Master of Network Computing (Minor Thesis)

• Objectives
• Length of course
• Admission requirements

Course code: 3318 + Caulfield and Peninsula campuses + Course leader: Mr A Kayed

The course is a 72-point masters which consists of a 36-point minor thesis and 36 points of coursework.

The 36 points of coursework will include:

• a research methods unit (6 points) at level 4
• two units (12 points) must be selected from level 5
• a maximum of three units (18 points) may be selected from level 4

Only one unit (6 points) may be at the 9000 level or from outside the faculty.

The research component consists of a supervised extended minor thesis of at least one-and-a-half semesters length (for full-time students). Students are expected to complete a written research project proposal mid- way through the first semester, as a hurdle requirement.

Objectives

This masters degree has as its basic aims to (a) provide students with an in- depth knowledge of an area of study relevant to network computing and (b) provide preparation for further research.

On the successful completion of this degree, students will have:

• an in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of study relevant to network computing
• an understanding of the use of a variety of research methods appropriate to network computing
• theoretical knowledge in specific areas so that they will have the intellectual and conceptual foundation to play leading roles in the development of the network computing industry
• the conceptual and theoretical framework to appreciate and integrate new software and hardware technologies, and, within a network computing context, use them to develop solutions to complex problems in our society
• demonstrated competency in research communication, including written and oral presentations
• planned and completed a substantial research project relevant to network computing
• documented by extended minor thesis (36 points) the findings of a substantial research
• adequately prepared to undertake further research at PhD level.

Length of course

Three semesters (full-time), six semesters (part-time).

Admission requirements

Entrance normally requires a first degree that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian bachelors degree, with a credit average in results in final-level computing units. Those expecting to complete their degrees in the current year may apply. It is expected that entrants will have a degree in a cognate discipline which provides a suitable basis for the course, eg computer science, computing, information systems, business systems, digital systems, information management, software engineering.

Credit provision/advanced standing in the program is available to applicants who hold a suitable postgraduate qualification or who have a suitable four-year or honours degree with significant emphasis on information technology. Students can be granted up to 24 points of advanced standing with a postgraduate award and up to 36 points credit for non-award units.
Generally, students who have completed similar units in previous studies will normally be required to make substitutions. Where credit is granted, the number of the elective units that may be taken outside the list of approved network computing graduate units may be reduced. In evaluating units for possible credit, a distinction will be made between a graduate unit and a postgraduate unit. Also, an attempt will be made to distinguish between fourth-year units and fifth-year units.
Credit for unsupervised research prior to enrolment will not be granted as credit towards the required supervised research within the course. A thesis from previous courses cannot be counted towards credit.
Credit will not be granted for units on the grounds that the material in the units has been learned as a result of work experience. In these cases, students should choose another unit.

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