This program develops your theoretical knowledge of contemporary computer science techniques and/or techniques in one study from the mathematical sciences.

Emphasis is also placed on the application of these techniques in industry.

• Location:
  Footscray Park and Off-shore
• Other locations:
  Education Centre of Australia, Sydney
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
• School:
  School of Engineering and Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  SMCS
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Computer science in government agencies and the private sector.

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The Master of Science in Computer Science course develops a sound theoretical knowledge of contemporary Computer Science techniques. Emphasis is also placed on the application of these techniques in areas of business and industry.

Year 1
Semester 1
4 x Approved units (12 credit points each) selected from the Unit List.
Semester 2
4 x Approved units (12 credit points each) selected from the Unit List.

Year 2
96 Credit Points including at least 24 CP that are from the thesis list and approved by the course co-ordinator.

• Object Oriented Programming Gd1

  Unit code

  RCM5800

  Credits

  12

• Information Systems

  Unit code

  RCM5802

  Credits

  12

• Data Structures and Programming

  Unit code

  RCM5803

  Credits

  12

• Communication and Networks

  Unit code

  RCM5805

  Credits

  12

• Software Development

  Unit code

  RCM5810

  Credits

  12

• Operating Systems

  Unit code

  RCM5811

  Credits

  12

• Artificial Intelligence

  Unit code

  RCM5813

  Credits

  12

• Computer Graphics

  Unit code

  RCM5814

  Credits

  12

• Network Operating Systems Administration

  Unit code

  RCM5820

  Credits

  12

• Object Oriented Programming Gd2

  Unit code

  RCM5824

  Credits

  12

• Internet Data Representation 1

  Unit code

  RCM6702

  Credits

  12

• Internet Data Management 1

  Unit code

  RCM6710

  Credits

  12

• Cryptography Computer and Network Security

  Unit code

  RCM6812

  Credits

  12

• Internet Security

  Unit code

  RCM6813

  Credits

  12

• User Interface Design

  Unit code

  RCM6819

  Credits

  12

• Distributed Systems

  Unit code

  RCM6820

  Credits

  12

• Internet Programming

  Unit code

  RCM6822

  Credits

  12

• Database Design, Management and Administration

  Unit code

  RCM6823

  Credits

  12

• Research Perspectives in Computer Science

  Unit code

  RCM6827

  Credits

  12

• Software Engineering 2

  Unit code

  RCM6841

  Credits

  12

• Advanced Topics in Software Engineering

  Unit code

  RCM6842

  Credits

  12

• Software Engineering Project

  Unit code

  RCM6843

  Credits

  12

• Software Engineering 1

  Unit code

  RCM6844

  Credits

  12

• Object Oriented Technology

  Unit code

  RCM6845

  Credits

  12

• Object Oriented Design

  Unit code

  RCM6846

  Credits

  12

• Thesis (2 Units)

  Unit code

  RCM6102

  Credits

  24

• Thesis (4 Units)

  Unit code

  RCM6103

  Credits

  48

• Thesis (1 Unit)

  Unit code

  RCM6104

  Credits

  12

• Thesis (1 Unit)

  Unit code

  RCM6105

  Credits

  12

• Thesis (2 Units)

  Unit code

  RCM6106

  Credits

  24

• Thesis (2 Units)

  Unit code

  RCM6107

  Credits

  24

The Master of Science (Computer Science) [SMCS] is 192 Credit Points postgraduate course offered on a full-time basis over two years or on an equivalent part-time basis. Since SMCS is a nested course, successful completion of eight (8) units approved by the course coordinator provides exit points to Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (SGCS) or to Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering (SGSE).

• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course an applicant must have successfully completed an appropriate degree or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience. Applicants must be competent in tertiary level computing.. Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply for credits against specific coursework subjects up to the indicated maximum.   (a) A degree in computer science (8).   (b) A four year Honours degree in computer science (8).   (c) A pass degree (without a major in computer science) followed by an appropriate graduate diploma (8).   (d) A combination of qualifications and experience equivalent to (a), (b), or (c) above.