Found 228 study abroad units
IFN631 IT Governance
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This executive-focused Information Technology (IT) unit addresses the core concepts, frameworks and methods for IT leaders (e.g. CIOs, IT Managers) to support their organizations in creating and delivering business value with information and technology through business-IT alignment. Three main outcomes that can be expected after successfully adopting IT governance are benefits realization, risk optimization, and resource optimization. The unit takes an enterprise-wide, managerial perspective on how IT executives can facilitate the transition towards digital business and set the executive agenda for IT in larger organizations by addressing traditional IT governance topics such as the enterprise governance of IT, benefits management and risk management as well as contemporary digital governance topics such as digital transformation, big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN635 Cyber Security and Governance
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Cybersecurity is the practice of safeguarding an organisation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats, including ransomware, malware, and phishing. Critical infrastructure encompasses IT components (software, platforms, computing infrastructure, networks, devices) and physical spaces. Infrastructure attacks have increased the need for cyber risk management skills. This unit builds on Computer Systems and Security (IFN583) and offers a broad introduction to cybersecurity and governance frameworks, covering security practices across people, processes, and technology. Topics include threat assessment, risk management, incident response, security compliance, awareness initiatives, and cloud security. You will learn from real-world case studies to prepare for roles as cybersecurity professionals, gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills to detect, investigate, and remediate cyberattacks. This unit also prepares you for advanced studies in the cybersecurity major.
IFN645 Machine Learning at Scale
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The data that modern data scientists have access to is larger and more complex than in previous generations. Dealing with these data requires specialised algorithms and the use of a higher performance or cloud computing environment. This unit outlines the challenges and opportunities associated with big data and introduces machine learning algorithms that scale to large datasets. This unit will expand on the material presented in earlier data science units and students will use their programming knowledge to implement machine learning algorithms to address real world problems.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN646 Biomedical Data Science
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Biology and medicine are becoming data-intensive disciplines. From new sequencing technologies to electronic health records and wearable devices, it has never been easier or cheaper to generate biomedical data. This provides a great opportunity to study complex biological systems, to offer better patient care, etc., but working with this data is not trivial. This advanced unit will teach you how to handle and analyse biomedical data, as well as gain an appreciation of its strengths, limitations and complexities so that you can understand and critically interpret measurements and analyses. The unit aims to provide you with knowledge of modern biomedical technologies and the associated data science methodologies, building on what you have learned in IFN509.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN647 Machine Learning for Natural Language Processing
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides an understanding of the principles and techniques underlying the development of Text Analysis and Machine Learning solutions to some of the varied and complex problems that involve big data. It teaches you data preprocessing techniques to represent and analyse text, web and social media data. It also includes machine learning and its applications in Web Search, information filtering, text classification, clustering, sentiment analysis, topic modelling and generative AI techniques to understand the text data. It teaches you the methods of text analysis and machine learning algorithms for dealing with both the structured and un-structured information embedded within documents, web pages and social media platforms. This unit is motivated by the ubiquity of unstructured big data in our society and the need for future professionals and researchers to develop skills and knowledge in emerging data science approaches.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN648 Applied Cryptography
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
As a society, we are increasingly dependent on interconnected electronic systems for storage and transmission of information. However, there are many threats to the security of information assets, and security controls are required. Cryptographic algorithms enable practical security services such as confidentiality and integrity assurance for stored or transmitted data, and authentication of entities and data. This unit will provide an in-depth understanding of cryptographic algorithms, and the application of modern cryptographic techniques to protect information in a range of situations. It will also provide an understanding of the limitations of these cryptographic techniques, and the need for effective key management. This unit follows IFN583 Computers and Security, and IFN635 Cyber Security and Governance, and is a detailed examination of a set of cryptographic mechanisms using mathematical and analytical algorithms to protect information assets.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN649 Internet of Things
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed for graduate students in the Masters of IT. Students will learn the theory, architecture, hardware/software, and programming of networks, including network services, Internet-of-Things (IoT), as well the security, trust, and privacy considerations in these networks. You will learn the theory and practice of building, monitoring, and tailoring computer networks to applications, including core network functions and services such as routing. You will also learn about the theory and practice of IoT networks that underpin the 'fourth industrial revolution'. There are two main components of the unit: collaborative learning activities covering the principles involved, and practical assignments in which you will build your own miniature networks using free open source software on virtual servers and on IoT devices.
