Universities New Zealand Unitec Institute Of Technology Courses Master of Computing

Master of Computing

Unitec Institute Of Technology

Auckland, New Zealand

Tuition Fee NZ$ 25,380
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
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Program Overview

Programme overview

The Master of Computing allows you to develop the skills to undertake systematic research and solve complex applied computing problems. This programme focuses on fast developing areas of computing including networks and security, internet and intranets, interactive multimedia, data mining, adaptive business intelligence, and health informatics. Key learning objectives include designing, planning and organising technology based projects that are produced on time, to high standards, and within budget. You’ll develop your analytical, research, strategic planning, project management and interpersonal skills in undertaking this programme.

Highlights

A combination of on-campus weekend classes and a high proportion of self-directed research. Classes are supplemented by electronic communications.
Choose from a wide range of thesis topics and supervisors, giving you the chance to focus on an area of your interest.
Flexibility: you choose whether you want to undertake a major 120 credit research project or to focus on coursework and do a 90 credit thesis.
Increase your leadership and management skills through communication, leadership and cooperation in team based projects.
Learn from expert lecturers on the cutting-edge of the discipline.
Enjoy state-of-the-art labs, open seven days a week.
Individualised support: new postgraduate students are enrolled by the Programme Leader and given their timetables individually.

Course Content
Courses and timetables

Compulsory courses

Level 8
- Research Methods in Computer Science (ISCG8024)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To provide students with a framework for applied research through examining research methods and preparing research proposals in computer science and information technology areas.
Entry Requirement
Admission requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:
1. A recognised Bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline, with an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses;
OR
1. Have a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to the above.
2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).
If English is your second language, you are required to have one or more of the following:
- Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance
- Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
- Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years
Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:
- Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission.
Fees & Scholarships
Domestic/NZ students

$9,000 (NZD)

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study)

International students

$25,380 (NZD)

Save $5,000 (NZD) on your first year with the International Student Study Grant.
Career Prospect
CAREER OPTIONS
- Information systems manager
- IT adviser
- Multimedia development manager
- Network manager
- Researcher
- Website manager

Cost Of Studying At Unitec Institute Of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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