MSc Computing

The MSc Computing at DMU is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in areas such as business analysis, enterprise architecture, digital commerce, and human factors. This program is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in computing and information systems, preparing them for leadership roles in the technology sector. 

Curriculum Structure:
Students engage in core modules that provide a solid foundation in computing principles and practices. Key modules include, Business Analysis & Modelling: Focuses on systems analysis, design, and database specification, covering relational and non-relational data models, concurrency, recovery, and security. Ethical considerations regarding data protection are also addressed. Enterprise Architecture: Explores methodologies and tools for modern software and network systems, aligning IT with business processes to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Ethical dimensions related to data governance and big data solutions are considered. Digital Commerce: Introduces e-commerce as a key type of information system, covering strategies for building an e-commerce presence, user experience design, marketing, and ethical, social, and political implications of e-commerce.  Human Factors, Research and Skills: Examines human factor issues in designing interactive systems and provides research expertise and skills critical for understanding these issues. 

Final Project:
In the final phase, students undertake a substantial individual project that integrates the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the program, allowing them to apply their learning to real-world computing challenges.

Focus areas:
"Business Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Digital Commerce, Human Factors, Systems Design, Data Modeling"

Learning outcomes:
"Develop advanced computing skills, apply systems analysis and design techniques, understand enterprise architecture principles, create effective digital commerce strategies, consider human factors in system design"

Professional alignment:
The program is designed to align with industry standards and practices, preparing graduates for professional roles in computing and information systems management.

Reputation:
DMU's postgraduate courses are informed by industry practice and are delivered by passionate and talented academics, helping students develop the skills to achieve their career goal