32038 Software Architecture

6cp; MSc in Professional Computing, MSc in Advanced Computing (Extended) and Graduate Diploma in Professional Computing Software Engineering specialisation students only.
Recommended studies: Assumed Knowledge: Students are expected to have some knowledge of software engineering and some knowledge of high level software design.

This subject teaches software architecture: the structures of the software elements of a system, the properties of those elements and the relationships between them. It teaches how an architecture must resolve competing concerns, how to create an architecture and how to evaluate an architecture. Case studies are used to illustrate many of the concepts. Class discussions and assignments will exercise many of the skills taught. This subject is intended for the senior and experienced software developer who must solve software architecture problems.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $889.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,370.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
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