Master of Computing (MCOP)

University of Southern Queensland

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Entry requirements

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian university three-year Bachelor degree in the area of computing, or equivalent. or Completion of either the Graduate Diploma of Information Technology, the Graduate Diploma of Professional Computing or the Graduate Diploma of Advanced Computing through USQ, or equivalent.
  • English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Learning outcomes

Program objectives

The general objective of the Master of Computing is to produce graduates who possess high-level skills in computing theory, practice and research, who are attractive to employers, and are able to contribute to an appropriate professional body. Graduates will be able to pursue further studies, such as a Doctor of Philosophy, will be able to contribute to the discipline of computing, take advantage of research literature, and have an understanding of how to undertake their own research.

On graduation from this program, students will be able to:

  • design, manage and develop complex software systems in an effective manner, using concepts of professionalism and ethical practice
  • summarise and explain key components of a broad range of topics in theoretical computer science by communication (both written and verbally) using appropriate interpersonal skills and team work
  • undertake a study of the literature in an area of computer science and make an assessment of that area
  • apply theoretical concepts from computer science to appropriate computing problems in diverse contexts
  • identify computing problems requiring further research and develop a research plan for those problems.

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