Master of Computing and Innovation (MComp&Innov)
Master of Computing and Innovation (MComp&Innov)
Program Code
MCOMI
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Computing and Innovation is a conversion program designed for students who wish to develop new skills in the areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and management and innovation. It is suitable for students with no prior experience in computer science as well as those with existing qualifications. In this program students undertake a variety of core and elective courses, designed to provide skills in ICT, management and innovation, as well as a significant project designed to combine skills developed across the program.
The Master of Computing and Innovation is an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including programming, computer and data structures and computer networks.
- Design complex systems involving hardware, software and networks using software engineering techniques.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current technologies.
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional conduct and ethical issues in the ICT industry.
- Communicate effectively, not only with other computer scientists and software engineers, but with the community at large on information technology issues.
- Establish, manage and work within innovative and entrepreneurial enterprises.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and processes of innovation, project management and commercialisation.
Conditions
Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Computing and Innovation
There shall be a Master of Computing and Innovation.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Master of Computing and Innovation, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 27 units
- Research equivalent courses to the value of 9 units in the form of a research project
- Elective courses to the value of 12 units
- International students with an IELTS overall score less than 8.0 are required to take ENG 7057 Communication and Critical Thinking in lieu of an elective.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7015 Software Engineering & Project 3 COMP SCI 7039 Computer Networks & Applications 3 COMP SCI 7064 Operating Systems 3 COMP SCI 7081 Computer Systems 3 COMP SCI 7201 Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis 3 COMP SCI 7210 Foundations of Computer Science A 3 COMP SCI 7211 Foundations of Computer Science B 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset 3 ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals 3 -
Research
To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7098 Master of Computing & Innovation Project 9
Electives
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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7306 Mining Big Data 3 COMP SCI 7314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 and
General Electives to the value of at least 3 units but not more than 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7059 Artificial Intelligence 3 COMP SCI 7076 Distributed Systems 3 COMP SCI 7106 Hot Topics in IoT Security 3 COMP SCI 7207 Web and Database Computing 3 COMP SCI 7305 Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 COMP SCI 7306 Mining Big Data 3 COMP SCI 7307 Secure Programming 3 COMP SCI 7308 Cybersecurity Fundamentals 3 COMP SCI 7314 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 7315 Computer Vision 3 COMP SCI 7316 Evolutionary Computation 3 STEM 7111 STEM Internship 6 or
Advanced Electives up to 6 units may be chosen from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7000 Software Architecture 3 COMP SCI 7007 Specialised Programming 3 COMP SCI 7023 Software Process Improvement 3 COMP SCI 7092 Mobile and Wireless Systems 3 COMP SCI 7407 Advanced Algorithms 3 COMP SCI 7408 Modelling and Analysis of Complex Systems PG 3 COMP SCI 7409 Search Based Software Engineering 3 COMP SCI 7411 Event Driven Computing 3 COMP SCI 7412 Secure Software Engineering 3 COMP SCI 7413 Introduction to Quantum Computing 3 COMP SCI 7416 Applied Machine Learning 3 COMP SCI 7417 Applied Natural Language Processing 3 or
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMP SCI 7209 Big Data Analysis and Project 3 COMP SCI 7317 Using Machine Learning Tools PG 3 COMP SCI 7318 Deep Learning Fundamentals 3 or
Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:
Any other postgraduate coursework course offered by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC).