Entry requirementsEntry requirements You will normally have a good honours degree (2.1 or above) in computing or a computer-related subject. We will consider applicants without a degree based on their work experience and other formal qualifications. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential (IELTS 6.5 or more, TOEFL 233 or more).
Academic titleMSc/PgDip/PgCert Enterprise Systems Professional
Course descriptionThis course is for people who have recently graduated from a computing-related degree and want to increase their knowledge and skills before starting work, or are at an early stage in their careers.
It focuses on the skills needed to provide successful technical solutions to business problems. You gain the necessary skills to design, specify and build internet-enabled enterprise systems.
On this course you
• learn about best practice in the theory and application of leading edge technologies, enterprise architectures, systems development tools and appropriate managerial techniques
• maximise your employment and career potential by demonstrating and applying technical skills
• develop and enhance your professional and managerial skills in the technical development of enterprise systems
The course also allows you to work towards becoming a development consultant SAP® Netweaver 2004s – Enterprise Portal, as well as Solution Consultant mySAP® ERP (correct as of 2008).
SAP® Netweaver unifies integration technologies based on Enterprise Service Oriented Architecture (ESOA).
Netweaver makes change sustainable by helping companies contain costs and reduce risk as their business evolves. The platform is the technical foundation of mySAP Business Suite solutions.
By combining advanced masters level study with professionally recognised industrial training you gain an advantage in an increasingly competitive job market.
Associated careers
You can find careers working in areas such as
• developing advanced enterprise systems
• integrating legacy systems for internet-enabled enterprise applications
• designing contemporary business information systems
• independent consultancy as a senior developer or freelance
The course also gives you the knowledge and experience to continue studying for a PhD, or to enter a career in research.
Course content
Study topics Enterprise Systems modules
• logical database development • enterprise systems • databases and the Web
Other modules
• study skills for professionals • web application design and modelling • IT project management • change management and systems implementation • professional integrative project
To gain an MSc, you study a research principles and practice module and then take a substantial research project resulting in a dissertation