Entry requirementsEntry Requirements A good first degree in information systems or computing related degrees. Those who have substantial commercial or industrial experience but lack formal qualifications should seek an interview with the School
Academic titleEnterprise Systems and Data Warehousing, MSc
Course descriptionThe programme is aimed at students who require both academic and technical training in advanced information technology. The programme of study is intended to meet this need for practising IT professionals and to foster an appreciation of the theoretical foundations and academic framework for such personnel. However, it is also intended to provide an entry point to the IT industry for graduates by supplying high level technical training to supplement the academic content.
The programme is of particular interest to those who wish to develop enterprise level database systems. The programme will be supported by Oracle technology, which is widely used in industry to support diverse information needs.
Those working in the IT industry as well as those seeking a higher academic qualification in database technology and information systems will gain practical skills in Oracle technology, which are in short supply, and will experience developing database systems using the latest technology. They will also have developed the project management skills required for IT consultancy and strategic decision making.
Core courses
* Project and Dissertation – a substantial individual project of your choice
* Database Tools and Techniques
* Systems Process Modelling
* Data Warehousing
* Information Security and Control
Options
Four chosen from:
* Database Engineering
* Audit and Security
* Enterprise Web Engineering
* Internet and Intranet Technologies – Enterprise Systems
* Web Engineering
* Internet and Web Technologies
* Systems Planning and Management
Open option:
* By negotiation, students may take any other available Master's course run by the School provided that it fits in with their programme of study
Career Options
Database administrators, IT consultants, Oracle developers or IT managers