MSc - Computer Science as a main subject
Second Subject, Main Subject
The Master of Science is valued for its flexibility and excellence, and can be tailored to suit your needs. You can select your papers from a range of subjects and the mix of research and taught papers are customised to suit your interests and goals.
Computer Science is rapidly changing the world we live in. Studying Computer Science at the University of Waikato, you'll learn about software systems and how people and computers interact. You’ll also learn how to create new software, and ensure it's easy for people to use.
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Key information
| Years: | 1 - 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Points: | 120 - 180 |
| Start Dates: | Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July) |
| Estimated Fees* (Domestic): | $8,050 - $9,039 per year |
| Estimated Fees* (International): | $40,860 (120 pts) $61,290 (180 pts) |
| Entry Requirements: | Postgraduate International |
| Area of Study: | |
| All amounts are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD). *Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Career opportunities
- Web Architect
- Business Analyst
- Software Developer
- Network Architect
- Computer Animator
- Mobile App Master
- Data Miner
- Usability Architect
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Papers
Papers available within Computer Science
Prescriptions for the PGCert(CompSc), PGDip(CompSc), BSc(Hons), MSc and MSc(Res)
The papers ENGME585 and LEGAL526 would not normally be considered papers in the subject of Computer Science.
The papers COMPX568 and COMPX569 are available only for the PGCertInfoTech and the 240 point MInfoTech.
The papers CSMAX570, CSMAX596 and RPLCR570 are available only for the MInfoTech.
The papers COMPX520 and COMPX577 are normally available only for the BCMS and BCMS(Hons) degrees, respectively.
To complete a PGCert(CompSc), students must complete 60 points at 500 level consisting of 60 points from papers listed in the subject of Computer Science.
To complete a PGDip(CompSc), students must complete 120 points at 500 level including at least 90 points from papers listed in the subject of Computer Science.
Enrolment in papers towards the BSc(Hons) is only by invitation of the Head of School. To complete a BSc(Hons) in Computer Science, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 60 points from the papers listed in the subject of Computer Science, of which at least 30 points must be in research (normally COMPX591).
To complete an MSc in Computer Science, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level including COMPX592 and at least 60 points from papers listed in the subject of Computer Science.
To complete an MSc (Research) in Computer Science, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc (Research) regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level consisting of COMPX594 and 60 points from papers listed in the subject of Computer Science.
Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Graduate Advisor of the Department of Computer Science.
500 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPX502 | Cryptography | 15.0 | No occurrences |
| An introduction to cryptographic methods. | |||
| COMPX515 | Security for Advanced Networks | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Networks have evolved considerable in the last decade, leading to new technologies. Changes in the attack surface make network security a permanent concern. Novel approaches to protect them are required. | |||
| COMPX518 | Cyber Security | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper introduces the key topics in the important field of cyber security. It will cover various aspects of defensive, offensive and preventative security. Selective topics from a wide range, such as security vulnerabilities, secure software, intrusion detection and prevention, cryptography, applied cryptography, authentication... | |||
| COMPX519 | Malware Analysis and Penetration Testing | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper goes through two important aspects of Cyber Security. It first covers the defensive security techniques of malware analysis and then examines the offensive security techniques of penetration testing. | |||
| COMPX520 | Dissertation | 45.0 | 24D (Hamilton), 24I (Hamilton) & 24X (Hamilton) |
| A directed study investigation and report on an approved project or study topic under the supervision of a lecturer. Students should obtain the lecturer's approval and signature on an enrolment sheet (available from the School Office). | |||
| COMPX521 | Machine Learning Algorithms | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper exposes students to selected machine learning algorithms and includes assignments that require the implementation of these algorithms. | |||
| COMPX523 | Machine Learning for Data Streams | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| Data streams are everywhere, from F1 racing over electricity networks to news feeds. Data stream mining relies on and develops new incremental algorithms that process streams under strict resource limitations. | |||
| COMPX525 | Deep Learning | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides an introduction into Deep Learning, focussing on both algorithms and applications. It covers both the basics of Neural networks and current mainstream and advanced Deep Learning technology. | |||
| COMPX527 | Secure Cloud Application Engineering | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| Software Engineering on the Cloud is extremely prevalent nowadays. In this paper, you will learn how to design, develop and test cloud-native applications with a special focus on satisfying requirements. | |||
| COMPX532 | Information Visualisation | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper aims to provide an awareness of the potential offered by information visualisation techniques, a familiarity with the underlying concepts, and an understanding and ability to effectively design and apply information visualisations in a given context. | |||
| COMPX539 | Usability Engineering | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers the design and evaluation of interactive computer systems with a focus on user studies. Topics covered include: scenarios, ethnography, designing and performing user studies, and ethical issues involved in studying human-computer interaction. | |||
| COMPX544 | Advanced Applied Computational Methods | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper explores numerical methods with applications to real world problems. A variety of classes of problems will be introduced, and appropriate numerical methods for each will be explored. Each problem will be solved by writing code from scratch. Aspects of parallel methods will also be introduced. | |||
