MSc in Computing and Information Systems

Program Overview

Educational aims of the programme

The overall aim of the programme is to provide people of graduate status working, or planning to work, in a computing environment with the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by gaining additional knowledge and skills in the areas of Computing, Information Systems and Management of Computer Technology. The specific aims of the programme are as follows:

1. To provide students with a fuller, systematic understanding of current and developing computer technologies.
2. To enable students to explore the issues surrounding the Management of Information Technology in Business and Industrial contexts.
3. To facilitate students in the development of expertise and interest in topic areas of direct and complementary relevance to their work.
4. To encourage students to become advanced autonomous learners.
5. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding, critical awareness and ability to conduct evaluation of current research issues.
6. To further develop students’ originality in applying analytical, creative, problem-solving and research skills.
7. To provide advanced, conceptual understanding, underpinning career development, innovation and further study such as PhD.

Important Notice:

This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the university's approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy. Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.

Program Outline

INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:

Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year

6/1, 3/2, 3/3, 7/4, 5/5, 2/6, 7/7, 4/8, 1/9, 6/10, 3/11, and 1/12.

*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.

Duration: 2 - 5 years

Study mode: Online learning

Financing: Scholarships Available

Programme Pathway

Foundation Courses

Name: Induction Module

Code: LJMU-IND-M-100

Postgraduate Certificate Level

Name: Software Development with Java

Code: LJMU-7501-COMP

Name: Computer Systems Technology

Code: LJMU-7502-COMP

Name: Database Design and Technology

Code: LJMU-7503-COMP

Postgraduate Diploma Level

Name: Computer Security

Code: LJMU-7504-COMP

Name: Management of E-Business

Code: LJMU-7505-COMP

Name: Research Methods

Code: LJMU-7506-COMP

Postgraduate Award Level

Name: Project Dissertation

Code: LJMU-7507-COMP