Program Overview
The Master of Complex Systems from the University of Sydney equips students to model, analyze, and design complex technological, socioeconomic, and socioecological systems. Graduates acquire skills in quantitative modeling, computational simulation, crisis forecasting, and management. The program fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in research, consulting, and policy-making roles. Specialization options allow students to tailor their studies to specific industry needs.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Overview: Gain comprehensive technical knowledge to model, analyze and design resilient technological, socioeconomic and socioecological systems, as well as develop strategies for crisis forecasting and management. Develop skills in quantitative modelling and computational simulation of system dynamics.
- Objectives: The Master of Complex Systems is designed to provide students with the expertise to model, analyze and design resilient technological, socioeconomic and socioecological systems, as well as develop strategies for crisis forecasting and management.
- Program Description: The program focuses on providing students with the ability to understand and address complex issues in areas such as:
- Technological systems
- Socioeconomic systems
- Socioecological systems
- Key Features:
- Develop skills in quantitative modelling and computational simulation of system dynamics.
Outline:
- Content:
- Foundational and core complex systems units
- Units covering concepts in advanced computing
- A capstone project unit
- Elective units to meet course requirements
- Specialization options within elective credit points
- Structure: Postgraduate coursework degree.
- Course Schedule:
- Full-time: 1.5 years
- Part-time: Available
- Individual Modules:
- Faculty:
- Leveraging strengths of the Centre for Complex Systems
- Faculty of Engineering
Careers:
- Potential career paths:
- Major multi-national research and development companies
- Government and crisis management agencies
- Large health, construction and transport organizations
- Academic research pathway
- Opportunities: Graduates can operate across discipline boundaries, in environments outside the experience of most professionals, providing key modelling input and insights to resolution of complex challenges across the globe.
- Outcomes: Graduates will be suitable for careers in major multi-national research and development companies, government and crisis management agencies, and large health, construction and transport organisations, or continue on an academic research pathway.
Other:
- The University of Sydney's ranking:
- Ranked 25th globally for engineering and computer science (2023 Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects).
- Top 20 university globally (2025 QS World University Rankings)
- Access to more than 1200 industry, not-for-profits and government partners to gain real-world work experience before graduation.
- Additional Information:
- Location: Camperdown/Darlington, University of Sydney
- Study mode: Face-to-face
- Credit points: 72
The University of Sydney
Overview:
The University of Sydney is a renowned institution of higher learning located in Sydney, Australia. It is known for its strong research focus and diverse academic programs.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Academic Programs:
The University of Sydney offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various fields of study, including:
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Business
- Economics
- Education and Social Work
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Law
- Medicine and Health
- Music
- Science
Other:
The University of Sydney is actively involved in research, tackling global challenges and developing new solutions. It boasts over 150 research centers and networks, making it a leading research university worldwide. The institution also publishes numerous articles and books annually, showcasing the expertise of its academics.
Entry Requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- A pass in a bachelor's degree with a credit average (65 percent) in a quantitative discipline; or
- An honours bachelor’s degree, from the University of Sydney, or qualifications deemed by the faculty to be equivalent; or
- A University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems with a credit average (65 percent), or equivalent qualification.
- Recognition of prior learning: Information on recognition of prior learning is available by clicking on the "See more" link provided.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Mandatory for course entry: Applicants may need to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study. The specific requirements applicable to each student are outlined in the context.
