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ProgramsSCSCS(PG)CompSciMCSMaster of Computer Science (Capstone Pathway) (2024)


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Year 0 - Planning your degree

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block

Note:   Capstone Pathway | Important information

Students can view all available specialisations under the 'Major/Pathways' tab. We strongly recommend that students complete their Foundation units before enrolling in specialisation units.

The Specialist units chosen may contribute towards a designated Specialisation. See the Majors/Pathways tab for details of each Specialisation.

In addition to this page, students should refer to the resources available on the School of Computer Science Canvas page ( https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/15961/pages/master-of-computer-science-mcs-2)

This includes details on academic advising and a link to FAQs specifically for Master of Computer Science students, including those pursuing a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.


Year 1 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6COMP9001: Introduction to Programming
6INFO5990: Professional Practice in IT
6COMP9120: Database Management Systems
6COMP9601: Computer and Network Organisation


Note:  Students can enrol in COMP9121 in Semester 2 and instead choose one of the Computer Science Core units in Semester 1.

Note:   Students are advised to enrol in the Computer Science Foundation units during the first semester of their studies.


Year 1 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6INFO6007: Project Management in IT
6INFO5992: Understanding IT Innovations
6COMP9123: Data Structures and Algorithms
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6Select from
Computer Science Foundation Elective units
Computer Science Specialist units


Note:  Students who are interested in Data Science and AI Specialisation are strongly encouraged to enrol in Foundation Elective STAT5002 before they select their specialist units.

Year 2 - Semester 1

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6Computer Science Specialist units
6Computer Science Specialist units
List
6Select from
Computer Science Specialist units
Computer Science Elective units
List
6Select from
Computer Science Specialist units
Computer Science Elective units

Note:   Students must select 2 units (12 credit points) from their specialisation, and an additional 2 units from either Elective, or another Specialisation.


Year 2 - Semester 2

SITS Diet Block/TypeCPUnit of Study/Unit Block
6Computer Science Specialist units
6Computer Science Specialist units
12Select from
COMP5703: Information Technology Capstone Project


Note:  Students are strongly advised to enrol in the Capstone Project during the last semester of their studies.

Course: Master of Computer Science (Capstone Pathway) (2024)
CP Required: 96
Min FT Duration: 2.00 Years
Min PT Duration: N/A
Faculty/School: Faculty of Engineering
Years Offered: 2025, 2024
Requirements: Summary

Students must complete 96 credit points as follows:

► A minimum 24 credit points and maximum 30 credit points of Foundation units, including:

    - 12 credit points of Foundation Core units,

    - 6 credit points of Foundation Programming Selective units, and

    - 6 credit points of Foundation Networking Selective units

► 18 credit points of Core units

► A minimum 24 credit points of Specialist units

► A maximum 12 credit points of Elective units

► 12 credit points of Capstone Pathway units, OR

► 24 credit points of Research Pathway units, OR

► 24 credit points of Work Integrated Pathway units

The completion of a specialisation is not mandatory. If a student chooses to do a specialisation, it must be completed within the Specialist units credit points described above. Units of study counted towards one specialisation may not count toward any other specialisation completed

University Handbook

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