Comments about Master Telecommunications in the Business Environment (Internet Computing Pathway) - At the institution - London - Greater London
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Entry requirements
You should have a first or upper-second class degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Have good Java programming skills gained at Undergraduate degree level. Applicants with unrelated degrees will be considered if there is evidence of significant industrial experience. Applicants with lower-second class degrees may be considered if the undergraduate degree specialised in relevant subjects.
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Academic title
MSc Telecommunications in the Business Environment (Internet Computing Pathway)
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Course description
MSc
Programme description
One year full-time
This programme is aimed at graduates planning to work at providing underlying Internet software and infrastructure in a business context. To do this requires knowledge of Internet protocols and applications, an understanding of how the Internet fits into, and benefits, business and how the underlying infrastructure can enhance or limit possibilities. The programme combines in-depth coverage of the software technologies for the Internet, as well as advanced business modules.
Programme outline
There are no optional modules. Enrolment onto a specific degree programme constitutes the specialisation and module choice.
Semester 1
* Advanced Software Technologies
* Network Computing and Internet Technologies
* Internet Infrastructure
* Total Quality Management
Semester 2
* Business Technology Strategy
* Multimedia Systems
* Entrepreneurship
* Internet Databases
May-September
* Project
Assessment
All students are required to take written examinations in May/June. To obtain an MSc, students must gain passes in six of the eight modules taken with an overall average of 50 per cent.
In addition to the above, the MSc requires that a satisfactory individual project should be completed. MSc students who do not pass the written examinations are only allowed to attempt the project after passing resit examinations the following May.