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Master of Engineering (Software with Business)
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor Shanika Karunasekera
Email: karus@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne School of Engineering
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact: Stop 1
Future students:
- Further information: Master of Engineering (Software with Business)
- Contact: Enquiry Form
Structure
The Master of Engineering (Software with Business) consists of 300 points of study – 262.5 points core plus 37.5 points elective subjects as listed below.
Advanced standing will be awarded for equivalent subjects taken in prior study to applicants on the following basis:
Credit, Advanced Standing and Accelerated Entry Policy (MPF1293) https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1293
Subject Options
Total 300 points – 262.5 points core plus 37.5 points elective subjects. Students must complete all 300 points of subjects, including all core subjects, or have advanced standing or exemption.
The core and elective subjects are those listed below. The order of subjects below is one way of progressing through the course – students who meet subject requisites may tailor their individual study plan to take into account advanced standing and their study load. Students plan their study online and can seek further advice from Stop 1 on individual study plans.
Students must complete the following in the Master of Engineering (Software with Business):
- 262.5 credit points of core subjects
- 25 credit points of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) Foundation Electives
- 12.5 credit points of Computing and Information Systems (CIS) Advanced Electives
Suggested first 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the first 100 points:
- 75 points Core
- 25 points Computing and Information Systems (CIS) Foundation Electives
Core (75 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90038 | Algorithms and Complexity |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90041 | Programming and Software Development |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP20005 | Engineering Computation |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SWEN30006 | Software Modelling and Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90007 | Internet Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
INFO20003 | Database Systems | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP30026 | Models of Computation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CIS Foundation Electives
Total 25 points from the below list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP30018 | Knowledge Technologies | Not available in 2017 | 12.5 |
COMP30020 | Declarative Programming | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP30022 | IT Project | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP30023 | Computer Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP30024 | Artificial Intelligence | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO30004 | Usability Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INFO30005 | Web Information Technologies | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Suggested second 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the second 100 points:
- 100 points Core
Core (100 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90014 | Masters Software Engineering Project | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90006 | Software Testing and Reliability | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90009 | Software Requirements Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISYS90050 | IT Project and Change Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGM90014 | The World of Engineering Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
ENGM90012 | Marketing Management for Engineers | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90006 | Engineering Contracts and Procurement | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90016 | Software Processes and Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Suggested third 100 points:
Suggested study plan for the third 100 points:
- 87.5 points Core
- 12.5 points Computing and Information Systems (CIS) Advanced Electives
Core (87.5 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
SWEN90013 | Masters Advanced Software Project | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
ENGM90011 | Economic Analysis for Engineers | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ENGM90013 | Strategy Execution for Engineers |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SWEN90010 | High Integrity Systems Engineering | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90007 | Software Design and Architecture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SWEN90004 | Modelling Complex Software Systems | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CIS Advanced Electives
Total 12.5 points from the below list:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
COMP90015 | Distributed Systems |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90048 | Declarative Programming | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
COMP90049 | Knowledge Technologies |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
COMP90057 | Advanced Theoretical Computer Science | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-engineering-software-business/overviewLast updated: 4 March 2025