Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

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
Software Engineering
by Coursework
The Master of Science (Software Engineering) by coursework is a
four semester (240 credit points) postgraduate course designed to
meet the needs of graduates who wish to keep abreast of recent
developments in the IT industry, gain a deeper understanding of
Software Engineering principles, and who wish to enhance their
qualifications with a view to further career progression within the
industry. The accreditation would be consistent with a senior
managerial career in the industry.
Students not wishing to continue after the first 120 credit points
may be eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma of
Science (Software Engineering).
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Master of Science (Software Engineering),
students should have graduated with a recognised degree:
• a three year Bachelor's degree plus at least two years'
appropriate experience in the IT industry; or
• a Bachelor's degree plus Graduate Diploma with
significant computing content plus one year appropriate
experience in the IT industry; or
• a three year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a
closely related subject.
Graduates with 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 usually 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 - Oncampus.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course contains six core units, two elective coursework units
selected from level 5000 units and four project units as set out
below. Units may be given either semester subject to availability
of staff and viability of student numbers. The course requires four
semesters of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
CSI5140 Fundamentals of Software Engineering 20
CSI5202 Software and Systems Management 20
CSI5203 Software Development Processes 20
Semester 2
CSI5101 Software Design 20
CSI5103 Strategic Information Technology 20
CSI5204 Database Administration 20
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
CSG5140 Research Methods 20
CSG5141 Research Proposal 20
Plus one level 5000 unit from the list below.
Semester 2
CSI5251 Project 1 20
CSI5252 Project 2 20
Plus one level 5000 unit from the list below.
Level 5000 Electives:
CSD5302 Graphics Development Systems 1 20
CSD5403 Computer Animation 20
CSG5101 Artificial Intelligence 20
CSG5102 Internet Enabling Technologies 20
CSG5106 Fundamentals of Computer and Network
Technology
20
CSG5206 Internet Technology and Management 20
CSI5102 Computer Security 20
CSI5117 Principles of Distributed Systems 20
CSI5130 Computer Consultancy, Professionalism and
Ethics
20
CSI5199 Advanced Topics in Information Technology 20
DOCTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Course Code Q58
Course Code L14
by Research
INTRODUCTION
The Doctor of Information Technology is a three year full-time or
equivalent part-time course, targeting IT professionals with
Honours or Master qualifications and a significant industry
experience.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The award is available for graduates of:
• a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information
Technology, Computer Engineering or a related area
with 2A honours or equivalent or
• (a relevant Professional or Coursework Master degree)
with a substantial research component or
• a relevant Research Master degree.
A graduate with no Honours or Master degrees, who can
document a sufficient research ability for doctoral studies,
combined with several years of industrial experience and
exceptional contribution to the profession, may be admitted into
the course.
To be admitted into the course, an applicant must demonstrate an
ability:
• to complete the coursework component;
• to prepare a research thesis which represents a
significant contribution to the profession.
70 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008