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MSc Information Systems: University of Westminster

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Degree 
MSc
Address
MSc Information Systems: University of Westminster, Admissions and Marketing Office, Cavendish Campus, University of Westminster, 115 New Cavendish Street, London W1W, London, United Kingdom
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Subject
Information technology and Telecommunication
Course Language(s) 
English
Course Beginning 
September
Duration 
1 year full-time or 2-4 year part-time
Telephone 
+44 (0)20 7911 5883
Fax 
+44 (0)20 7911 5079
E-mail 

cav-...@westminster.ac.uk

Website 
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/schools/com...



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Introduction

Through this course you will study all of the important aspects of contemporary information systems in the 21st century. You will explore the latest technologies and industry standards, with emphasis on the web and enterprise information systems.

Course Content

The course also expands towards the broader issues of business imperatives and technology responses that have changed the way they perceive information systems in the 21st century. They explore the latest technologies and industry standards with emphasis on the web, Internet applications, enterprise information systems, service-oriented and component-based development and similar areas. The exploration of professional issues, such as security, privacy and ethics in information systems, will enhance your understanding of societal use of information systems. This course provides an excellent vehicle for challenging postgraduate study, through which you will develop skills for employment and professional life.

Core modules

  • Corporate Systems and Data Management
  • Postgraduate Project - Preparation and Planning
  • Postgraduate Project
  • Requirements Analysis
  • System Design

Options, choose from:

  • Advanced Issues in Database Systems
  • Database Languages
  • Data Warehousing and Data Mining
  • Distributed Systems Programming
  • ERP Systems for B2B Applications
  • Information Systems Development Methodologies
  • Internet Enabled Applications
  • Interoperability in Data Centric Applications

Associated Careers

The course will be of interest to anyone who has been, or who aspires to be, employed in the growing portfolio of information systems careers. These include project leader/manager, IT or information management consultant, business systems analyst/designer, data/IS architect, applications developer/programmer, or specialised liaison positions between IT and non-IT departments.

Mode of Study

You can study your MSc over:

  • One year full-time
  • Two years part-time during the day
  • Two years part-time during the evenings only

Entry Requirements

  • You should have a good Honours degree (at least a Lower Second) from a UK university or an overseas equivalent.
  • If you do not meet these entry requirements you may also be considered according to your work experience and other qualifications.
  • If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

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