Computing - Individual Units - Stoke On Trent HNC

pg00002 EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME The MSc Computing (Distance Learning) aims to equip students with Masters-level knowledge and understanding of the core aspects of Computing in context of business solutions for organisational efficiency. The award aims to address contemporary industry needs of producing Masters-level graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills set and critical mind-set to directly and positively impact business needs in Computing. The award has been created especially for non- computing graduates who would like to study the área of computing at postgraduate level, finally undertaking a dissertation of considerable depth - it is thus a Generalist award in accordance with QAA Benchmark Statement terminology. It introduces a range of computing-related topics with considerable opportunity to specialise and also aims to build on existing gradúate skills. • Equip graduates from any discipline (or those with relevant experience but no formal qualifications) with the skills for a career in Computing. • To develop masters-level knowledge and skills in Computing in context of employer-driven needs, emerging markets, and contemporary subject áreas within the discipline. • Apply understanding, judgment, and analytical skills to the solution of a wide range of computing problems • Develop core skills in the analysis, design and implementation of software systems. • Developing understanding of current and emerging computer technologies. • Enable students to explore the issues around the management of ICT in business and commercial contexts. • Intégrate theory and practice to emphasise academic rigor and practical application. • Develop academic and discipline-specific rigour through applied scholarship to build or strengthen domain-specific understanding and transferrable skills thus equipping graduates for a career in industry or academia • Develop and strengthen critical analysis, independent scholarship, and intellectual empowerment through a structured research-informed programme of studies. • To use the rigour of academic knowledge development and training to develop applied practical skills for construction of computing solutions in real-world contexts. • Develop effective communication skills of valué to academic, technical and professional environments. </div>