Information Systems MSc (PGCert PGDip)
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Overview
This highly successful course enables graduates with first degrees in either computing or non-computing disciplines to take up careers in areas such as business/systems analysis, web development, database design and administration, and project management. The course is also suitable for candidates with some professional information technology (IT) experience who wish to further develop their careers.
For students with little or no IT experience the course provides a full grounding. Those with a relevant background are able to enhance their skills in core areas and build on their existing knowledge through advanced studies.
Course duration
Full-time: 12-18 months depending on start date
Part-time: 2-5 years
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Course content
Course structure
Students can join the course in September or February. The course consists of compulsory and optional modules, each lasting 15 weeks. Students study between one and three modules at a time depending on whether they are full or part-time. Assessment is through coursework assignments, and extensive use is made of case studies. The course culminates in a project in an external organisation which provides valuable experience of working and applying your newly acquired knowledge in an IT environment.
The part-time route allows students to pursue the course at a pace that suits their personal circumstances.
Areas of study
The course comprises five core modules:
- Business and Information Systems provides a perspective on the role and uses of IT in business organisations
-Systems Analysis and Design develops the skills necessary for the specification and design of an information system
- Application Building covers the area of software development for the web, including databases and programming languages
- Research Methods gives the student the opportunity to participate in the professional or research community, and to explore a contemporary topic.Students also choose two or three optional modules, enabling them to explore topics of personal and professional interest. Topics include project management, enabling technologies, the law and IT, advanced software topics, and interaction design.
Syllabus
Business and Information Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
Programming for the Web
Databases
Research Methods
Options
Individual project in industry -
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
6.5 overall and 6 in writing.Other:
Please note that occasionally we may ask for a second reference as part of the application process for this course.Degree and/or experience:
Honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent. -
Location
Location
Moulsecoomb -
Career opportunities
Employment opportunities include software development companies, IT consultancies, IT departments of large organisations and local authorities. Recent graduates have taken up posts as consultants, systems analysts, web developers, information managers, software designers, and project managers.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
Information Systems (MSc) (Full time) [J4BH006] UK/EU (Full Time) 4,320 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 8,925 GBP International (Full Time) 12,750 GBP -
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You should not apply unless you can meet all the entry requirements for this course. Please contact the course team before applying if you are unsure about any of the specific entry requirements.
Entry requirements
For non-native speakers of English:
6.5 overall and 6 in writing.Other:
Please note that occasionally we may ask for a second reference as part of the application process for this course.Degree and/or experience:
Honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent.