Advanced Information Systems

MSc in Advanced Information Systems

Part-Time Programme

• A specialist postgraduate degree focussing on information management, information systems development and advanced computing techniques.
• MSc AIS leaflet [PDF] Applicants should have a good degree or MSc in Computer Science although joint-honours computing graduates may also be eligible - see prerequisite knowledge.
• Provides exemption (with provisos) from the BCS Professional Examinations (Professional Graduate Diploma & PGD Project) and accredited as partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) registration.

Aims of the Programme

This is a specialised MSc programme focusing on the following areas:

• Information Management
• Information Systems Development
• Advanced Computing Techniques.

In addition to eight taught modules, there is a substantial practical project. Students who complete this MSc will have gained strong practical and theoretical knowledge of the above areas which they will be able to use in

• Analysis of problems arising in information management and information systems development.
• Evaluation of technology options.
• Deployment of appropriate solutions.
• Research into, and development of, new technologies.

Special Features

The programme has been designed to meet the needs of part-time students wishing to advance their knowledge of computing and information systems before embarking on a career in IT or on a research degree and part-time students already working in the IT sector. The programme has a significant research element as several of the modules include investigation into recent research advances.