MSc Information Systems

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University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Science

Comments about MSc Information Systems - At the institution - Portsmouth - Hampshire

• Objectives
  The MSc Information Systems course aims to equip students to work professionally within an information systems environment. In particular, the course aims to develop reflective academic skills and provide technical knowledge and skills associated with the development and management of information systems and related software and equipment.
• Entry requirements
  It is intended for those with non-computing qualifications who now wish to enter the field of computing and so no prior experience of computer programming or systems analysis is assumed. However, familiarity with a range of computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) and the use of the Internet is presumed.
• Academic title
  MSc Information Systems
• Course description
  This course should be of interest to professionals considering either a career change to information systems or who wish to acquire IT skills in order to augment existing professional expertise. The course may also interest recent graduates in disciplines other than computing who wish to develop specialist skills and enter a career in information systems.
  
  The effective use of information technology is increasingly seen as vital to industry and commerce. Hence there is a need for the provision of multi-disciplinary professionals with wide ranging information systems, computer and technology skills in a rapidly changing national and international environment.
  
  You will study the following compulsory core units:
  
  -Information systems analysis and design
  -Programming
  -Human computer interaction and ergonomics
  -PC infrastructure and network utilisation
  -Database design and implementation
  -Project management
  
  In addition, you will undertake a substantial project, which includes research and communication techniques, where you will apply the skills and knowledge from the taught part of the course to a practical computing problem, usually supplied by local businesses or other external clients.
  
  In addition to the compulsory core units, there will be the opportunity to choose a further two optional specialist units from fields such as:
  
  -Web programming
  -Computer graphics
  -Artificial intelligence
  -Computer assisted learning
  -Website design
  -Computer network

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