IFN650 Business Process Analytics
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces a number of process analysis techniques used during the design, execution, and post-execution stages of the Business Process Management (BPM) life cycle. BPM provides organisations with the ability to save money and time by systematically documenting, managing, automating, and optimising their business processes. To unlock the true benefits of a process-aware organisation, it is essential that process modelling efforts do not purely remain paper-based but act as the prelude to automated support. The last decade has seen an increased uptake of process automation and workflow technology, which has increased the potential for real, evidence-based analysis associated with the execution of various business processes. By applying techniques such as process verification, process simulation, and process mining, we can gain insights into both the current and future business operations of an organisation, which in turn can lead to continuous process improvement.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN652 Enterprise Business Process Management
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit provides a rich overview of key factors that impact the enterprise-wide deployment of Business Process Management (BPM). It covers how the current status of enterprise-wide Business Process Management (E-BPM) can be assessed and how to design and action roadmaps for E-BPM capability enhancements. The aim is to ensure that BPM within an organisation is strategically aligned and well governed by creating the right culture, applying the optimal mix of BPM methods and maximising and using emerging technologies in the design and management of business processes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN653 Business Process Automation
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a detailed technical and practical exposition of modern business process automation. In order to fully realise the benefits of Business Process Management, it is essential to have the ability to transform business process models into executable process instances. These processes can be designed, executed, monitored, analysed and improved using Business Process Management Systems. The application of these systems can lead to significant cost reductions to an organisation and provide it with the flexibility to rapidly adapt to an ever-changing environment. Major themes of the unit include the theoretical and operational underpinnings of process automation, a detailed discussion on workflow patterns, runtime process flexibility and exception handling, and the design, implementation and deployment of process specifications using a state-of-the-art business process automation environment.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN654 Lean Six Sigma
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to Lean Six Sigma, a rigorous and disciplined methodology, widely used in practice, that uses organisational data and statistical analysis to measure and improve the performance of an organisation's business processes. As a specialisation unit of BPM, it aims to develop learners’ knowledge about different process improvement methodologies and develop specific intermediate skills in solving real-world business problems. The unit addresses the key concepts, methods and techniques in LSS including inclusive design, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on sustainability and waste. In particular, it focuses on introducing the Six Sigma approach known as DMAIC while incorporating the principles of Lean Management. The unit content is aligned with the universally accepted Lean Six Sigma Body of Knowledge for Green Belts, developed by the International Association for Six Sigma Certification.
IFN655 Advanced Business Intelligence Concepts for Enterprise Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit elevates the Business Intelligence (BI) expertise for enterprise systems by focusing on sophisticated use of data science and machine learning in enterprise settings. BI represents a process fuelled by technology, focusing on the analysis of data and the delivery of actionable insights, crucial for the planning and decision-making activities carried out by executives, managers, and staff. This unit involves AI-driven analytics, data science, machine learning techniques and tools, and advanced IoT analytics, thereby preparing students for high-level managerial decision-making. To support this, you will learn advanced predictive modelling, real-time analytics, and complex data visualization. The unit also covers data Ops, security, and governance. The unit provides a rich exposure to real-world BI platforms, integrating advanced BI skills from data analysis to strategic decision support, ensuring graduates are adept in both technology and its business applications.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN657 Software Security
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A software system is secure if it satisfies a specified or implied security objective related to the confidentiality, integrity and availability requirements for the system’s data and functionality. A security failure is a scenario where the software system does not achieve its security objective. They can often be attributed to poor software design and implementation, including poor understanding of code-level security requirements, inadequate handling of exceptional cases, incomplete descriptions of the interface between components for secure interactions, and insufficient care in the use of programming languages. This Software Security unit provides a structured overview of known categories of software vulnerabilities, and of techniques that can be used to prevent or detect such vulnerabilities, or to mitigate their exploitation.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN662 Software Engineering for Enterprise Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides the knowledge on advanced concepts and methodologies in software engineering, tailored for the design, development, configuration, and maintenance of Enterprise Systems. Enterprise Systems (ES) represent the backbone of modern organizational operations, such as customer management, managing suppliers, production control, and more. This unit is structured to deepen your understanding of intricate business requirements and to master the art of designing and implementing large scale software systems for real-world enterprises. To support this, you will master a range of advanced topics including, complex software design patterns, methods to develop scalable, robust solutions, contemporary approaches for software development, advanced testing strategies, DevOps practices, scaled agile frameworks, emerging technologies for ES and AI-driven development. By the end of this unit, you will become proficient at advanced software development for large enterprises.
IFN663 Enterprise and Security Architecture
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills for modelling IT systems, at the whole-of-enterprise level, using enterprise and security architecture. Enterprise architecture supports the capture of IT systems and how they align with business operations. Security architecture concerns systems and processes which protect IT systems from unauthorised access and cyberattacks. Both are critical for the planning, design, investment and governance of IT, given that cyberphysical landscapes, spanning organisations and IT, are now recognised as ‘critical infrastructure’. You will learn how to capture enterprise and security architecture using the multi-layered modelling method, Archimate, used in the widely framework, TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework). Based on this higher-level architectural context, you will learn how to provide architectures of individual software applications through components, interactions and secure communications. .
