Overview
The Master of Computer Science provides education in both the theoretical paradigms and practical skills required to design and implement computer-based systems. It enable computing graduates to extend their skills in a number of areas and prepares students for either higher degree study or advanced employment in the Australian and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Program of study overview
Program of study notes
Program of study
72 Units
Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements
Aims
The course has been designed with industry input to prepare students to become computing professionals able to:
- Evaluate computational and data related problems from both a theoretical and practical perspective
- Adapt a range of different algorithms to develop solutions to complex computational problems using the most appropriate programming paradigm
- Manage the development of solutions, and communicate effectively with experts across the computing discipline including computer hardware, systems software and end-user application development
- Work effectively both as an individual, as part of a team and as a technical manager of a team
- Exhibit a strong, practical understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Analyse complex abstract problems from a real-world setting, creating appropriate computational solutions
2.
Formalise and verify algorithms for correctness and performance with respect to a variety of metrics
3.
Implement programs in various programming languages and paradigms
4.
Understand the research directions of the computer science discipline and build on that research to complete research problems
5.
Understand and analyse human factors and apply ethical and professional practices
6.
Work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts
Student progression rules
Students must have achieved a GPA of at least 5 in 36 units of Year 1 topics to be able to undertake the Coursework with Research Component stream.
Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.