Course Catalogue

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

Core knowledge and understanding is acquired via lectures, tutorials, practicals, coursework, projects, seminars and guided independent study. Specifically, acquisition of 1 is via a combination of lectures, projects, seminars, and guided independent study. Acquisition of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is via a mixture of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, coursework, and projects. Acquisition of 7 and 8 is via lectures, coursework, projects, seminars, and guided independent study. Students are given feedback on all work produced. Assessment methods for the knowledge and understanding are specified in module specifications. Each module is assessed by examination and/or coursework. Specifically the assessment takes the form of written examinations (1-3, 5, 6),laboratory work (2-4),coursework reports (1-3, 5-8),and/or project work, reports and presentations (1-8). Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme via tutorial, group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects and presentations. Specifically, skill 9 is developed through tutorial group discussion, teamwork, coursework, projects, and presentations. Skills 10, 11 and 12 are developed through laboratory work, coursework, and projects. Skill 13 is developed through coursework, projects, and guided independent study. Assessment of cognitive skills is through written examinations, laboratory work, coursework reports, project work, reports and presentations. Specifically, written examinations (9, 10),laboratory work (9-12),coursework reports (1-5),and/or project work, reports and presentations (9-13). Practical skills are developed throughout the programme. Coursework and projects are designed to provide practical opportunities for students to work independently or in groups. Specifically, skills 14, 15 and 16 are developed through laboratory work, coursework, and project work. Skill 17 is developed through individual and group coursework, laboratory work, and project work. Assessment of practical skills is normally by coursework (14-18) and projects (14-18). Key skills are developed throughout the programme in a variety of forms. Specifically through a combination of research related coursework, guided independent study and projects, examinations, group work and presentations. Skill 18 is developed through a combination of research-related coursework, guided independent study, and projects. Skill 19 is developed through study of technical methods, examinations, coursework, and projects. Skill 20 is developed through report writing for coursework and projects, written examinations, teamwork, presentations, and group discussion. Skill 21 is developed via the management of learning tasks and deadlines for coursework and projects. Key skills are assessed as part of coursework (18-22),projects (18-22),written examinations (19,20) and presentations (20).

Self-knowledge: Students reflect on their strengths and skills to select their project. With support of project supervisor; Project and time management skills, during Coursework and Project Dissertation; Oral presentation skills, in seminars and project presentation; Professional networking skills, during School Seminars ; Courseworks based on real-world industrial case studies / applications, including group work in some modules; Industrial guest speakers; Learning about Intellectual Property and Copyright, during Research Methods; Application of a wide range of ICT tools and techniques; Learning statistical tools for data analysis; Development of Interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics, during group coursework and workshops.