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN664 Advanced Algorithms and Computational Complexity
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit teaches you data structures, algorithms, and algorithm analysis. When faced with a challenging software problem to solve, it is important to be familiar with a range of clever, but general algorithms and data structures that others in the field have already developed. When no ready-made solution exists, it is important to understand and be guided by the general principles of algorithm design, and to draw upon the experience of the profession in creating new methods. You will learn how to analyse the time efficiency of new and existing algorithms, to determine their suitability for the task at hand. And most importantly, you will learn how to apply your knowledge to solve practical real-world problems.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN666 Web and Mobile Application Development
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a technical introduction to web and mobile application development and the software patterns which support them. We will introduce you to JavaScript on both the client and the server side, and you will build applications targeting desktops and mobile devices using modern standards and frameworks such as React and React Native. You will design and implement clean and responsive user interfaces, taking account of accessibility and internationalisation. We will introduce you to server side web computing using node.js and Express. You will understand security threats and their mitigation, and gain practical experience of HTTPS deployment.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN667 Enterprise IoT Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit addressing the key technologies, industry examples and case studies, systems concepts and architecture techniques related to Enterprise IoT systems. It aims to provide you with technological expertise in IoT-enabled enterprise systems which supports the integration of business operations and real-time resource management. You will gain an exposure to key technologies, case studies as well as critical practitioner skills involving systems analysis, design and architecture. These are essential for meeting the demands on IT professionals, for this contemporary and competitive area of IT underpinning the strategic ‘Industry 4.0’ vision for IT seen, for example, in the advanced industrial manufacturing, connected airports, provenance supply chains, smart transportation and other applications. The unit focuses on how IoT technologies transforming modern enterprise systems.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN692 Interaction Design for Emerging Technologies
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In IFN692 you will learn how to use Interaction Design to imagine, prototype, evaluate, and critique future and emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Social Robotics. Interaction Design and User Centred methods allow to look beyond the new technologies, to the new experiences, business practices, and forms of social interactions that these technologies will make possible, which is key to leading design innovation. IFN692 builds on the methods and principles encountered in IFN637 - Understanding the User Experience - and will add tools, methods, knowledge and critical skills that you will apply in the context of a design project, from exploring the social and cultural context of the design intervention, to envisioning possible futures for, with, and by users, up to prototyping and testing the interaction with emerging technologies in a realistic setting.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN694 Human Factors in Cyber Security
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills essential for understanding Cyber Security (CS) from the perspective of human behaviour, which is critical for CS consultants, analysts, and programmers. Human-centric CS focuses on individuals' actions, decisions, interpretations, and psychological factors, complementary to the technological aspects of CS. You will be exposed to the psychological, social, and organizational aspects that shape cyber security. To support this, you will learn how to identify, design and analyse: human-centric cyber threats and security measures; security awareness and incident response; psychology of cyber criminals; cybercrime business models; and organizational impact on cyber security practices. In addition, you will learn advanced topics including user-centric privacy and data protection, AI and ML for human-centric security. This will be applied through a set of comprehensive cyber security frameworks and practices applied to real-world organizations.
IFN711 IT Industry Project
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The aim of this unit is to help you apply skills previously attained in your degree in an advanced problem domain and to enable you to conduct a well-defined project with specific outcomes. The project addresses an industry problem through the application of IT theories, tools and techniques. You will develop project management skills to lead teams in complex and changing environments. This unit introduces a range of traditional and contemporary project management approaches.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN712 Research in IT Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a professional, regardless of your discipline or context, you will be required to gather the best available evidence to make decisions, solve problems, and establish best practice, as well as innovate and develop. This unit will develop your understanding and higher order thinking related to the key concepts, principles, methodologies regarding research and provide the skills required in to perform research within professional settings and professional practice.
