This course shows how to successfully manage a software development project in a systematic and professional manner. It covers the elements of software engineering and how the technology and the project team can be used to deliver on time, to budget and within specification. The eight subjects in the degree are designed as an integrated group to meet these objectives.
An applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Engineering Software Management should:
Candidates in admission categories 2 and 3 must also have some professional knowledge in the IT industry; an adequate science background (mathematics, physics, scientific communication at secondary school level); and experience of software development.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is considered in accordance with the University policy on RPL (which can be viewed online). The maximum amount of RPL granted is: 24 credit points if articulating from a Graduate Certificate course; 18 credit points for UTS BE graduates; and 12 credit points for all other students (without exception).
The course duration is two years if two subjects are taken per semester. The course is also available to fee-paying overseas students on a full-time basis, taking one year to complete.
The program is structured for evening attendance.
The course comprises 48 credit points of study made up of seven compulsory subjects and one postgraduate engineering elective (in the range 49000–49999).
49265 Software Technologies | 6cp | |
49264 Software Quality Processes | 6cp | |
49263 Software Analysis and Design | 6cp | |
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49225 Software Project Management | 6cp | |
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
49266 Software Architecture and Middleware | 6cp | |
CBK90230 Elective | 6cp | |
Total | 48cp |
Typical programs are shown below.
Autumn commencing full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
49263 Software Analysis and Design | 6cp | |
49264 Software Quality Processes | 6cp | |
49265 Software Technologies | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49225 Software Project Management | 6cp | |
49266 Software Architecture and Middleware | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
Spring commencing full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Spring semester | ||
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49225 Software Project Management | 6cp | |
49266 Software Architecture and Middleware | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49263 Software Analysis and Design | 6cp | |
49264 Software Quality Processes | 6cp | |
49265 Software Technologies | 6cp | |
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
Autumn commencing part time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
49265 Software Technologies | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
49266 Software Architecture and Middleware | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn semester | ||
49263 Software Analysis and Design | 6cp | |
49264 Software Quality Processes | 6cp | |
Spring semester | ||
49225 Software Project Management | 6cp | |
Select 6 credit points of electives | 6cp |
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