Programme Specification for 2012/13

MSc Enterprise Systems and Data Warehousing

Student testimonials "My time at University of Greenwich equipped me with the technical and business skills that I am using at my firm today." Arka Bala

This MSc is aimed at students who require both academic and technical training in advanced information technology.

The programme of study is intended to meet this need for practising IT professionals and to foster an appreciation of the theoretical foundations and academic framework for such personnel. However, it is also intended to provide an entry point to the IT industry for graduates by supplying high level technical training to supplement the academic content.

The programme is of particular interest to those who wish to develop enterprise level database systems.

The course will be supported by Oracle technology, which is used widely in industry to support diverse information needs. Those working in the IT industry as well as those seeking a higher academic qualification in database technology and information systems will gain practical skills in Oracle technology, which are in short supply, and will experience the development of database systems using the latest technology.

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
• System Modelling
• Data Warehousing
• Database Architectures & Technology
• Database Tools

Options (a total of 60 credits) chosen from:

• Enterprise Programming & Architecture
• Audit & Security
• Systems Planning & Management
• Interaction Design
• Internet & Intranet Technologies - Enterprise Systems
• Internet & Web Technologies - Open Source
• Computer Security & Risk Management
• Information, Security & Control
• Business Analytical Reporting
• Project Management
• Web & Intranet Content Management

Technologies
Typical technologies taught on this programme include: Javascript; PHP; XML; Oracle.
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 an Information Systems or Computing related subject. 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.

Professional recognition
This degree has full CITP accreditation (further learning) from BCS - the Chartered Institute for IT, the body responsible for establishing and maintaining technical and ethical standards in the computing profession. This means that on successful graduation from this degree, you will have fulfilled the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP). However, please note that there are additional requirements, including work experience, to achieve full Chartered status - see the BCS website for further information.

Career opportunities
Upon successful completion of this master's programme students should be proficient in Oracle database technologies as well as internet and web technologies. They will also have developed the project management skills required for IT consultancy and strategic decision making. Students graduating from EDIS would typically be in position to become database administrators, IT consultants, Oracle 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 Enterprise Systems and Data Warehousing - G500