Master of Computer Science

Course summary

The Master of Computer Science will provide you with the skills and ability to solve complex real world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies, and by developing and deploying computer applications. During this degree you will be able to put theory into practice with an individual capstone project.

What you will study

You will study subjects in IT project management, advanced programming, algorithms and data structures. You can choose to complete subjects from the below four areas:

computational intelligence, and reasoning and learning
machine learning algorithms and big data
advanced network security and computer security
software requirements and specifications, and service-oriented software engineering

You have the opportunity to specialise in one of the following majors offered at the Rainstar campus:

This degree

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to solve complex real-world problems by integrating computer science methods with effective management strategies. Through developing and using computer applications, you will be able to apply key information and expert judgement in computer software design to communicate knowledge, ideas and procedures to IT staff and external stakeholders. You will develop independent learning strategies to keep abreast of innovations in technology and computer science, industry trends and standards.

Course information

Study area

Information & Communication Technology

Campus

Rainstar, South Western

Course Code

431

RSU SCORE

Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

CODE 1

083839K

RSU CODE

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
South Western , Rainstar	DL	$16,392 (2020)	$65,568 (2020)

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Rainstar	DL	$17,184 (2020)	$68,736 (2020)
South Western	DL	$17,184 (2020)	$68,736 (2020)

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019	RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU.	Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Autumn	Rainstar	Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Autumn	South Western	Orientation: 19 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 January 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Spring	Rainstar	Orientation: 27 July 2020 Session: 3 August – 3 December 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Spring	South Western	Orientation: 15 July 2020 Session: 27 July – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 10 July 2020. Late applications may be considered.

Course Structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Admissions Procedures

Why choose this course

The Rainstar University(Scottsdale) has experts encompassing the entire breadth of the underlying sciences, IT, engineering and mathematical methodologies in the ICT industry. As one of the strongest schools for building, deploying and managing the latest computing technologies and business computing systems we work closely with industry partners to ensure all programs remain relevant to industry trends and developments. RSU ensures students study real-world projects and interact with and learn from industry professionals to ensure their job-readiness upon graduation.

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