Master of Science (Computer and Information Science)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment | School of Computer and Information Science

Program Code: LMCP

Program Level: Postgraduate

SATAC code: 4CM073

Home Campus: Mawson Lakes

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1.5

Program director/s

Dr Jan Stanek (LMCP - Computer and Information Science)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

From 11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Your program orientation.

Aim

The program prepares students for postgraduate studies in research or industrial employment in computing or information technology by providing advanced coursework and a minor thesis in Computer and Information Science or Information Technology.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally have one of the following qualifications for entry to the program:

a bachelor degree in Computer and Information Science or Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 or above, or equivalent; or
an honours degree in computer and information science or Information Technology or a related discipline; or
a masters degree or graduate diploma in a computing related discipline where: (a) there is an appropriate amount of advanced-level coursework as per the list below; and/or (b) the candidate has appropriate relevant experience in the Computing industry;
an overseas qualification assessed as equivalent to one of the above

Applicants must have passed coursework with the following content:

Intermediate programming in Java, C or C++
Data structures in Java, C or C ++
Database Technology - SQL, ER modelling or UML
Systems analysis and design
Basic networking skills
Computer systems architecture or Operating systems

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or

Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:

English is an official language; or
English is commonly used, as determined by the University.

Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of two or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the Program Director.

Content/structure

The degree requires the completion of 54 units,including elective courses to the value of 36 units and a minor thesis of 18 units.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Fees for International students: $AU 20,000 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
CORE
CIS Research Methods	INFT 4017	4.5	0.125
Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 (see note 5)	COMP 5005	9	0.250
Masters Computing Minor Thesis 2 (see note 5)	COMP 5003	9	0.250
Electives ( see Note 1)
Group A
C++ and Quality Engineering (see Note 2)	COMP 4023	4.5	0.125
Computer Graphics	COMP 4015	4.5	0.125
Introduction to E-Business M	INFS 5068	4.5	0.125
E-Commerce Technology M	INFS 5044	4.5	0.125
Information Security Management M	INFS 5055	4.5	0.125
Inter-enterprise Computing M	INFT 5016	4.5	0.125
Introduction to Formal Methods	COMP 4024	4.5	0.125
Java as a Second Language (see Note 2)	COMP 3007	4.5	0.125
Mobile Commerce and Technology M	COMP 5061	4.5	0.125
Group B
Advanced Computing Seminar	INFS 4010	4.5	0.125
Advanced Human Computer Interaction	COMP 4026	4.5	0.125
Computer and Network Security M	INFT 5017	4.5	0.125
Collaborative Information Systems M	INFS 5052	4.5	0.125
Advanced Knowledge Representation	COMP 4025	4.5	0.125
Data and Web Mining	COMP 4008	4.5	0.125
Forensic Computing: Tools, Techniques and Investigations	COMP 4027	4.5	0.125
Health Information Systems	INFT 4018	4.5	0.125
Health Information Technology	INFT 4019	4.5	0.125
Mobile Applications Development	COMP 4032	4.5	0.125
Mobile Enterprise Workshop	INFS 4017	4.5	0.125
Network Architecture and Realisation M	INFT 5019	4.5	0.125
Parallel Reconfigurable and Cluster Computing	COMP 4028	4.5	0.125
Secure e-Commerce	INFT 4005	4.5	0.125
Software Architecture and Software Engineering for Web-based Applications	COMP 4029	4.5	0.125
Virtual Reality	COMP 4010	4.5	0.125
Workflow Management	INFT 4013	4.5	0.125

Notes

A maximum of 13.5 units may be chosen from Group A Electives. The remaining electives are to be chosen from Group B. Electives can be drawn from any postgraduate courses not already included above, other postgraduate programs and from the specialised groupings (subject to any prerequisites and approval from the Program Director).
Students may not select both Java as a Second Language (COMP 3007) and C++ Quality Engineering (COMP 4023) as electives in the degree program.
Credit of up to 18 units will be granted to graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Computing who have completed relevant courses from the program as part of their studies with a GPA of 5 or more.
Relevant course completed in the Bachelor of Computer and Information Science (Honours) may be counted towards the Master of Science (Computer and Information Science), where the Honours Computing Minor Thesis 1 and 2 takes the place of the master minor thesis: the honours award must be surrendered before the master award is conferred.
It is strongly advised that students in the program achieve a GPA of 5 before entering the thesis component. Exemptions from this can be recommended by the Thesis Course Coordinator and approved by the LMCP Program Director. Students in the program not achieving a GPA of 5 or above will be permitted to transfer to the Master of Professional Computing (LMPR). All courses passed in LMCP will be counted towards the program (LMPR).
Elective courses are offered subject to student demand and staff availability. Postgraduate courses offered within the University of South Australia or from other universities may be substituted for the elective course(s) with permission of the Program Director.
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Computer and Information Science) provides a pathway for subsequent entry to this program and both awards can be completed in two years of full time study or part time equivalent.

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