Master of Science in Information Technology
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Master of Science in Information Technology
The overall aim of the Online MSc in Information Technology programme is to enable you to develop your theoretical knowledge of Computer Science, and your practical problem-solving and analytical skills, while your formalise your experience. You will work independently and in groups to research, design, implement and execute creative solutions to IT issues, and will be exposed to cutting-edge IT knowledge and global best practices.
You study and collaborate with classmates who are highly motivated IT professionals from across the world. Together, you bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the virtual classroom. This unique peer network, along with the academics and industry experts who are your instructors, will expose you to cutting-edge IT knowledge and global best practices. You will work independently and in groups to research, design, implement and execute creative solutions to IT issues, thus developing greater confidence and improving your intercultural team-building skills.
Further, you will strengthen your communication and critical thinking abilities as you subject your work and that of your classmates to ongoing analysis and evaluation. Our flexible, customisable programme equips you with the theoretical foundations, practical abilities and ‘soft’ skills that will open the door to previously inaccessible career possibilities.
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Application and Admission Requirements
Prior to taking the MSc in Information Technology from The University of Liverpool Online, the following are required:
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK Honours degree.
- English equivalent to minimum of IETS test level 6.5 overall.
- TOEFL 580 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5
- 2 years of relevant work experience.
Please note for the Information Technology MSc, The University of Liverpool Online also evaluates applicants on an individual basis. Contact The University of Liverpool Online to learn more.
MSc in Information Technology programme structure:
The Online Information Technology MSc programme begins with Computer Structures, which covers the foundations of computer science. Once this is completed, the student completes 3 more Core modules, and 4 electives enabling them to study as broadly or as specifically as they like, followed by a dissertation.
Your first MSc module will be 9 weeks in length where you begin with a week long brief introduction to the programme, the learning platform and then continue with the module content. Each following module is eight weeks in length. By taking one module at a time you can explore a specific subject in depth without distractions.
Core Modules
- Computer Structures
- Professional Issues in Computing
- Databases OR Computer Communication and Networks
- Object Orientated Programming in Java OR Programming the Internet
Elective modules
- Software Engineering
- Systems Analysis and Design using an Object Oriented Approach
- Management of QA and Software Testing
- Security Engineering
- Computer Forensics
- Operating Systems Concepts
- Programming the internet
- Web XML Applications
- Human-Computer Interaction
- e-Commerce
- Managing the Software Enterprise
Internet Systems MSc Dissertation
The culmination of your programme, this original piece of written work demonstrates your mastery and integration of all the knowledge you have acquired.
An original, scholarly work that applies your new knowledge and work experience; the result must be of merit beyond the narrower scope of your particular need. It should demonstrate your ability to develop and manage autonomous computer science projects. If you wish to follow a Specialisation Track, you must produce your dissertation on an appropriate topic.
Learning outcomes of the Information Technology MSc:
At the end of the Online MSc in Information Technology programme, you will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the latest, standards, thinking, terminology and practices in Computer Science.
You will have confidence in your ability to evaluate the latest knowledge, IT issues and methodologies and apply this in practice to the analysis, design, programming and implementation of IT systems.
You will be able to translate operational requirements into clear work processes and fully equipped to lead teams in the IT industry, within IT departments and within global organisations.
Expenses / Tuition Fees
For tuition fee information, please contact The University of Liverpool Online.
The University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Since its foundation in 1881, the University of Liverpool has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their online Masters degree. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.
About The University of Liverpool - Online Degrees
The University of Liverpool's online Masters students are seasoned professionals, with an average 12 years’ work experience. They have good reasons to choose the University of Liverpool:
- Reputation – Liverpool is among the Top 10 eLearning institutions in the world (Source: FT.com)
- Academic leadership – along with Oxford and Cambridge, it is a member of the Russell group of 20 major, research-intensive UK universities
- Online expertise – Laureate Online Education specialises in delivering 100% online programmes around the world.
- Relevance – our programmes replicate global business, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines and cultures to solve problems
- Applicable knowledge – use what you learn in the workplace immediately
- Networking – gain an international network of professional contacts and friends
- Teaching – our instructors are academically renowned and have years of industry experience
- Individual support – from your instructors and personal Programme Manager
- Personalisation – Specialisation Tracks and elective modules let you customise your degree
- Interactivity – small class sizes mean your ideas are constantly challenged
- Flexibility – our 100% online learning environment means you can fit your degree into your work and personal life
Accreditation
The University of Liverpool, in common with all UK universities, is regulated and monitored by a government body, the QAA. Some UK universities have also been awarded a Royal Charter, which was granted to Liverpool in 1903.
Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.
Geographic restrictions
None. You do not need to be a UK resident as all our degrees are 100% online.
How it works
All University of Liverpool online Masters programmes are taught 100% via the Internet, giving career professionals access to a level of higher education that may otherwise be out of reach because of work or family responsibilities.
This accessibility is made possible because there are no fixed lecture times, the classroom is always open and there is no need to synchronise study with anyone else. In completing their assignments, students can interact with instructors and classmates whenever and wherever suits them best.
All courses are delivered online one at a time, so students can get to grips with the subject and explore it in real depth. We carefully compose each individual study group from a student body representing a wide variety of experience, so that feedback from classmates is stimulating and inspiring, bringing both specialist knowledge and fresh perspectives.
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