COSC2626 Cloud Computing

COSC2626 Cloud Computing (RMIT University): rated 3.7/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on RMIT Wall.

COSC2626 is a RMIT University course taught by the STEM College in Computing Technologies. This page brings together its handbook details and what RMIT students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 云计算

Type: Undergraduate course

Credit points: 12

Subject area: Computing Technologies

Faculty: STEM College

Level: Undergraduate

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

Cloud Computing is a large-scale distributed computing paradigm which has become a driving force for information technology over the past several years. The exponential growth data size in scientific instrumentation/simulation and social media has triggered the wider use of cloud computing services.

COSC2626 student reviews, difficulty and workload

COSC2626 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.7/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.7/5).

On Reddit: "Summer unit means "intensive". I did it, and they run at three times the regular pace - 3 lectures, 3 tutorials a week over 4 weeks. Course is not hard, but you also didn't mention what degree you've completed first year in. Assuming CS. There is almost no maths, just some progr…"

On Reddit: "I really enjoyed the course. The second assignment is a project of your choosing using cloud techniques. As for mathematics I wouldn't worry about it, there is very little maths outside of the typical usage in programming."

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COSC2626 FAQ

Q: Is COSC2626 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 5 reviews: overall 3.7/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches COSC2626, and when is it offered?

A: COSC2626 is taught by the STEM College. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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