Course details

Summary

Research the latest developments in an area of interest to you. Update and extend your knowledge through in-depth study of the latest technology in your area of speciality and enhance your Project Management skills.

Programme Overview

Learn to work effectively in multicultural teams and exercise leadership as required, engaging in rigorous intellectual analysis, critique and problem-solving.

Choose hands-on learning relevant to your career from a range of options including:

• Data-Mining
• Cloud Computing
• Business Analyst
• Business Intelligence
• ICT Infrastructure
• Information Management
• Mobile Devices
• Network Design and Management
• Security and Forensics
• Quality Assurance
• System Architecture

Programme Outline

Students must achieve 120 credits from the approved level 7 and level 8 papers. The 120 credits must include:

• a minimum of 90 credits from the approved level 8 papers
• a minimum of 15 credits from the approved level 7 papers
• the compulsory papers IT7x25, IT8x01 and IT8x21

NB: Papers offered are conditional on student numbers

Level 7 Papers

Advanced Internet Development

Software Development

Systems Analysis, Design and Control

Project Management for Information Technology (Compulsory)

Information Systems in Management

Middleware

Human Computer Interaction

Data Models and Databases

Special Topic

Systems Administration and VoIP

Internet Security and Wireless Technologies

Internship

Level 8 Papers

Research in Information Technology (Compulsory)

Business Analysis for Information Technology

Business Intelligence and Data Mining

Cloud Computing and ICT Infrastructure

Conceptual Data Modelling

Information Management

Multimedia Application Development for Mobile Devices

Network Design and Management

Network Security and Forensic

Quality Assurance and Testing

Systems Architecture and Technology Integration

Special Topic in Information Technology

Research Project (Compulsory)

Entry criteria

Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or related subject or equivalent work or professional experience

International students

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)