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You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN735 Industry Project (Phase 1)
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The aim of this unit is to help you integrate and apply your advanced generalist and specialist knowledge and skills attained from your degree, to a challenging real-world team-based project conducted with a real industry client. In this unit, you will be expected to plan, initiate and project manage the early phases of the project, which will be continued in the partner unit IFN736 Industry Project - Part 2. The project will require you to address an industry problem or realise an industry opportunity through the application of professional and research skills, disciplinary theories, tools, and techniques. The unit provides you with the opportunity to develop your project management skills, to lead teams in complex and changing environments as well as to develop your social, sustainability, ethical awareness, professional skills and attitudes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN736 Industry Project (Phase 2)
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The aim of this unit is to help you integrate and apply your advanced generalist and specialist knowledge and skills attained from your degree, to a challenging real-world team-based project conducted with a real industry client. In this unit, you will continue work on the same project commenced IFN735 in the previous semester, with the same team and industry client. The project will require you to address an industry problem or realise an industry opportunity through the application of professional and research skills, disciplinary theories, tools, and techniques. The unit provides you with the opportunity to develop your project management skills, to lead teams in complex and changing environments as well as to develop your social, sustainability, ethical awareness, professional skills and attitudes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IFN737 Industry Research Project (Phase 1)
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The aim of IFN737 unit is to provide you with the opportunity to apply both your broad and specialised knowledge and skills gained from your degree to a real-world research project, in collaboration with an industry client and academic mentor who will form your research team. The unit IFN737 focuses on the initial stages of the research process, such as conducting a literature review, formulating research questions, and developing a strategic research plan. The completion of the entire research process and project takes place in the partner unit IFN738. By successfully completing this unit, you will possess a high level of research capability, allowing you to plan research and contribute to various professional settings. Additionally, the unit will help to prepare you for undertaking a PhD and research-oriented roles in public and private organisations, including positions as research-active staff and technical personnel supporting research activities.
IFN738 Industry Research Project (Phase 2)
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The aim of IFN738 is to provide you with the opportunity to integrate and apply your broad and specialised knowledge and skills gained from your degree to conduct real-world industry research project, in collaboration with an industry client and academic mentor who will form your research team. IFN738 builds upon its partner unit IFN737. In IFN738 you will further develop your understanding of research principles and methodologies, and enhance your skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and communicating research outcomes. At the end of this unit, you will have a high level of research capability, allowing you to conduct research and contribute to various professional settings. Additionally, the unit aims to produce graduates who are well-prepared for PhD research positions in universities and research-oriented roles in public organisations, and private corporations, including positions as research-active staff and technical personnel supporting research activities.
IGB100 Game Studio 1: Mini-Game Development
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In Game Studio 1, you will begin to apply your emerging discipline knowledge within small scale game development activities. Game Studio units are fundamental to the BGIE, and focus on the integration of design principles with practical development skills. In this first studio unit, you will have the opportunity to experience, at a small scale, all facets of game development, from animation and design, through to implementation and production. In this unit you will collaborate in transdisciplinary teams to engage in the tasks that designers and developers carry out in order to create engaging mini-games that utilise simple game mechanics and rules. This unit aims to provide you with foundational knowledge of game development activity, and to nurture the skills necessary for execution of effective designs in an integrated studio environment. Importantly, it will be invaluable in assisting you to build your professional portfolio.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IGB120 Introduction to Game Design
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
It is crucial that a game designer understands how to create a game world, the rules that govern game play and other high level design tasks, as the result of these activities can determine whether the player finds the game enjoyable or not. This unit provides an introduction to game design, by starting with high level conceptual design tasks before moving to more concrete tasks. You will develop practical and theoretical knowledge of game design issues such as: how game systems work, how to define rules for the world, and how to balance the rules to ensure enjoyable game play. At the end of the unit, students will have worked individually and in a small project team to demonstrate their understanding of these concepts. In this unit you will analyse relevant theory, create a design document, build a prototype and undertake playtesting.
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You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
IGB180 Games History, Culture and Psychology
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- School of Computer Science
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- Undergraduate units
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- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on the social, cultural, sustainability and political aspects of videogames. It serves as a survey of topics useful for those interested in the study and creation of serious games, games for health, entertainment games, virtual and augmented reality, gamification and interactive environments. The units aims to help you become well played, well versed, and well read in and of games through the development of critical media skills. By the end of the semester you will be able to speak to current academic and industry trends around games, critically assess media and studies about games for veracity and reliability, leverage critical and creative thinking to express your positions on games, and converse about the history, social-cultural and sustainability impact of games.
IGB200 Game Studio 2: Applied Game Development
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In Game Studio 2 you will develop a digital game-based experience to meet a defined project brief. Game Studio units are fundamental to the BGIE, and focus on the integration of design principles with practical development skills. In many contexts, game designers and developers work towards a predefined design brief, and in this unit you will build a game to meet the requirements set by an industry partner. You will work in transdisciplinary teams to create this interactive experience, applying your discipline expertise and emerging project management skills. You will employ an agile development process that allows for evaluation of the emerging product. The processes employed throughout the unit will extend your understanding of industry practices, allowing you to develop the professional and interpersonal skills required to succeed within this profession.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.