Master of Science (Computer and Information Science)
2009 | 2010 | 2011Division 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 |
HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
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.
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 6.5 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 at least two 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 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 SupportedFees 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 21,750 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2011.
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 | |||
| INFT 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Masters Computing Minor Thesis 1 (see note 4) | COMP 5005 | 9 | 0.250 |
Masters Computing Minor Thesis 2 (see note 4) | COMP 5003 | 9 | 0.250 |
| Electives (see Note 1) | |||
| Group A | |||
| COMP 4015 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5068 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5044 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5055 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 3007 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 5061 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Group B | |||
| INFS 4010 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4026 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 5017 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 5052 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4025 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4008 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4027 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 4018 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 4019 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4032 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFS 4017 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 5019 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4028 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| INFT 4005 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| COMP 4029 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| 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).
- 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.
Program director/s
- Dr Jan Stanek (LMCP - Computer and Information Science)