MSc - Computing and Information Systems هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

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MSc Project (60 credits)
To provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate independent thinking in the application of their computing, award and research skills to a complex problem. To further develop the student's investigative, research, writing and presentation skills. To provide an opportunity for the student to investigate a topical, award relevant issue of their choice in some depth.

ICT Systems Development ** (20 credits)
To enable students to apply structured and object-oriented methodologies to the analysis and design of software applications. To expose students to current and developing data models and database systems, to enable them to apply related concepts to conventional and advanced database systems applications.

Independent Study (20 credits)
To provide the opportunity for students to acquire an in depth understanding of a selected award specific topic through independent study. To reinforce project management, peer review, self-reflection and professional skills

Security Management** (20 credits)
To provide knowledge of the tools and techniques available to secure and manage, an information system in a meaningful manner.

To develop students ability to manage the security of an information system at a strategic, tactical and operational level

Project Management and Research Methodology** (20 credits)
To enable students to use project management techniques and tools and partake in various research methods. In addition, students will understand the role of professional and ethical decison-making in the computer industry

Principles of Computing (20 credits)
To provide a fundamental understanding of the principles and practices associated with ICT technology, computer programming and Multimedia and Web-based systems and their respective roles in ICT application development and usage

Software Development (20 credits)
To use an object oriented programming language to develop applications and enable critical appraisal of the object-oriented approach to software development.

** Modules will be offered in block teaching mode and conducted by USW academic staff. For modules with Block Teaching, the faculty lecturers will only cover partial (28 hours) of the module.