Students admitted to the Master of Computing IS program need to pass 40 modular credits, and are given the flexibility to complete their program by selecting one of the three options below:
Coursework Option
Students need to pass ten modules (40 modular credits), with at least five modules (20 modular credits) selected from their specialisation. The remaining five non-specialisation modules (20 modular credits) can be chosen from level 4000 to 6000 modules offered by the School of Computing.
Out of the required maximum ten modules, students are allowed a maximum of two level 4000 modules.
IS Project Option
The project option provides students the experience of working on a major computing project on individual basis. It aims to provide students with significant practical and/or research experiences in the computing field. Students who choose the project option will need to complete eight modules (32 modular credits) offered by the School of Computing, with at least four modules (16 modular credits) from the area of specialisation. For the eight modules, students are allowed at most two level 4000 modules (8 modular credits).
IS Dissertation Option
The dissertation option gives individual students the opportunity for independent study and research in the area of their selected specialisation. The dissertation is equivalent to four modules (16 modular credits). Students who choose to take the dissertation option will need to complete six modules (24 modular credits) offered by the School of Computing, with at least three modules (12 modular credits) from the area of specialisation. For the six modules, students are allowed at most two level 4000 modules (8 modular credits).
Both the IS project and dissertation will be carried out under the supervision of an academic staff, and the topic/area will be selected in consultation with the advisor in that area of expertise.