Master of Computer Science

ECU Course Code

I45

CRICOS Course Code

065186C

Course Coordinator

Dr Chaiyaporn Chirathamjaree
Senior Lecturer
Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6356
Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100
Room: ML 13.219
Email: c.chirathamjaree@ecu.edu.au

Description:

The Master of Computer Science is a four semester (240 credit points) professional Masters degree designed to meet the demand for extended computer skills and to impart theoretical and practical knowledge required for positions in computer technology.

Students may exit the course after completion of the first two semesters (120 credit points) of study with the Graduate Diploma of Computer Science or after one semester (60 credit points) with the Graduate Certificate in Information Technology.

Course Structure:

Students must complete the programme outlined below. All semester enrolments are subject to unit availability and students must consult the Course Coordinator prior to enrolling.

Course Location and Mode of Study:

Available at: Mt Lawley
Modes: Full-time, Part-time

Admission Requirements:

Normal entry requirement is a Bachelor degree or equivalent.

Course Planner:

Year One - Semester 1

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSG4130	Applied Communications	15
CSI4201	Systems Analysis	15
CSI4341	Systems and Database Design	15
CSP4150	Programming Principles	15

Year One - Semester 2

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSI5113	Principles of Project Management	20
CSI5108	IT Professionalism and Practice	20
	Plus one unit from their selected specialisation stream as listed below (20 credit points)

Year Two - Semester 1

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSI5150	Project Preparation	20
	OR
CSG5141	Research Proposal	20
	Plus two units from their selected specialisation stream as listed below (20 credit points each)

Year Two - Semester 2

Students must complete the following core units:

Unit Code	Unit Name	Credit Points
CSI5251	Project 1	20
CSI5252	Project 2	20
	Plus one unit from their selected specialisation stream as listed below (20 credit points)

Area of Specialisation:

Code	Name
SPAAIJ	Software Engineering
SPAAIP	Networking
SPAAIW	Computer Science
SPAAIV	Information Technology