MSc in Software Engineering

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• An opportunity for professional development at an advanced level within the area of software engineering.
• Enhancement of skills and knowledge in specialist areas for practising IT professionals.
• The ability to undertake large-scale IT software development projects.
• The skills necessary to participate effectively in the design and implementation of software systems of high quality and reliability.

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :

• Undertake and effectively manage largescale and complex software development projects.
• Consider reliability and quality in the design of software systems
• Determine the security requirements for computer systems
• Apply and critique quality metrics in the assessment of software systems
• Participate in the design and implementation of high quality and reliable software systems
• Appreciate problems and suggest solutions associated with the development of software systems.
• Contribute to the advancement and development of software engineering theories and practices.
• Appreciate how an efficient technology based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.

This programmne aims to develop specialist knowledge in the domain of Software Engineering (SE). It exposes students to the core principles and processes of SE fundamental to the successful development of systems capable of addressing emerging business needs. Students will have the opportunity to supplement their knowledge through elective modules in domain adjacent topics such as natural language processing, data management and big data analytics.

This programme is geared towards practicing software engineers within industry who seek formal qualifications in software engineering. In addition, IT professionals and managers who wish to upgrade their technical software engineering knowledge and IT skills to postgraduate level will find this programme attractive.

This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project.

There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed.

* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
 

You are required to complete industry-based major projects that are directly relevant to your work and your organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken. 

The project emphasis should involve the derivation of criteria for the selection of software engineering processes, methods and tools. It would be expected that a software prototype, review of current practices or specifications should be produced