Course details

Summary

Enhance your employability in the competitive global market with a qualification that provides advanced technical foundations and industrial perspectives in your chosen field.

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering Studies in Computer Systems Engineering provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of this versatile, future-forward specialisation.

Computer Systems Engineers are experts in both hardware and software, so specialists have the capacity to work on a range of products, including robotics, advanced medical devices, and 'smart' technologies – from handheld objects to transportation.

The rising prominence of objects essentially being 'wired' and connected to each other – the Internet of Things – also suggest a stronger need for competent computer systems engineers with in-depth knowledge.

Many aspects in our advanced technological society depend on computing hardware and embedded systems technology, so those who pursue this specialisation will be armed with the multi-skilled knowledge they need to take on a broad range of careers.

Programme structure

Option A - 120 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from COMPSYS 701, 704, 705, 726–729, 787–789, 795, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, SOFTENG 701, 751, but no more than 45 points from COMPSYS 787–789, 795

up to 75 points from COMPSYS 703, 706, 707, 710–715, 721–725, ELECTENG 722, 726, 728, 732, 733, SOFTENG 761

up to 30 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Option B - 180 points

Complete the University of Auckland online Academic Integrity course.

at least 45 points from COMPSYS 701, 704, 705, 726–729, 787–789, 795, ELECTENG 704, 706, 734, SOFTENG 701, 751, but no more than 60 points from COMPSYS 787–789, 795

up to 135 points from COMPSYS 703, 706, 707, 710–715, 721–725, ELECTENG 722, 726, 728, 732, 733, SOFTENG 761

up to 45 points from appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University, subject to approval by the Head of Department

Career opportunities

Graduates from the programme are confidently equipped with skills and knowledge to meet the challenges they will face in their future careers. Our graduates typically:

Have well developed critical thinking skills.

• Hold in-depth knowledge of new concepts from leading research.
• Are able to apply a range of management skills, approaches and techniques.
• Are attractive to employers who are looking for professionals who are passionate about their discipline, and have taken to necessary steps to complement their undergraduate and technical training with a qualification that develops focused and specific knowledge.

Further study options

• Master of Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy

Other Master of Engineering Studies subjects:

Chemical and Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Food Process Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Light Metals Reduction Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Medical Devices and Technologies, Plastics, Software Engineering, Transportation Engineering.

Entry criteria

Anybody with a suitable undergraduate degree in Engineering (other degrees such as Science may be considered) who wishes to learn advanced and applicable skills in Computer Systems Engineering.

English language requirements:
IELTS 6.5; TOEFL (iBT) 90; TOEFL (paper-based) 575; CAE or CPE 176; PTE 58; MELAB 85.