CSE Postgraduate Coursework Programs

This page summarises the assumed student background and goals of each of the CSE postgraduate coursework programs.

Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc, COMPES8685)

The MEngSc program is intended for students with a substantial and broad computing background. We expect MEngSc students to have knowledge of all Foundation and most Core subjects (Groups A/B/C) before they commence their postgraduate studies at UNSW.

The aim of the degree is to give computing graduates a chance to deepen their knowledge and to extend it in new directions. In addition, there is some scope to undertake core subjects not studied in the undergraduate degree, to round out their computing background.

Master of Information Science (Internetworking) (MInfSc, COMPHS8508)
Graduate Diploma in Information Science (Internetworking) (GradDipInfSc, COMPHS5453)

The MInfSc and GradDipInfSc (Internetworking) programs are intended for students with some computing background (for example, one or two programming courses as part of their undergraduate degree).

The aim of the degree is to prepare students to be network specialists in the IT industry. It give students the opportunity to study a range of network courses, along with other important topics that any IT professional should understand. It provides an excellent foundation for students who subsequently intend to obtain professional certification such as CCNA.

Master of Information Science (Database) (MInfSc, COMPGS8508)
Graduate Diploma in Information Science (Database) (GradDipInfSc, COMPGS5453)

The MInfSc and GradDipInfSc (Database) programs are intended for students with at least some computing background (for example, one programming course as part of their undergraduate degree).

The aim of the degree is to prepare students to be database specialists in the IT industry. It give students the opportunity to study a range of database courses, along with other important topics that any IT professional should understand. It provides an excellent foundation for students who subsequently intend to obtain professional certification such as Oracle certification.

Master of Computer Science (MCompSc, COMPAS8680)
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (GradDipCompSc, COMPAS5452)

The MCompSc and GradDipCompSc programs are intended for students with no or minimal prior computing background.

The aim of the degree is to provide students with a broad-based IT education, enabling them to work in a range of positions in the IT industry. It is similar in scope to CSE's undergraduate BSc (Computer Science) program.

Students with some computing background who want to obtain a broad understanding of computing might also find the program attractive.