| COMPX546 | Graph Theory | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| An introduction to graph theory and combinatorics, including network optimisation algorithms. | |||
| COMPX553 | Extremely Parallel Programming | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers advanced parallel programming for large-scale parallelism. A variety of programming techniques will be covered, with application to cluster computers, GPU computing, many-core computing and cloud computing. | |||
| COMPX554 | Specification Languages and Models | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper deals with various aspects of modelling systems using advanced best practice methods from the software engineering field. It will introduce at least one of the main software modelling languages, Z, including its semantics, logic and associated tools. | |||
| COMPX555 | Bioinformatics | 15.0 | 24B (Hamilton) |
| An introduction to bioinformatics, open to students majoring in computer science or biology. It includes an overview of molecular biology, genomics, script language programming, algorithms for biological data, an introduction to machine learning and data mining, and relevant statistical methods. | |||
| COMPX560 | Turing Topics in Computer Science | 15.0 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| One or more special topics in computer science, at an advanced level. | |||
| COMPX568 | Programming for Industry | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton) |
| An examination of object-oriented programming and design. Key principles of object-oriented programming: typing, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism and composition. Fundamental object-oriented modelling and design techniques. Students will develop application software of reasonable complexity that draws on object-oriented lan... | |||
| COMPX569 | Programming with Web Technologies | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24C (Hamilton) |
| An examination of developing web-based applications. Client-side technologies: HTML, CSS and Javascript. Server-side technologies to support dynamic Web pages and data access. Fundamental relational database concepts and design techniques. Principles of Web-application design. HCI considerations and mobile clients. | |||
| COMPX575 | Programming Tools and Techniques | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| A paper in programming techniques applicable to a range of research applications in Computer Science. | |||
| COMPX576 | Programming Project | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| A paper where research programming techniques are applied to a specific (elective) field in Computer Science. | |||
| COMPX577 | Report of an Investigation | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton), 24A (Tauranga), 24B (Hamilton) & 24B (Tauranga) |
| A directed study involving the design, implementation and testing of the solution to a hardware and/or software engineering problem and production of a formal report. | |||
| COMPX591 | Dissertation | 30.0 | 24I (Hamilton), 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| COMPX592 | Dissertation | 60.0 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. | |||
| COMPX593 | Computer Science Thesis | 90.0 | 24X (Hamilton) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| COMPX594 | Computer Science Thesis | 120.0 | 24X (Hamilton) & 24X (Tauranga) |
| An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. | |||
| CSMAX570 | Preparing for Internship | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper will enable learners to develop the key soft and transferable skills and competencies important to be work ready and prepared for the internship component of the Master of Information Technology (MInfoTech) programme or the Master of Technology, Innovation and Business (MTIB) programme. These skills and competencies will... | |||
| CSMAX596 | Computer Science Internship | 60.0 | 24A (Block), 24B (Block), 24C (Block) & 24X (Block) |
| This internship enables the development of practical knowledge and hands-on experience through a supervised internship in the IT industry. | |||
| GEOGY538 | Automated Spatial Analysis using Geographic Information Systems | 15.0 | 24X (Block) |
| Automated GIS, using programming or scripts, are extremely powerful compared to the 'point and click' environment, and are the most practical method for the spatial analysis of large data sets. GIS professionals are expected have the skills to write their own scripts, as well as execute and manipulate existing scripts. In this pape... | |||
| GEOGY558 | Applied Geographic Information Systems for Research and Planning | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) |
| GIS is used widely in a range of industries and government agencies, and graduates competent in GIS are sort after for employment. This paper is designed as an introduction to GIS for graduate students and is co-taught with GEOGY328. It covers all aspects of GIS analysis, including remote sensing and model building. ArcGIS Pro is u... | |||
| LEGAL526 | Legal Aspects of Cyber Security | 30.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24A (Tauranga) |
| This research seminar paper provides an advanced-level examination of critical issues regarding the legal aspects of Cyber Security. Students complete a supervised research project of up to 12,500 words. | |||
| RPLCR570 | Recognition of Prior Learning - Professional Learning in an ICT Setting | 15.0 | 24A (Hamilton) & 24B (Hamilton) |
| This paper allows students to submit a current CV for assessment for recognition of prior learning undertaken in a professional ICT setting, along with a presentation based on a project conducted at the aformentioned professional setting, for credit towards the Master of Information Technology within the School of Computing and Mat... | |||
Scholarships and prizes
Selected scholarships for Computer Science students.
New to Waikato? The International Excellence Scholarship is worth up to $10,000.
Computer Science Undergraduate Scholarship Not currently accepting applications
For students who are currently in Year 12 or Year 13 at a New Zealand secondary school. Candidates must be intending to enrol full-time in either the BCompSc, BSc majoring in Computer Science, or BE(Hons) majoring in Software Engineering.
Sir William Gallagher Cyber Security Scholarship Accepting applications
This scholarship is for students intending to enrol in the dissertation or thesis part of a Master of Cyber Security by the end of A Trimester 2024. Candidates must have gained a 'B+' average for their most recent 120 points of study. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain industry experience through a research project at Gallagher.
Closing Date: 31 October 2023
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