Master of Information Sciences – MInfSc
Info Systems
A course by
Massey University
The Master of Information Sciences (MInfSc) provides advanced knowledge and practical experience in information sciences, preparing students for leadership in technology, data science, computing, and information systems professions.
NZ$46,100
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
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NZ$46,100
inc GST
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (180 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
Expertise in Information Sciences
Gain in-depth knowledge of advanced topics in information science, including data analytics, machine learning, computing systems, and security.
Practical Application and Professionalism
Develop and apply analytical and problem-solving skills to complex, real-world computing problems, often through industry projects or research.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Information Sciences at Massey University enables you to master specialist topics in computing, information technology, and data science, developing problem-solving and analytical expertise. The degree offers both a professional practice pathway (with a substantial IT project) and a research thesis pathway suitable for PhD preparation. Subjects include data analytics, machine learning, system security, user interface design, and more. Open to students with a relevant undergraduate qualification, the programme offers small class sizes and hands-on experience through industry engagement or research.
Course Content
- Advanced computer graphics and vision
- Parallel and distributed systems
- Operating systems and architecture
- Intelligent systems (AI, agents, NLP, search)
- Data mastery (scripting, databases, privacy)
- Data science (mining, machine learning, NLP)
- Multivariate analysis for big data
- Practical data mining
- Software engineering and programming
- Advanced machine learning
- Systems security implementation and management
- Spatial databases, mapping, and analysis
- Research methods in information sciences
- Object-oriented software development
- User interface design and evaluation
- Professional/Research project or thesis
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