Unit of Study COMP6016 Information Technology Masters Project (2025)

Unit description

This dual-term masters project unit is designed to promote the development of research through the investigation of a particular area in information technology, with a focus on either artificial intelligence or cybersecurity. It prepares students for research higher degree studies or transition from study to professional practice in industry. The objective of the masters project is for students to show initiative, acquire new knowledge, develop basic skills in research, evaluate solutions, and disseminate results. The investigation includes the following phases: a) project identification, b) literature search and review, c) planning and management of the project, d) implementation of the project resulting in defensible results, e) development and presentation of seminars, and (f) production of a final thesis. There are no new theory topics introduced for this unit. The project requires students to integrate and consolidate knowledge and skills acquired throughout their degree, including project management, professional ethics, communication and teamwork, and technical skills. The project has both team and individual work elements. A team of students will work together on the project, while each team member, while also involved in overall team-oriented responsibilities, will contribute to their team by employing specialist capabilities.

Unit content

Module 1:  Essential ICT professional, communication, and teamwork skills

Module 2:  Project management principles and tools

Module 3:  Project proposal and requirements analysis

Module 4:  Research methods and literature review

Module 5:  Project logbook, verification and validation

Module 6:  Research writing and project dissemination