Master of Information Technology
Software Development
| Program of Study | Credit Points | ||
| Prescribed Units for this Course Work Program Complete the following units: |
42 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP131 | Introduction to Programming and Professional Practice | 6 | |
| COMP480 | Operating Systems | 6 | |
| COMP484 | Software Engineering | 6 | |
| COMP486 | Systems Analysis and Design | 6 | |
| COMP588 | Information Technology Project | 6 | |
| COMP589 | Databases | 6 | |
| COMP593 | Software Project Management | 6 | |
| Listed Units for this Course Work Program Complete 30 credit points from the following units: |
30 cps | ||
| COMP170 | The Linux/UNIX Programming Environment | 6 | |
| COMP483 | Computer Architecture and Assembler | 6 | |
| COMP485 | C/C++ for Scientists and Engineers | 6 | |
| COMP487 | GUI Programming and Interaction Design | 6 | |
| COMP490 | Internet Security | 6 | |
| COMP492 | Knowledge Management Systems | 6 | |
| COMP503 | Decision Support Systems | 6 | |
| COMP508 | Artificial Intelligence II | 6 | |
| COMP509 | Parallel and Distributed Computing | 6 | |
| COMP511 | Multimedia Technologies | 6 | |
| COMP513 | Data Mining | 6 | |
| COMP515 | Web and Internet Programming | 6 | |
| COMP518 | Programming Languages for Artificial Intelligence | 6 | |
| COMP519 | Compiler Construction | 6 | |
| COMP520 | Computer Networks | 6 | |
| COMP523 | Graphics and Games | 6 | |
| COMP591 | Advanced Web Technologies | 6 | |
| GSB600 | Strategic Management for Professional Practice | 6 | |
| GSB741 | Management Information Systems | 6 | |
| GSB743 | Quantitative Techniques for Management | 6 | |
| SCI501 | Special Topics in Science A | 6 | |
| SCI502 | Special Topics in Science B | 6 | |
| Or any other unit approved by the course coordinator. | |||
| Total | 72 cps | ||
Full-Time Course Plan
The following are suggested patterns of enrolment or pathways for candidates studying on a full-time or part-time basis. They take into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can each year choose to study less units than the full-time pattern or more units than the part-time pattern, but if doing so should use these suggested patterns as guides as to how best structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
|
COMP131 |
Listed Unit |
||
Listed Unit |
COMP480 |
||
| 2 | COMP593 |
COMP484 |
|
COMP486 |
COMP589 |
||
Listed Unit |
COMP588 |
Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
|
COMP131 |
Listed Unit |
||
| 2 | COMP593 |
COMP480 |
|
Listed Unit |
COMP484 |
||
| 3 | COMP486 |
COMP589 |
|
Listed Unit |
COMP588 |