Postgraduate Degree Objectives

Course Code:	585
Course Title:	Master of Computer Science (MCompSc)

The Master of Computer Science provides recent graduates or practising professionals in a related discipline with suitable qualifications in computing with advanced studies in computing science. The degree can also prepare students to undertake further studies in a research masters.

Course Code:	1511
Course Title:	Master of Computer Studies (MCompStud)

The objective of the Master of Computer Studies degree is to provide the students who already have a university degree other than computer science degree, who have strong interests in computing, and who acquired some skills in this area either through self education or through industry based courses with a high quality, systematic and formal education in the computer science discipline.

Course Code:	1542
Course Title:	Master of Digital MultiMedia

This degree will provide IT graduates with:

1. a detailed knowledge of the fundamentals of Multimedia at the level required by a programmer to use libraries and frameworks to develop multimedia infrastructure,

2. skills in the use of professional multimedia tools,

3. an understanding of the process of creating and delivering multimedia, and

4. an introduction to applications of multimedia.

At completion of the degree the student will have the skills to provide the IT support for a team of mainly creative people who are creating and distributing multimedia. They will understand the fundamentals of multimedia technology to the depth necessary to write multimedia software for media creation and presentation in support of a creative endevour. They will have insight into the use of multimedia in a number of applications, including the web, multimedia messaging, interactive DVDs, education and games.

Course Code:	1542
Course Title:	Master of Electronic Commerce

The MEC Degree will provide students with:

An understanding of:

eCommerce opportunities in terms of costs and benefits
how eCommerce is transforming business and society
the enabling technologies of eCommerce systems
the legal aspects of electronic trade and commerce

A sound knowledge of:

eCommerce business models, business processes and collaborative relationships
relevant theories of economics, marketing, finance and management in an eCommerce context
appropriate models and tools to assess the internal and external environment of the organisation
eCommerce strategy development

The skills to:

evaluate eCommerce opportunities in terms of business strategy, benefits and costs
design strategies to meet demands of the increasingly complex electronic and global business environment
identify and develop mechanisms to address security vulnerabilities and risks in eCommerce systems
develop an eCommerce business plan

Course Code:	1540
Course Title:	Master of Health Informatics

This program is designed to provide IT professionals with a better understanding of the specifics of health informatics and provide health professionals with a better understanding of IT within their industry. The program aims to equip graduates with an understanding of the health sector, and of the application of relevant systems, in order to take on key roles in successful strategy development and health systems projects.

Course Code:	1512
Course Title:	Master of Industry-based Information Technology

This industry-based degree has been specifically tailored for practising IT professionals, providing a deeper understanding of the issues that arise in the implementation and application of IT. The program informs and educates professionals about the organisational, economics, regulatory and socio-technical issues essential to the effective management of information technology.

The degree aims to improve the skills of professionals who are using the latest software technologies by providing a combined program of academic guidance to work-based activities plus traditional academic subjects.

This degree will provide IT graduates with:

• A detailed knowledge of the implementation issues and application of IT.

• A work-based practical project implementation under the guidance of academic and industry supervisor

At completion of the degree the student will have the skills to provide specification on the design of IT systems; manage the implementation of the designed system and; implement the system either singly or within a team.

They will understand organizational issues, regulatory and socio-economic issue required for the effective design and management of IT systems.

Course Code:	581
Course Title:	Master of Information and Communication Technology (MInfoTech)

This degree is aimed primarily at graduates working in the ICT industry who will benefit from an in-depth study of the organisational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and application of Information Technology, and of how to effectively manage these issues. Graduates will have a solid understanding of the relationship between business needs and available Information Technology options.

The Masters of Information and Communication Technology degree offers students an opportunity to study a broad cross section of the IT industry. Non IT-specific subject areas available include; Computer Science, Internet Engineering, Information Systems, Management, Maths & Statistics. In addition students will have the opportunity to study Information Technology specific subjects in a number of areas including; Corporate Network Management and Design, E-Business, E-Commerce, Health Informatics, Information Security, Information Technology and Innovation, Information Management, Information Technology Strategic Planning & Web Design.

Course Code:	1509
Course Title:	Master of Information Technology Management

This degree prepares professionals for the organisational challenge of introducing and managing information technology. This degree covers both IT strategic planning and implementation and organisational management.

MITM is aimed primarily at professionals who wish to progress upwards or broaden their career opportunities in the ICT industry and who will benefit from an in-depth study of the organizational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and management of IT.

At completion of the degree the student will have:

1. Knowledge of the fundamentals of IT strategic planning and IT implementation and organisational management;

2. An understanding of the organizational, economic, regulatory and socio-technical issues that arise in the implementation and management of IT.

3. Skills to implement and manage IT in industry

Main roles in industry:

§ IT Strategic Planning

§ IT Implementation

IT Organizational Management