Programme Specification for 2012/13

MSc Computing and Information Systems

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This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree, who have had no formal academic training in computing. It is especially useful for those with an interest in getting into the IT-related job market, or who are already working in the area but would like formal training and up-to-date skills.

It has been particularly successful in providing students with new job opportunities in the computing industry.

Typically, our postgraduates find work as business analysts, web designers, systems developers or programmers, project managers, or in IT support and training.

There is an increasing need in industry for professionals in all fields to have an in-depth knowledge of modern software tools and the principles of good software engineering: this programme provides a firm foundation in both these areas.

Typical content
The following is an indication of current programme content. However, the rapidly changing nature of the subject area means that both the courses offered, and individual course content, are likely to change in future years. Finally note that certain combinations of options may not be available.
For details of timetabling and study patterns, see the timetables page. Masters students take 120 credits of taught courses and undertake a 60-credit project. All courses are 15 credits unless otherwise stated.

Core courses:

• Project (60 credits) - a substantial individual project on a topic chosen by the student
• Applications Development
• Systems Planning & Management
• Interaction Design
• Internet & Intranet Technologies - Enterprise Systems
• Systems Analysis
• Internet & Web Technologies - Open Source
• Applied Database Techniques
• Integrated Business Office Systems

Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: VBA; Javascript; ASP; HTML; XML; WML; Access; SQL; CISCO Networking.
Note that some of these technologies are taught on optional courses, so we cannot guarantee that you will be exposed to them all.

Specifics

Entry requirements
A good first degree in any discipline. Those who have substantial commercial or industrial experience but lack formal qualifications should seek an interview with the programme leader.
See the School entry requirements for more details.

Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this master's programme students should be proficient in the development of internet, web and database technologies. They will also have developed the project management skills required for IT consultancy and strategic decision making. Students graduating from CIS would typically be in a position to become IT consultants, internet and web developers or IT managers.

Location
This master's programme is based in the Department of Computing & Information Systems, School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Greenwich Campus, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9LS.

Study mode
1 year full-time / 2 years part-time
September or January start

JACS code
MSc Computing and Information Systems - G500