ObjectivesThis Masters programme is designed to provide non-computing graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in the application of IT systems development. The overall aims of the programme are: * Provides understanding of the processes and techniques as well as the knowledge and technical skills needed to specify, design, implement, document and support an effective IT system, either alone or as part of a team; * Imbues students with a professional comportment towards both management and technical aspects of software fabrication; * Promotes a critical awareness of the natures, roles and limitations of computer-based IT systems and the technologically advancing environments in which they exist; * Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of students so that they can contribute at a high level to the creation and adoption of a systematic, professional and quality approach to IT systems development. * Provide students with the skills and knowledge to make a significant contribution to IT and information systems research activities. A generic award of a Postgraduate Certificate in Computing is available for those students who gain a minimum of 60 M-level credits from any of the taught modules within the programme (excluding the project).
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements The normal entry requirement is a good honours degree (2:2 or better) or equivalent in a non-computing discipline. International students must demonstrate a good command of the English language and normally would have to undertake an IELTS examination. Students who do not possess the necessary English language grade will be required to gain further English language tuition prior to starting the programme.
Academic titleMSc Information Systems Engineering
Course descriptionDo you have a degree in a non-computing discipline and would like to move into the computing arena? The MSc Information Systems Engineering is a Masters programme aimed at individuals with a degree qualification (or equivalent) in a non-computing related discipline. The programme provides the necessary theoretical and practical skills to be able to carry out a masters-level project in designing and implementing IT systems. It assumes little or no experience in the topics covered and consequently teaches students 'from scratch'. It is a broad-based course covering the understanding of how IT systems are developed within modern organisations, and provides the abilities to develop such systems both as an individual and as part of a team.
The MSc Information Systems Engineering focuses on databases and dynamic web development and shares common modules with the MSc in IT Application Development which has a strong focus on network development and e-commerce issues from a business perspective, thus allowing you to choose the specific direction of your future career.
Masters
You will undertake a project normally sponsored by a local industry or community organisation in which you will be developing a practical product that has a real world benefit to the client.
Note that the majority of the project phase can be undertaken anywhere in the world where adequate communication facilities are available.