Course code: 1895 (formerly Master of Computing by
research) + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time + On-campus (Berwick; Caulfield;
Clayton; Peninsula; Gippsland)
Discipline coordinators: Associate Professor Andrew Paplinski (School of Computer Science and
Software Engineering, Clayton), Dr David Squire (School of Computer Science and
Software Engineering, Caulfield), Dr Kai Ming Ting (Gippsland School of
Computing and Information Technology), Dr Asad Khan
(School of Network Computing), Dr Marian Quigley (School of Multimedia Systems)
This
course is offered on the Clayton and Caulfield campuses by the School of
Computer Science and Software Engineering, on the Peninsula campus by the
School of Network Computing, on the Berwick campus by the School of Multimedia
Systems, and on the Gippsland campus by the Gippsland School of Computing and
Information Technology. It requires completion of a major thesis that shows
independence of thought and demonstrates the ability of the candidate to carry
out research in the selected field.
Areas for research include graphics and image processing, artificial
intelligence, inductive inference, parallel and persistent computer
architectures, systems analysis and design methodologies, knowledge-based
systems, computer-assisted software engineering, programming paradigms and
languages, object-oriented systems, formal specification, software metrics,
decision support systems, human-machine interfaces, distributed systems,
information storage and retrieval, robotics, digital communications,
microelectronic circuit design and digital systems design, network security,
multimedia authoring, mobile and distributed computing systems, image
processing and computer vision, multimedia computing and communication,
electronic data interchange and internet commerce, multimedia standards and
protocols, multimedia interfaces, GUI design and programming; multimedia
applications in teaching and learning, multimedia narrative, animation, game
design and development, creating content in digital environments, societal
implications of multimedia.
It is possible for a candidate to transfer to PhD candidature if the school and
faculty determine that the candidate has demonstrated an ability to undertake
research and that the research topic will remain essentially unchanged,
although its scope will be substantially broadened.
The
normal entry requirement for the course is:
(a) a four-year honours degree in computing or in a related discipline with at
least a class I or IIA pass, OR
(b) the equivalent to a distinction (or H2A) average in a four-year bachelors
degree in IT or cognate discipline, OR
(c) a distinction average in a three-year bachelors degree in IT or cognate
discipline and industry experience in research and/or development projects.
Students enrolled in an IT faculty masters coursework degree may apply to
transfer to the MIT (Research) after completing 24 points of coursework units
with at least a distinction or 70% (H2A) average if they have had previous
experience in a research and/or development project.
A
research candidate is required to undertake a program of supervised research
within a school of the faculty resulting in the completion of a major thesis.
The thesis will demonstrate the candidate's ability to carry out research in
the field concerned and show independence of thought.
All students enrolled in the MIT (Research) are required to take a research
skills unit (equivalent to that taught to IT faculty honours students) if they
have not already completed an equivalent unit. Passing this unit is a
conditional requirement.
The MIT (Research) thesis is graded (H1, H2A, H2B, H3, Fail), analogous to
grading for an honours thesis. In the case of a dispute, a third examiner will
be appointed.
Candidates
are required to meet the following faculty attendance requirements:
(a) Candidates should meet with their supervisor at least once per month, and
attend specific seminars.
(b) Full-time candidates are required to attend the university five days per
week unless other arrangements have been made with their supervisor. Full-time
students are also expected to spend the equivalent of five days per week
working on the project.
(c) Part-time candidates are required to attend the university, on average, one
day per week and be able to spend the equivalent of two days per week working
on the project,
(d) Off-campus candidates are required to attend the university for two weeks
per year
(e) Where work is to be done away from the university, the head of school
should certify that suitable facilities, supervision and time are available to
the candidate.
Candidates may also be permitted in certain circumstances to pursue a part of
their research at other institutions and locations outside of the university.
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