Technology

Master of Computing and Innovation

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

A competitive edge in computing

Information technology (IT) professionals are faced with new challenges every day. Technical computer science skills are no longer all that’s needed to get the job done.

Our Master of Computing and Innovation is designed to build the communication, project management and innovation skills needed to thrive in a growing industry.

What will you do?

  • Undertake a specialised introductory IT program in your first semester.
  • Learn C++ language and programming.
  • Understand fundamental data structures and computer systems.
  • Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of highly experienced, award-winning educators and world-leading researchers.
  • Learn to design and construct large software systems.
  • Build management and innovation skills through core courses.
  • Apply your learning in a significant project.

This degree will still be invaluable if you already have computer science qualifications. We’ll simply vary your program to reflect your existing knowledge.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate ready to take on a wide range of IT-based roles. You could be a computer scientist, web developer or tech entrepreneur. You might manage IT contracts and projects in the government sector. Perhaps you’ll work in marketing, selling exciting new IT products to the public.

Note: After completing the equivalent of a major in computer science, you’ll be eligible to apply for entry into our Master of Computer Science. Depending on your prior study, this major may take up to 2 years to complete. Options for converting to a graduate diploma or graduate certificate program are also available. If you’re looking to convert between programs, seek advice from the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, as not all courses can be counted towards the new program.

This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS)  – please see the Careers section below for more accreditation and careers information.


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM111
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4.5.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students2996.7%
    All students30100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS064441A
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.5
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students2996.7%
    All students30100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $35,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    Find a Scholarship.

    FEE-HELP 

    This program is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
    • recieve a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
    • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
    Check your eligibility today at Study Assist .


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $48,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    Find a Scholarship.

    FEE-HELP 

    This program is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
    • recieve a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
    • use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
    Check your eligibility today at Study Assist .


Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates are well prepared for technical roles in industry and the public sector in the areas of information and communication technology, communications and project management.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

The Master of Computing and Innovation is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) . It is designed to provide a professional qualification in computing and information technology and also provides the necessary academic requirements for membership of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)  and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) .

Potential careers

Communications Technologist, Computer Scientist, Information and Communications Technologist, Information Technologist, IT Manager, Project Manager, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Internet - Web Programmer


Degree Structure

The Masters program includes:
  • eight (27 units) core foundation courses
  • three (12 units) core electives
  • one (9 units) research courses 
In this 48-unit program, students undertake a variety of core and elective courses, designed to provide skills in IT, management and innovation, and a significant project designed to combine skills developed across the program.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Master of Computing and Innovation

Example Study Plan

Core Course
Students must complete all of the following courses:

  • COMP SCI 7015  Software Engineering & Project
  • COMP SCI 7039  Computer Networks & Applications
  • COMP SCI 7064  Operating Systems
  • COMP SCI 7081  Computer Systems
  • COMP SCI 7201  Algorithm & Data Structure Analysis
  • COMP SCI 7202  Foundations of Computer Science
Core Electives, choice of 2:
  • ENTREP 7022  Creativity and Innovation
  • PROJMGNT 5021  Project Management Fundamentals
  • ENTREP 5036  Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
  • ENTREP 5038  New Venture Creation
Research Project
  • COMP SCI 7098  Master of Computing & Innovation Project
Data and Information Management stream electives, choose one of:
  • COMP SCI 7094  Distributed Databases & Data Mining
  • COMP SCI 7306  Mining Big Data
  • COMP SCI 7314  Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
General electives, choose at least one (maximum of three):
  • COMP SCI 7026  Computer Architecture
  • COMP SCI 7059  Artificial Intelligence
  • COMP SCI 7076  Distributed Systems
  • COMP SCI 7089  Event Driven Computing
  • COMP SCI 7090  Computer Graphics
  • COMP SCI 7301  Advanced Algorithms
  • COMP SCI 7305  Parallel and Distributed Computing
  • COMP SCI 7306  Mining Big Data
  • COMP SCI 7307  Secure Programming
  • COMP SCI 7308  Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • COMP SCI 7314  Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
  • COMP SCI 7315  Computer Vision
  • COMP SCI 7316  Evolutionary Computation
Advanced electives (choose up to two)

OR

Any course offered by the Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) to the value of up to 6 units may be taken.

  • COMP SCI 7000  Software Architecture
  • COMP SCI 7007  Specialised Programming
  • COMP SCI 7010  Special Topics in Computer Science A
  • COMP SCI 7012  Special Topics in Computer Science B
  • COMP SCI 7022  Computer Vision
  • COMP SCI 7023  Software Process Improvement
  • COMP SCI 7044  Computer System Security
  • COMP SCI 7045  Distributed High Performance Computing
  • COMP SCI 7092  Mobile and Wireless Systems
  • COMP SCI 7093  Evolutionary Computation
  • COMP SCI 7094  Distributed Databases & Data Mining
  • COMP SCI 7401  Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning
  • COMP SCI 7402  Introduction to Geometric Algorithms
  • COMP SCI 7403  Mining Big Data
  • COMP SCI 7406  Secure Programming
  • COMP SCI 7407  Advanced Algorithms
  • COMP SCI 7408  Modelling and Analysis of Complex Systems PG
  • COMP SCI 7409  Search Based Software Engineering
  • COMP SCI 7410  Computer Graphics
  • COMP SCI 7411  Event Driven Computing
  • COMP SCI 7412  Secure Software Engineering
  • COMP SCI 7413  Introduction to Quantum Computing

Assessment

Project work, written assignments, practical work and/or examinations.


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