This masters by coursework degree is designed to meet the demand for computing experts in an ever evolving digital industry landscape. Students will be exposed to contemporary computer science techniques and technologies with a strong focus on practical application of computing and theory, process and principles. It is also relevant to those seeking to enter the IT profession who have no previous experience in the computing discipline. The curriculum and capstone components of the course are heavily influenced by industry and offer students the opportunity to apply their expertise in authentic and real-world situations. Course Learning Outcomes Apply advanced cognitive and technical skills to analyze complex concepts and scenarios within authentic computer science/ICT tasks and assessments. Apply communication and/or collaboration skills in the design of sophisticated solutions to computer science/ICT focused tasks and assessments. Reflect critically on a complex body of computer science/ICT knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of professional practice. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial computer science/ICT focused project. Work Experience option Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the ICT discipline. Employment opportunities Graduates of this course can find work in a wide range of areas, from programming and system development, system analysis through to project management and systems architectures. Possible future job titles Programmer, Systems Analyst, Systems Architect, Software Tester, Web Developer.