Program Overview

The MSc in Information Systems with Computing is an innovative programme with an integrated delivery from end-to-end covering a wide range of information systems and computing topics. The programme is designed to create a deep level of knowledge and understanding in core areas such as programming, databases, web technologies and security while also offering practical skills in contemporary topics such as data analytics, distributed systems and mobile and social computing. In addition, the programme allows students to explore the issues around the management of information technology in business and industrial contexts. The programme was designed with significant input from industry and reflects the driving ethos of DBS to provide learners with career-focused programmes to enhance graduate’s employability.

Key Features of the Programme

The programme is applied in nature, delivering a graduate with practical skills and expertise to augment theoretical knowledge and understanding.

The development of analytical and problem solving abilities as well as essential managerial skills such as team working, leadership and effective communication skills.

Graduates from this programme will possess the following attributes:

• Analyse and solve practical business problems through the use of technology.
• Software design, development and engineering.
• Systems support/Administration.
• Data storage design and development.
• Software Engineering and IT project management.
• Web application development.
• Information systems design and development.
• Network design and maintenance.
• Computer systems security.
• Data Analytics.
• Business analyst.