Computing and Information Systems MSc

This programme is designed for graduates with a good first degree in a relevant area and for those who are already working in the area but would like formal training and up-to-date skills.

This programme has been very successful in providing students with new job opportunities in the computing industry. Typically, our postgraduates find work as business analysts, web designers, system developers or programmers, project managers, or in IT support and training. There is an increasing need in the 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.

What you will study

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• MSc Project (60 credits)
• Systems Modelling (15 credits)
• Systems Development Management and Governance (15 credits)
• Software Tools and Techniques (15 credits)
• Strategic IT (15 credits)
• Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Mobile Application Development (15 credits)
• Systems Design and Development (15 credits)
• Managing IT Security and Risk (15 credits)
• User Centred Web Engineering (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Audit and Security (15 credits)
• Data Warehousing (15 credits)
• User Experience Design (15 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Outsourcing and Organisational Awareness (15 credits)

Careers

Graduates from this programme can pursue careers as IT managers, IT support and business analysts. Opportunities exist to develop your career working as independent consultants or within teams in diverse areas such as business and IT, internet and e-commerce applications, research, teaching and training.

Visit the Computing and Information Systems MSc page on the University of Greenwich website for more details!