Information Technology (Software Systems) MSc
About This Programme
One-year MSc Information Technology (Software Systems), software systems engineering with industry-aligned modular curriculum. Mandatory modules: Databases and Information Systems (Sep), Research Methods and Project Planning (Jan), Masters Project and Dissertation (May). Optional Semester 1: Computer Network Security, Industrial Programming, Intelligent Robotics, Computer Graphics, Software Engineering Foundations. Optional Semester 2: Advanced Human Computer Interaction, e-Commerce Technology, Games Programming, Data Visualisation and Analytics, Advanced Software Engineering. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) with substantial computing/IT components including databases and programming; engineering or mathematics backgrounds also considered. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Full-time 1 year; part-time 4 semesters + 6-month dissertation = 30 months. January starters study part-time only; no campus requirement during the summer break. Tuition AED 107,484/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 53,742/year part-time. Accreditations: BCS (CITP, Chartered IT Professional + CEng routes); Euro-Inf international quality assurance; UAE MoHESR; UK Royal Charter. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Programme Leader: Kayvan Alireza Karim (Assistant Professor). Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.
What You'll Study
Year 1
Detailed course guide Full-time students take four courses in Semester 1 and a further four in Semester 2. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project of four months’ duration leading to the MSc degree.. In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
- Databases and Information Systems
- Research Methods and Project Planning
- Masters Project and Dissertation
Optional courses
- Computer Network Security
- Industrial Programming
- Intelligent Robotics
- Computer Graphics
- Software Engineering Foundations
- Advanced Human Computer Interaction
- e-Commerce Technology
- Games Programming
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Advanced Software Engineering
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter.
Programme Details
Award
MSc
Start Date
September, January
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Computer Science
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person