Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Science (Extension) aims to renew and broaden students' scientific and industry experience with skills in business, management, data science, mathematics and high-level subject specific knowledge. It provides students with numerous opportunities by value-adding to their existing specialisations and bringing them up to speed on knowledge and technologies, or by expanding into different majors of interest to acquire professional and management skills. The UTS Master of Science (Extension) is an advanced program for graduates, providing higher-level professional training complemented with specialist knowledge. Reflecting the breadth and depth of our research-led academic community and industry connections, students can undertake a range of subject areas that will empower them to build upon their existing training and knowledge and become a valued expert for organisations and communities. This program contains core professional subjects essential to all careers, including effective communication skills for diverse audiences, critical thinking, and high-level data analytics. The professional stream is complemented by a choice of major studies within a desired scientific field. For students with suitable achievement levels, an opportunity to undertake deeper research is available by transferring into the Master of Philosophy in Science ( ). For students aspiring for a PhD, the Master of Philosophy in Science ( ) provides a pathway to this research program. The program offers graduates the flexibility to pursue their own interests by selecting from a range of majors that are strengthened by well-rounded, high-level professional training. The course allows for students to personalise and customise their choice of professional skills to advance their careers and complement their scientific advancement. The opportunities to learn in this course are flexible, encompassing high-value on campus activities and the opportunity to learn the remaining materials in a more flexible mode through excellent online resources.
Diverse and exciting career pathways are opened depending on the major chosen, and all graduates receive training in the professional attributes that employers seek. These skills expand career horizons and enhance prospects for promotion in rapidly-evolving professions.
The course requires 96 credit points of study, comprising 24 credit points of professional stream subjects, a 48-credit-point major and 24 credit points of electives.