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MASTER OF COMPUTER STUDIES (MCompStud)

Introduction

This course has been specifically designed to meet the demand for students with a bachelor degree outside the computing field to gain a master level qualification.

Entry Requirements
Candidates for the Master of Computer Studies must possess a three year undergraduate degree, with a grade average of at least 60%, from a recognised Australian university or institution of equivalent standing. In addition, international students must meet the University of Wollongongs English language entry requirements

Program of Study

For candidates who do not have knowledge or experience of C++, the course will usually be completed in three sessions (equivalent to 12 months). Candidates will commence in spring session (July) and will be required to study during summer session (December-February), as well as autumn session (March-June). As another alternative, the course may begin in March and take 2 sessions (autumn and spring
session), if candidates already have knowledge or experience of C++.

Master of Computer Studies Schedule
(These subjects are only available for Course code1510. If attempted by other course codes they will not accrue any credit points or value towards that degree.)

Programme of study consists of 48 credit points, this involves successfully completing 8 subjects from the following 10 available.

ITCS901

Introduction to Computer Programming

ITCS902

Data Structures

ITCS903

C Family & UNIX

ITCS904

Fundamentals of Database Systems

ITCS905

Telecommunications Management

ITCS906

On-line Information Services

ITCS907

Introduction to Internet Application Development

ITCS908

Citizen's Rights in the Information Society

ITCS909

Fundamentals of Operating Systems

ITCS910

The Wired World

ITCS911

Special Topic A

ITCS912

Special Topic B

ITCS913

Special Topic C

Or any other subject approved by the head of School