• Success as an IT professional in today's diverse market requires not only technical computer science skills but also expertise in innovation and project management. As IT professionals are employed more broadly throughout the different industry and government sectors there is an increasing diversity in their roles, encompassing management of IT contracts and projects, development of applications, identification, and management of IT solutions, and the marketing and selling of IT solutions. This diversity requires IT professionals to exhibit a high degree of technical knowledge as well as good communication and project management skills. The Master of Computing and Innovation is designed to provide these skills.
  • Students with no prior experience in computer science undertake a specialized introductory program in their first semester, designed to address fundamental IT requirements and familiarisation with assessment and the University of Adelaide environment. After completion of the introductory program, students will be skilled in programming in the C + + language and have knowledge of fundamental data structures and computer systems.
  • Students with existing qualifications in computer science may also undertake the degree and build on their skills in IT and management and innovation. Such students will have the core course requirements varied to reflect their existing knowledge.
  • Graduates gain the ability to design and construct large software systems. Academic staff provides guidance and mentorship based on years of experience in IT education and industry involvement. Award-winning educators and world-leading researchers jointly provide an exciting, innovative, and comprehensive education environment.