The aim of the MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Systems Management is to impart the skills and understanding required to manage complex computer systems as part of the support services of an organisation. This will include the selection, installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of computing technologies and an understanding of currently recommended methodologies.
As the pace of change in computer science and information technology is quite staggering, our taught postgraduate programmes draw very much on the strength of the research activities carried out by academic staff.
AED 78000
New career prospects and opportunities for career enhancement are both excellent. The continued growth in network services and mobile handheld devices in industry, commerce and the public sector is increasing the demand for experts who can design, implement and manage computer systems.
Students undertake four courses in semester 1 and a further four courses in semester 2. On this programme, the following taught courses are mandatory:
Students can then choose four courses from the following:
In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the MSc qualification undertake a Masters project, which culminates in a dissertation.
Postgraduate research opportunities at Heriot-Watt University Ranked in the world’s top 250 (QS World University Rankings 2024) 1st in Scotland and ...