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Q62 / H52 Master of Science (Information Technology)

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science is a two-year full-time or equivalent part-time course for graduates of a relevant degree course. In research based Master courses, the first stage (one third of the course) is coursework and the second stage (remainder of the course) is devoted to research.

 

In coursework Master courses, there is a larger coursework component followed by project work. Students should consult the relevant course coordinator before making application for admission.

 

In the School of Computer and Information Science the following fields of study are available in the Master of Science research degree:

  • Computer Science
  • Computer Security

  • Information Science

 

The following fields of study are available in the Master of Science coursework degree:

  • Information Technology

  • Software Engineering


 

Information Technology

by Coursework

 

The Master of Science (Information Technology) by coursework gives students the opportunity to explore at a postgraduate level some of the facets of the Information Technology field including studies in computer science and information science; and an opportunity to apply their skills in a substantial information technology development activity.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to the Master of Science (Information Technology) students should have graduated with a recognised degree in science, applied science, technology or similar, with a major field including substantial components of computing or information technology.

 

Graduates with a First or Second Class Honours in the field could expect to do only one year of full-time study or equivalent; however such students would normally be directed into research awards.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The course requires four semesters (240 credit points) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006