ObjectivesThe MEng in Computer Systems Engineering with Management is a four-year degree. You will specialise in an underlying systems theme for the first three years, combining computer science, electronic engineering and control engineering, and then receive focused management teaching in year four.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - BBB* -BTEC National Diploma - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit* -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - Typically BB+BB* -Scottish Highers - AABB* -Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB* -International Baccalaureate - 32 points* -Core Requirements - GCE A Level including Maths and Science or Technology. Applicants offering the above plus two VCE A Levels or a Double Award VCE A Level in Science or Engineering will be considered. -This represents the typical range. Each application will be judged on its own merit.
Academic titleComputer Systems Engineering with Management MEng
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Laboratory and Professional Skills 2
-Systems Engineering Mathematics
-Basic Java Programming and Problem-Solving 10
-Digital Systems
-Introduction to Electric Circuits
-Object Oriented Design and Programming with Java
-Principles of Software Development
-Systems Dynamics
-Systems Modelling
-Systems and Control
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Discrete Systems
-Modelling, Simulation and Control
-Communication Systems
-Computer Network Technologies
-Computer Systems Group Design Project
-Electronic Devices in Circuits
-Formal Modelling of Software Systems
-Mathematics III (Control)
-Signals and Systems
-Systems Development Methods and Reliability
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Group Project
-Technology Management
-Data Structures and Algorithms
-Database Technology
-Distributed Real-Time Control Systems
-Embedded Control Systems
-Engineering Management
-Human Computer Interaction and Graphical Interfaces
-System Identification
-Typical Fourth Year ModulesModule/Unit Credits
-Advanced Project
-Business Strategy
-Corporate Social Responsibility
-Final Year Enterprise Project