Master of Computing and Innovation M.Comp&In

2009

Program Outline

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. Success as an ICT professional in today’s diverse market requires not only technical computer science skills, but also expertise in innovation and project management. As ICT professionals are employed more broadly throughout different industry and government sectors there is an increasing diversity in their roles, encompassing management of ICT contracts and projects, development of applications, identification and management of ICT solutions and the marketing and selling of ICT solutions. This diversity requires ICT 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.

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 ICT and management and innovation. Such students will have the core courses requirement (i.e. the bridging program) varied to accommodate their existing knowledge.

Students undertake a specialised bridging program in their first semester, designed to address fundamental ICT requirements and familiarisation with assessment and the University of Adelaide environment. After completion of the bridging program, students will be skilled in programming in the Java language, and have knowledge of fundamental data structures and computer systems.

Students undertake a variety of core and elective courses, designed to provide skills in ICT and management and innovation, as well as a significant project designed to combine skills developed across the program.

Academic staff provide guidance and mentorship based on years of experience in ICT education and industry involvement. Award winning educators are combined with world research leaders in providing an exciting, innovative and comprehensive education environment.

Program Structure

A 48 unit program, students undertake a specialised bridging program in their first semester, designed to address fundamental ICT requirements and familiarisation with assessment and the University of Adelaide environment. After completion of the bridging program, students will be skilled in programming in the Java language, and have knowledge of fundamental data structures and computer systems. Students undertake a variety of core and elective courses, designed to provide skills in ICT and management and innovation, as well as a significant project designed to combine skills developed across the program.

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Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	3CM111
Annual tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $18,000
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

You must have a completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3CM111

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Equivalent Scores

IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing

6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Annual tuition fees	International student place: $25,000
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Areas of Specialisation

Information and Communication Technology, Management, Innovation

Graduate Attributes

• Are able to apply knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals, including programming, computer and 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.

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Further Information

Useful Links

• Postgraduate Coursework Program Information Leaflet
• School of Computer Science
• Postgraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre Enquiry Form