Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

MASTER OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE)
Course Code Q45
Course Code J16
by Research
The Master of Science (Computer Science) by research is a twoyear
full-time or equivalent part-time postgraduate course
designed for students who wish to undertake significant research
as part of their postgraduate degree. Such a research program can
lead to either further postgraduate studies or a role as a project
leader in innovative areas of computing.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Master of Science (Computer Science) by
research students should have graduated with a ‘recognised
degree’ including necessary prerequisite studies in computing.
Details of admission requirements are specified below:
1. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Computer
Science) or equivalent will be expected to have a
course average of 60 per cent or better or will be
expected to provide evidence of relevant experience in
the computing industry.
2. Graduate Diploma of Science (Computer Studies) or
equivalent graduates will be expected to have a course
average of 70 per cent or better or will be expected to
provide evidence of relevant experience in the
computing industry. Such graduates may be required to
complete bridging units.
3. It is expected that an applicant will have completed a
computing project at undergraduate or Graduate
Diploma level or have had suitable work experience in
lieu.
4. Students with an equivalent of eight to eleven Bachelor
of Science (Computer Science) units or whose course
did not contain certain expected studies may be
required to complete bridging units.
5. Candidates with a First or Second Class Honours
degree in computing may be permitted to proceed
directly to second year of the two-year Master program
although, depending on their topic, they may be
required to undertake some coursework.
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 -
Campus-Based.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course has two stages: Stage 1 (coursework and research
project commencement) and Stage 2 (in which students are
required to complete a thesis by research).
STAGE 1
Comprises four coursework units and two research units: Stage 1
coursework units must be drawn from List A (at least three units)
and List B (no more than one unit). Coursework units should be
selected to complement the research direction to be pursued. The
course coordinator must approve a student’s selection of any unit
outside the following lists of approved units.
List A (at least Three)
CSD5302 Graphics Development Systems 1 20
CSG5101 Artificial Intelligence 20
CSG5106 Fundamentals of Computer and Network 20
Technology
CSG5206 Internet Technology and Management 20
CSI5101 Software Design 20
CSI5102 Computer Security 20
CSI5117 Principles of Distributed Systems 20
CSI5120 Contemporary Intelligence 20
CSI5203 Software Development Processes 20
List B (not more than One)
CSD5403 Computer Animation 20
CSG5102 Internet Enabling Technologies 20
CSI5103 Strategic Information Technology 20
CSI5116 Systems Analysis Principles 20
CSI5140 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 20
CSI5199 Advanced Topics in Information Technology 20
CSI5202 Software and Systems Management 20
CSI5204 Database Administration 20
Units in the coursework list may be offered in either semester
subject to availability of staff and viability of student numbers.
Stage 1
Research Units
CSG5140 Research Methods 20
CSG5141 Research Proposal 20
STAGE 2
Thesis
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and
equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students
nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: CSG6200
Students are required to enrol in the Thesis unit at 50 or 100% of
full time and are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis
component of their study until the thesis is submitted for
examination.
CSG6200 Masters Thesis 1 0
MASTER OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER
SECURITY)
Course Code Q57
Course Code J17
Master by Research
The Master of Science (Computer Security) by research is a twoyear
full-time or equivalent part-time postgraduate award. The
course is a response to the growing demand for computer and
information technology professionals with advanced technical,
managerial and research skills in computer, network and database
security.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Master of Science (Computer Security)
award applicants should have a recognised degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a
closely related area. Other qualifications or a combination of
qualifications, equivalent to a degree in a relevant area, may be
considered for admission. Applicants with a First or Second Class
Honours degree may be permitted to proceed directly to Stage 2
of the program.
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
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