Stream

Data Science and Engineering - COMPSS8543

Stream Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering

School: School of Computer Science and Engineering

Contact: School

Program: 8543 - Information Technology

Award(s):

Master of Information Technology (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline

The world is currently awash with massive volumes of data (Big Data) generated from all sectors of society including business, government, health, transport, web, and social networking (Facebook, Twitter). Data science and engineering has become the driving force behind critical decisions for all organizations by turning massive volumes of data into actionable information and knowledge. Data professionals with the skill set to comprehend, process and manage big data efficiently and effectively are already highly demanded. A recent Mckinsey Global Institute report forecasts a serious shortage of data science and engineering professionals in 2018.

Entry Requirement

Students entering the program should have a solid background in computing and mathematics and good analytical skills.

Stream Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC in total, including:
  • at least 30 UOC from the Stream Electives (see below)
  • up to 30 UOC of level-4 or higher COMP elective courses
Stream Electives:

Students must:
  1. Select at least 5 courses from the three areas below
  2. Select at least 1 course from each of the three areas below.
  3. For two of the three areas below, select at least 2 courses.

Databases & Data Mining:

Machine Learning, Information Retrieval, Knowledge Representation:

Algorithms and Statistics:

Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge (ADK) requirement:
  • at least 6 of the courses must come from the CSE ADK course list (see below)
Up to 2 of the non-ADK, non-prescribed elective courses can be replaced by level-4 or higher non-CSE courses.

COMP9900 is not required if a major research project course (COMP9596 or COMP9945) is taken.

Students must complete at least 36 UOC from the Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge Courses:
Project Option

Students are permitted to substitute 12-18uoc of Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses in their final semester with a research project of equal value provided they meet the following criteria:
  1. completed (or have advanced standing in) 72uoc; and
  2. obtained agreement from a CSE academic supervisor; and
  3. maintained a distinction level performance in the program.

Project courses:
Students who take a research project course will be exempted from COMP9900 - Information Technology Project.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing is possible in up to 50% of the stream. Students wishing to apply for Advanced standing should consult the CSE Postgraduate Advanced Standing, Exemption, Substitution website.
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