MSc in Information Technology
Advanced software engineering, data management and IT strategy for working professionals
Overview
The MSc in Information Technology is a postgraduate programme conducted by course work and dissertation, well received by IT professionals across the industry, evident from the volume of applications it receives every year. Candidates may follow the programme part-time over two years, or complete it within one year by taking courses and conducting research in parallel.
The first two terms comprise core and elective modules in software engineering, data management and IT strategy, revised regularly to keep pace with the field. In the second year, candidates carry out an individual research project under the guidance of a Department of Information Technology academic; those who prefer not to undertake the research project may instead complete a Postgraduate Diploma on finishing all course modules.
Graduates leave equipped to lead technical teams, architect enterprise systems and drive digital transformation initiatives within their organizations.
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Graduate Profile
Technical Leadership
Architect and oversee enterprise-scale software systems with confidence and rigor.
Strategic Thinking
Align IT initiatives with organizational goals and evaluate emerging technologies critically.
Research Competence
Plan and execute an applied research or development project to postgraduate standard.
Professional Practice
Mentor teams and communicate technical strategy to both technical and executive audiences.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Critically evaluate advanced software engineering and data management practices for enterprise contexts.
Design and justify IT architectures that meet organizational, security and scalability requirements.
Apply research methods to investigate a substantial IT problem drawn from professional practice.
Formulate and communicate IT strategy to both technical teams and organizational leadership.
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their fit within an existing enterprise environment.