Information Systems Development - MSc - Full-time

All organisations require information systems to operate efficiently and competitively, so we have developed this programme based on the techniques of developing such computer-based application systems. We have structured the course to develop your knowledge of information systems to an advanced level in a relatively short time and provide you with the skills employers require.

All organisations require information systems to operate efficiently and competitively, so we have devised this course based on the techniques of developing such computer-based application systems. The course is structured to develop your knowledge of information systems to an advanced level in a relatively short time, providing you with the skills employers require. You'll learn how these systems work, how the requirements for them are established and how they are designed and developed. You'll gain an overview of the importance of systems to organisations, as well as gain technical and communication skills which the industry values. You'll develop an understanding of information systems management and development in organisations, and learn how to design and implement information systems solutions. You'll also gain transferable skills in project management, time management and communication. trainee programmer software engineer system builder analyst system tester. View Full Screen

What's involved This is a full-time course studied over one year. It requires an intensive period of study, involving lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. While classes for each module may account for only three or four hours a week, you'll be expected to commit at least 13 hours per week per module. As a full-time student you'll take three modules per trimester, for the first two trimesters. This course is also available part-time, with one or two modules studied per trimester. Trimester 1 Software Development, Information Systems Engineering, Computer Systems & Database Systems. Successful completion of these modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Certificate. Trimester 2 Web Design & Development, Software Development or Web-Enabled Business, Information Systems Group Project or Management of Software Projects. Successful completion of these modules will qualify you for a Postgraduate Diploma. Trimester 3 MSc Dissertation - completion will qualify you for a Masters Degree.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseYou must hold an honours degree, or equivalent, in a discipline other than computing. A lower qualification may be considered if accompanied by appropriate work experience. To check the equivalence of your qualifications or experience, contact us using the enquiries button.You are not required to have any formal knowledge of computing before starting the course. However, this is not an IT training course and does require you to engage with a wide range of new technologies in a relatively short time, so familiarity with basic computing would be an advantage.Fees Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £3,750 £3,750 European Union £3,750 £3,750 Rest of UK £3,750 £3,750 Overseas £12,030 £12,510 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.