S7T Master of Computing as at 14th May, 2002
Master of Computing
Abbreviation: MComp
Course code: S7T
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3347
Introductory comments
This course is designed for people who already have a degree in computing and wish to
study an advanced course in computing. It consists of 1.5 years full-time coursework and
an individual project requiring supervised applied research.
Admission & prerequisites
Possession of a degree or graduate diploma in computing.
Applicants will normally be expected to have achieved an average grade of credit or better
in the final year of their degree.
Course objectives
The master degree program provides a knowledge of advanced material in computing
which will both encompass current computing technology and serve as a basis for future
growth.
Career outcomes
Students are prepared for careers and research in the area of Information Technology (IT).
Current forecasts indicate a world wide shortage of IT professionals for at least the next
ten years. Computing professionals get well paid, interesting positions in almost any
area – government, commerce, industry. The range of activities is wide, including: website
management, system administration, client support and training, program design,
development and testing, and so on.
Professional recognition
Undergraduate students of the BComp are eligible for student membership of the
Australian Computer Society (ACS). On completion of the degree and entry into the
computing profession, graduates can apply to become full members of this body.
Units approved for the Master of Computing
Unit title
Computation and
Functional
Programming
Spatial Information
Systems
Multimedia &
Internet
Applications
Advanced
Computer Security
Machine Learning
Java Applications
campus-sem
[na]
weight
12.5%
code
KXA412
[na]
12.5%
KXA415
[na]
12.5%
KXA430
[na]
12.5%
KXA418
L2
[na]
12.5%
12.5%
KXA431
KXA433
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S7T Master of Computing as at 14th May, 2002
KXA452
Advanced Mobile
H1~L1
12.5%
& Ubiquitous
Computing
KXA453
Advanced
H1~L1
12.5%
Computer Security
KXA454
Advanced
H1~L1
12.5%
Commercial
Programming
KXA455
Advanced Web
H1~L1
12.5%
Data Management
KXA456
Computation and
H2~L2
12.5%
Functional
Programming
KXA457
Machine Learning
H2~L2
12.5%
and Data Mining
KXA458
Linux and Unix
H2~L2
12.5%
Internals
KXA459
Multimedia and
H2~L2
12.5%
Internet
Applications
Other units approved by the Head of School
The availability of these units will depend on student demand and availability of
resources.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Launceston: Ray Williams ph 6324 3480 fax 6324 3368
<R.Williams@utas.edu.au>R.Williams
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1.5 years minimum (3 semesters) | 6 years maximum (12 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | Australian residents: $9,400 | International students:
$12,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 4 | International
students last year: 2
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