data migration specialist
• Social media data strategist
• Information architect
• IT support officer
• Cloud architect

Next Steps After Graduation

The Master of Computer Science equips students with advanced-level knowledge and skills in relevant areas, such as information systems, software engineering, distributed systems, networks, research, and security. Graduates work across a variety of fields and professions. Some graduates choose to study higher degrees and go on to research positions at universities or other major research organisations. Other graduates work in industry – as analysts, engineers, administrators, developers, project managers, and in specialist roles – with an increasing number of graduates employed in banking, finance, and insurance.