Information Technology

MSc Information Technology
With optional 12 month placement

Course Reference: MSIT

Course Overview

An optional 40-week industrial work placement is available on this course.

For many organisations their software infrastructure actually forms a core part of their business function so it is vital that those developing software systems understand how the business process and strategy shape the development of IT applications. The Information Technology programme exposes graduates to all of these aspects of modern business systems. Instead of focussing on traditional software development, greater emphasis is given to the development of business systems such as web systems and database systems.

Throughout this course units are taught intensively, usually over 4.5 days, with assessment normally taking place 5-6 weeks after the delivery of the unit.

Why BU?

• We offer a comprehensive range of computing related programmes to meet a variety of interests
• Extensive facilities are available including Pentium PCs running XP and Linux operating systems, Apple Macs and SUN workstations running Solaris operating systems
• The School has a well established history of providing computing-related education and continues to update courses to reflect changes in industry
• As well as gaining specialist subject related knowledge, whilst studying with us you will gain transferable skills that will further benefit your career
• We also offer postgraduate courses suitable for those with no current computing qualifications who would like to embark on a career in the industry