Master of Computing - Computer Systems

The Australian National University

The Computer Systems specialisation provides a foundation for the design, implementation and operation of contemporary computer systems and architectures. This includes core elements around networks, operating systems, programming, and the system software toolchain (IDEs, compilers, debuggers, run-time systems).

This specialisation is available in the two year full-time (or equivalent part-time) Master of Computing and Master of Computing (Advanced). In these degrees, students will be exposed to best practice in computing and cutting edge courses of relevance to computing practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

Describe the various components of a computer system and how they work together

Explain how a computer executes a program

Apply knowledge of how computers represent programs and data

Distinguish between types of computer architectures and their properties

Evaluate different computer systems used in various applications

Design appropriate computer architectures for different applications and implement them