Designed for students with a computer science, software/computer systems engineering, information technology, information systems or equivalent computing-rich background, this course builds on your existing computer science, research and professional skills.

It provides graduates with not only the practical and theoretical aspects of computer science, but also an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and an awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of computer science in a global community.

Projects and coursework have been designed to address topical concerns in industry and society preparing graduates for further enrolment in a higher degree by research or employment in a computing-related field.

The course is offered at Flinders’ Tonsley innovation precinct.

From theory through programming to cutting-edge development of computing solutions, computer science offers a foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas.

Potential occupations include:

• software developer
• software tester
• IT project manager
• systems analyst
• business analyst
• computational scientist
• programmer
• games programmer
• e-games designer
• IT support specialist
• webmaster
• system administrator
• database administrator
• networking and communications specialist
• researcher and developer.

Potential employers include:

• telecommunications organisations
• aerospace and defence
• government
• higher education institutions
• private organisations.

Professional accreditation/recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society at the professional level. Courses accredited at this level by the Australian Computer Society are recognised internationally under the Seoul Accord.