Master of Software and Information Technology
M.S.& I.T.
The field of information technology has changed dramatically over the past decade.
It has become increasingly important that computers do the task that is required whilst still remaining easy to use.
The Master of Software and Information Technology focuses on using IT effectively in business and in science.
Students are equipped with a variety of transferable IT skills which they can apply to real world problems.
How to qualify
Candidates for the M.S.& I.T. will have qualified for a Bachelor of Software and Information Technology, Bachelor of Software and Information Technology with Honours or equivalent.
Length of study
By examination and thesis
Students will normally take a minimum of two academic years to complete a M.S.& I.T. by examination and thesis.
By thesis only
Students will normally take a minimum of one academic year to complete the requirements of the degree.
Course of study
The taught component comprises 120 credits:
At least 80 credits must be chosen from Schedules A and B, with at least 40 credits from Schedule A. The remaining 40 credits may be chosen from any of the 600 level courses offered at Lincoln University, or at an equivalent level at another tertiary institution, to form a coherant course of study.
| Schedule A | |
| COMP 631 | Advanced Data Management |
| COMP 632 | Software design |
| COMP 609 - 614 | Special Topics |
| Schedule B | |
| COMP 603 | Image Processing |
| COMP 615 - 620 | Special Topics |
| COMP 621 | Geometric Modelling |
| COMP 622 | Computer Modelling of Environmental Systems |
| COMP 624 | Visual Data Analysis |
| COMP 627 | Neural Network Applications |
Notes:
(i) All courses are 20 credits unless stated otherwise
(ii) For information on the other special topics offered, contact the Postgraduate Co-ordinator for Software and Information Technology.
(iii) Not all courses are offered each year
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