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ProgramsSCSCS(PG)CXSMaster of Complex Systems (2024)


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Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6STAT5002: Introduction to Statistics
6COMP9001: Introduction to Programming
6CSYS5010: Introduction to Complex Systems
6Electives

Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6CSYS5030: Information Theory and Self-Organisation
6CSYS5040: Criticality in Dynamical Systems
6COMP9208: Artificial Intelligence and Society

Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6CSYS5020: Interdependent Civil Systems
6CSYS5050: Complex Systems Capstone Project A
6Electives
6Select from
COMP5048: Visual Analytics
COMP5313: Large Scale Networks


Note:  Department permission required for enrolment in COMP5048 for Semester 1

Specialisation- Biosecurity

Specialisation- Engineering

Specialisation- Research Methods

Specialisation- Transport

Block 1 - Foundation Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP9001 Introduction to Programming 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP9208 Artificial Intelligence and Society 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM 6 Semester 2
Semester 2 Online
STAT5002 Introduction to Statistics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Block 2 - Complex Systems Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CSYS5010 Introduction to Complex Systems 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5020 Interdependent Civil Systems 6 Semester 1
CSYS5030 Information Theory and Self-Organisation 6 Semester 2
CSYS5040 Criticality in Dynamical Systems 6 Semester 2

Block 3 - Advanced Computing Units (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
COMP5048 Visual Analytics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5313 Large Scale Networks 6 Semester 1

Block 4 - Capstone (Min CP: 6,Max CP: 6)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CSYS5050 Complex Systems Capstone Project A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2

Note: Candidates for the Master of Complex Systems must complete 48 credit points from Core and Elective units of study before taking Complex Systems Capstone Project Unit.

Block 5 - Electives (Max CP: 12)

Unit Code Unit Name CP Sessions Offered
CHNG9202 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis 6 Semester 1
CISS6004 Disease and Security 6 Semester 1
COMP5318 Machine Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5060 Complex Systems Research Project A 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5061 Complex Systems Research Project B 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
DATA5207 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences 6 Semester 1
Int December
ELEC5208 Intelligent Electricity Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC5509 Mobile Networks 6 Semester 1
ELEC9103 Simulations & Numerical Solutions in Eng 6 Semester 2
ENVI5809 Environmental Simulation Modelling 6 Semester 2a
ENVI5904 Methods in Applied Ecology 6 Semester 2
GEOG5001 Geographic Information Science A 6 Semester 1
GEOG5004 Environmental Mapping and Monitoring 6 Semester 2
HTIN5003 Health Technology Evaluation 6 Semester 2b
Semester 2 Block Mode
HTIN5004 Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5060 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence 6 Int July
ITLS5020 Production and Operations Management 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5050 Introductory Supply Chain Analysis 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5100 Transport and Infrastructure Foundations 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002 Supply Chain Planning Systems 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6007 Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] 6 Int July
ITLS6102 Transport Modelling and Forecasting 6 Semester 2
ITLS6111 Spatial Analytics 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS5031 Ecological Econ & Sustainable Analysis 6 Semester 1
PHYS5032 Techniques for Sustainability Analysis 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management 6 Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Block Mode
PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management 6 Semester 2 Online
Int July
PUBH5010 Epidemiology Methods and Uses 6 Semester 1
QBUS5001 Quantitative Methods for Business 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6810 Statistical Learning and Data Mining 6 Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6840 Predictive Analytics 6 Semester 1
SUST5004 Populations and Health 6 Semester 2
Course: Master of Complex Systems (2024)
CP Required: 72
Min FT Duration: 1.50 Years
Min PT Duration: 3.00 Years
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021
Requirements: To qualify for the award of the Master of Complex Systems a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:

(a) 54 credit points in core units, comprising of:

• 24 credit points of foundational core units of study

• 24 credit points of core complex systems units of study

• 6 credit points of capstone units of study;

(b) 6 credit points of advanced computing units of study

(c) 12 credit points of elective units of study

Specialisations

Completion of a specialisation is not a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing at most one specialisation. A specialisation requires the completion of 12 credit points chosen from units of study listed for that specialisation. The specialisations available are:

• Engineering

• Biosecurity

• Transport

• Research pathway
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