C04223v1 Master of Software Engineering Management
Award(s): Master of Software Engineering Management (MSEM)UAC code: 942341 (Autumn semester), 945341 (Spring semester)
CRICOS code: 053622J
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Academic requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
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.
Academic requirements
Applicants must have completed a recognised Australian bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Applicants should also have some professional knowledge in the IT industry.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; TOEFL: paper based: 575 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 90 overall with a writing score of 21; DEEP: C
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is considered in accordance with the University's policy on RPL (www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/priorlearning.html). The maximum amount of RPL granted is 24 credit points if articulating from a graduate certificate course, 18 credit points for UTS Bachelor of Engineering graduates and 12 credit points for all other students (without exception).
Course duration and attendance
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.
Course structure
Students are required to complete 48 credit points of study made up of seven compulsory subjects and one postgraduate engineering elective (in the range 49000–49999 excluding 49277, 49278, 49279, 49454, 49458, 49459, 49460, 49461, 49462, 49463, 49464 and 49465).
Course completion requirements
| 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 |
Course program
Typical course programs are shown below.
| Subjects typically offered in Autumn | ||
| 49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
| 49264 Software Quality Processes | 6cp | |
| 49265 Software Technologies | 6cp | |
| Subjects typically offered in Spring | ||
| 49001 Judgment and Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 49002 Managing Projects | 6cp | |
| 49225 Software Project Management | 6cp | |
| 49263 Software Analysis and Design | 6cp | |
| 49266 Software Architecture and Middleware | 6cp | |
Other information
Further information is available from the Engineering and Information Technology Outreach Office on:
