Msc In Computing (with Major Options) in Dublin City University, Ireland

Msc In Computing (with Major Options) in Dublin City University

Programme

The strong practical focus of the programme culminates in a project, carried out over the summer months. Typically, students will develop a prototype software system in their Major area that targets a real-world problem. They may also analyse processes or techniques, and propose and evaluate alternatives. Most projects are individual but, exceptionally, may be carried out as part of a team.

Students may also be sponsored by external clients or develop their own ideas. Typically, projects commence with a feasibility study, followed by the creation of a project plan and development of a software application or rigorous theoretical analysis.

Over the duration of the programme, students will develop employment-enhancing skills across a number of key areas. These include:

• Enhancement of proven ability to engineer software
• Improvement of knowledge of operating systems and networks
• Development of strong, team-based skills, developed through significant project work during the course
• Enhanced communication skills through scheduled presentations to lecturers and peers
• Improved understanding of the business and social context of their work and awareness of new directions
• Development of research skills to enable contribution of novel ideas, methods and tools to new challenges in their professional careers.

Careers

The MSc in Computing (with Major), MCM, aims to help meet the demand from industry for recruitment of personnel with significant exposure to relevant, advanced topics in computing. The MCM Programme is suitable for both experienced professionals and recent graduates. It enables software professionals with a number of years' experience to improve proficiency across a range of key disciplines in the field and to update skills beyond the narrow remit of training courses.

It also supports recent graduates of computing and cognate disciplines to gain specialised knowledge and skills for higher-level industry entry at an early stage in their careers.