La Trobe University
Master of Computer Science
The Master of Computer Science in Computer and Information Systems is offered by La Trobe University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Subjects: 7.
This course will give you the expertise to design, program, manage, maintain and improve computer systems, particularly knowledge-based systems. When you graduate, you'll have strong leadership skills and an understanding of the social, legal and ethical issues facing computing professionals.We provide training in the software technologies required by information and communications technology professionals. Core subjects include an industry-based project and thesis, which will allow you to explore an area of interest and develop your research skills.
The global shortage of skilled ICT professionals means graduates are highly sought after for a range of roles across multiple sectors.This course equips you for roles in:It also prepares you for roles such as:
- systems and security engineering
- software and hardware management
- network design, management and engineering
- data communications
- telecommunications
- wireless networks.
Graduates are working as senior architects, software developers, quality assurance engineers and subject matter experts at multinationals such as Nike, Fujitsu and Thomson Reuters. They’ve also secured full-time employment as analysts and specialists at not-for-profit organisations such as UNICEF and Vision Australia.
- information technology consultant
- web administrator
- program designer
- information systems administrator
- software and applications trainer.