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Master of Computing and Innovation - Melbourne Campus
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
The Melbourne campus offers a pathway into degrees for international pathway students only. For the equivalent version for both domestic and international students at the APSB, North Terrace campus visit Master of Computing and Innovation.
A competitive edge in computing
Information technology (IT) professionals are faced with new challenges every day. Technical computer science skills are no longer all that’s needed to get the job done.
Our Master of Computing and Innovation is designed to build the communication, project management and innovation skills needed to thrive in a growing industry.
This degree is available to international students only.
What will you do?
- Undertake a specialised introductory IT program in your first semester.
- Learn C++ language and programming.
- Understand fundamental data structures and computer systems.
- Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of highly experienced, award-winning educators and world-leading researchers.
- Learn to design and construct large software systems.
- Build management and innovation skills through core courses.
- Apply your learning in a significant project.
This degree will still be invaluable if you already have computer science qualifications. We’ll simply vary your program to reflect your existing knowledge.
Students will commence their pathway studies as a University of APSB College student undertaking a Pre-Master's Program. On successful completion of the Pre-master's program, student will receive credit for subjects and will move into the second trimester of the University of APSB Master of Computing and Innovation.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate ready to take on a wide range of IT-based roles. You could be a computer scientist, web developer or tech entrepreneur. You might manage IT contracts and projects in the government sector. Perhaps you’ll work in marketing, selling exciting new IT products to the public.
Note: After completing the equivalent of a major in computer science, you’ll be eligible to apply for entry into our Master of Computer Science or Master of Software Engineering. Depending on your prior study, this major may take up to 2 years to complete.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Not offered to domestic students.
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 7 | 100.0% |
| All students | 7 | 100.0% |
International applicants
| CRICOS | 064441A |
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| Intake | Trimester 1 (March) Trimester 2 (July) Trimester 3 (November) |
| International Qualifications | Successful completion of the University of APSB College Pre-Master's Program |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
How to Apply
Student Profile
| Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| International students | 7 | 100.0% |
| All students | 7 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Unavailable - see previous year for indicative only fee.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $48,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Professional Accreditation
Potential careers
Communications Technologist, Computer Programmer, Computer Scientist, Project Manager, Software Developer, Software Engineer, IT Manager, Information Technologist, Information and Communications Technologist, Internet - Web Programmer, Programmer, Entrepreneur, Innovation Manager
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
