The Master of Computing and Innovation is a conversion program designed for students who wish to develop new skills in the areas of Information Technology (IT), management and innovation. Success as an IT professional in today’s diverse market requires not only technical computer science skills, but also expertise in innovation and project management. As IT professionals are employed more broadly throughout different industry and government sectors there is an increasing diversity in their roles, encompassing management of IT contracts and projects, development of applications, identification and management of IT solutions and the marketing and selling of IT solutions. This diversity requires IT professionals to exhibit a high degree of technical knowledge as well as good communications and project management skills. The Master of Computing and Innovation is designed to provide these skills.

Students with no prior experience in computer science undertake a specialised introductory program in their first semester, designed to address fundamental IT requirements and familiarisation with assessment and the University of Adelaide environment. After completion of the introductory program, students will be skilled in programming in the C + + language and have knowledge of fundamental data structures and computer systems.

Although designed primarily as a conversion program, students with existing qualifications in computer science may also undertake the degree and build upon their skills in IT and management and innovation. Such students will have the core course requirements (i.e. the introductory program) varied to reflect their existing knowledge.

Graduates will gain a demonstrated ability to design and construct large software systems. Academic staff provide guidance and mentorship based on years of experience in IT education and industry involvement. Award winning educators are combined with world leading researchers in providing an exciting, innovative and comprehensive education environment.

Students commencing this program may, after the completion of the equivalent of a major in computer science, convert to a Master of Computer Science or Master of Software Engineering program. Students unable to complete a Master of Computing Innovation program may be able to convert to a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate program. Students seeking to convert between programs are required to seek program advice from the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, as not all courses can be counted towards the new program.

In this 48-unit program, students undertake a variety of core and elective courses, designed to provide skills in IT, management and innovation, as well as a significant project designed to combine skills developed across the program.

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

Technical roles in industry, the public sector in the areas of information and communication technology, communications and project management.

• Are able to apply knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, including programming, computer systems, data structures and computer networks.
• Are able to design complex systems involving both hardware, software and networks using software engineering techniques.
• Have an appreciation of current technologies.
• Have an appreciation of professional conduct and ethical issues in the ICT industry.
• Are able to communicate effectively, not only with other computer scientists and software engineers, but with the community at large on information technology issues.
• Are able to establish, manage and work within innovative and entrepreneurial enterprises.
• Are able to demonstrate an understanding of the nature and processes of innovation, project management and commercialisation.
• Can contribute effectively as members of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be leaders or managers as well as effective team members.
• Are able, by self directed study, to remain up to date with developments in their careers/professions.

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

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