Course summary
This Master's degree in Computing & Information Technology will equip you with the competences to manage converging information technologies in order to meet business management goals. Your learning will be directly applicable to the modern workplace, where technology is ubiquitous and essential to maintain a competitive edge. Modules in project management, with an emphasis on technology and risk, provide a solid grounding before moving on to address the increasingly important information security and data analysis. Business processes are covered, as well as key information management tools. Possible exit points - MSc/PgD/PgC
Modules
Compulsory modules: Technology Project Management (20 credits) This module aims to foster in students a critical appreciation of project management principles and practices in preparation for when they will manage - or be managed via - technology projects. Advances in IT Management (20 credits) This module aims to give students a thorough overview of current and developing information technology (IT) management practises. Business Process Analysis (20 credits) This module is designed to enable the student to develop a critical appreciation of a range of business process analysis approaches and to explore key contemporary issues regarding their application in organisations. Research & Professional Practice (20 credits) The aim of this module is to equip the student with the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to produce a dissertation with a research or technical focus. Information Security (20 credits) This module aims to provide an insight into the implementation of data security in computer systems and to encourage students to appreciate the practical and theoretical management principles associated with information security. Data Analytics & Visualisation (20 credits) This module provides students with hands-on experience with public datasets or user-generated data, focusing on historical, current, and predictive data analysis. Technology Dissertation (40 credits) The aim of the technology project is for the student to apply knowledge, skills and techniques developed during directed and independent study to solve a real world technology related project. The technology project may take the form of an in-depth research project or the development of a computer system. Programming for Data Analysis (20 credits) The aim of this module is to help students to develop an understanding of programming and problem-solving strategies, as well as to develop, analyse and critically assess solutions to real-world data analysis problems. To obtain an MSc degree, you must follow and successfully complete a total of 180 credits. PgC (60 credits) and PgD (120 credits) may be awarded as stand-alone or exit awards.
Assessment method
Assessments take the form of individual or group coursework, research based assignments, practical assessments, presentations, reports, and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have one of the following: An Honours degree at least 2:2 or its equivalent in a relevant area e.g. Computing, Information Systems or an appropriate Engineering specialism. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
| England | £10250 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10250 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10250 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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