Course code: 3328 + 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time +
On-campus (Clayton)
Course leader: Dr Tim Ferguson
This
degree, offered by the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering,
aims to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of one or more areas of
study relevant to technical computing and information technology, and in the
case of the Master of Computer Science (Minor Thesis) option, to provide
preparation for further research. Students must complete a sequence of study in
at least one MCS specialisation
.
To qualify for the MCS, students must complete 96 credit points of study. The
program must include: a minimum of 75% (72 points) of approved MCS units with
at least 24 points of level 5 units; at least one approved 36-point MCS
specialisation; and up to 25% (24 points) of elective units approved by the
course leader. With the permission of the course leader, the elective units may
be chosen from other schools and faculties and may include advanced
undergraduate units that provide preparation for approved MCS units or
otherwise complement the MCS program. This flexibility is beneficial to
students and facilitates preparation for further interdisciplinary studies.
MCS students who perform well and are contemplating undertaking further
research studies have the opportunity to complete a research project/minor
thesis and research methods training which, if completed to a satisfactory
level, will enable them to graduate with a MCS (Minor Thesis). The MCS (Minor
Thesis) provides an entry pathway to research programs such as the PhD.
Upon completion of a semester of MCS coursework, students who have attained a
distinction average may apply for permission to do a research project/minor
thesis along with formal research methods training. This option typically
requires a 36-point research project/minor thesis. (A 24-point research project
may be taken with permission from the course leader.) The MCS (Minor Thesis) is
a graded degree with grades of H2, H2A, H2B and H2. Completion of the MCS
(Minor Thesis) at H2 or H2A level enables students to apply for admission to a
research degree program such as the PhD in the Faculty of Information
Technology at Monash University.
MCS students not undertaking the minor thesis option will graduate with MCS, an
ungraded degree, and will not generally be eligible for entry to a subsequent
research program.
Students who successfully complete 24 points of graduate-level approved MCS
units may exit the course with a Postgraduate Certificate in Computer Science.
Students who successfully complete 48 points of study, of which at least 36
points are from graduate-level approved MCS units, may exit the course with a
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science.
A
three-year undergraduate qualification in computer science or equivalent with a
credit grade point average in the final year of study from an Australian
university or equivalent.
Graduates of a four-year honours program such as software engineering with
honours or computer science (honours) may apply for admission to the MCS with
advanced standing of up to 48 points.
To graduate with the MCS, students must complete 96 credit points of study. The program must include:
To graduate with the MCS (Minor Thesis), students must complete 96 credit points of study. The program must include:
Note that a 36-point minor thesis is made up of the three 12-point units - CSE5351, CSE5352 and CSE5353 taken over two or three semesters. A 24-point minor thesis comprises CSE5351 and CSE5353 over one or two semesters. Note also that despite being divided into 12-point components for administrative reasons, the minor thesis is a single entity incorporating a research project and formal research methods training, hence results are returned only on completion of CSE5353, the final component.
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