Introduction to Masters in I.T. Application Development ITAD and Information Systems Engineering ISE

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Introduction to Masters inI.T. Application
Development (ITAD)andInformation Systems
Engineering (ISE)

• School of Computing and Technology
• David Goldman Informatics Centre
• The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peters

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MSc ITAD and ISE

• MSc I.T. Application Development
• MSc Information Systems Engineering
• Programme Leader (both programmes) - David Nelson
• david.nelson_at_sunderland.ac.uk
• Room DG224
• Tel. 3643
• Programme Assistant Denise Pickering
• denise.pickering_at_sunderland.ac.uk
• Tel. 3692

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Sir Tom Cowie Campus
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The Terraces
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The Helpdesk
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The Prospect Building
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The Library
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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Modes of Study
• Full Time Course Leader - David Nelson
• Development
• MSc Computer Based Information Systems Developed
  in 1989
• Validation April 2000
• Validation March 2005
• Re-developed into new programmes
• MSc I.T. Application Development
• MSc Information Systems Engineering
• MSc CBIS continues to run off-campus

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Conversion Masters
• Builds on existing knowledge
• No formal qualification in computing
• 45 weeks duration over approx. 14 months
• Seven months taught
• Four months project
• Students
• Wide range of ages, experiences and cultures
• Little or no computing experience
• Generally want a change in direction

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Aims of the Programmes

• These Masters programmes are designed to provide
  non-computing graduates with advanced skills and
  knowledge in the application of IT systems
  development. The overall aims of the programme
  are
• Provides understanding of the processes and
  techniques as well as the knowledge and technical
  skills needed to specify, design, implement,
  document and support an effective IT system,
  either alone or as part of a team
• Imbues students with a professional comportment
  towards both management and technical aspects of
  software fabrication

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Programme Aims

• Promotes a critical awareness of the natures,
  roles and limitations of computer-based IT
  systems and the technologically advancing
  environments in which they exist
• Develop and enhance the skills and knowledge of
  students so that they can contribute at a high
  level to the creation and adoption of a
  systematic, professional and quality approach to
  IT systems development.
• Provide students with the skills and knowledge to
  make a significant contribution to IT and
  information systems research activities.

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Course offers
• Masters qualification
• Theoretical underpinning
• Practical skills
• Research opportunities
• Partial BCS accreditation (subject to review)
• Courses do not offer
• Professional qualification
• Expert status
• In-depth software or programming language training

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Directions
• IT departments
• Additional skills to existing qualifications
• Additional qualification
• Higher qualifications
• Expectations
• Endurance
• Commitment

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Typical Careers
• Web and E-Commerce Systems Development
• Traditional Systems Development
• Database Systems Development
• User Systems Analysis and Support
• Management with technical computing knowledge
• Research and Education
• Technical Support and Consultancy
• Networking support/management
• MSc IT Application Development has a strong focus
  on network development and e-commerce issues from
  a business perspective
• MSc Information Systems Engineering focuses on
  databases and dynamic web development,
• thus allowing you to choose the specific
  direction of your future career.

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Exit points
• Post Graduate Certificate
• Post Graduate Diploma
• MSc
• Modular structure
• Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme
• Modules 15 credits (150 learning hours)
• PGC/PGD 60 credits (600 learning hours)
• Project 60 credits (600 learning hours)
• 180 credits overall

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Introduction to MSc I.T. Application Development
Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)/Diploma
Stage(120 credits)
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Introduction to MSc Information Systems
Engineering

• Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)/Diploma
  Stage(120 credits)

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Introduction to MSc ITAD and ISE

• Project (60 Credits - 15 Weeks)
• Individual work
• Project supervisor
• External Client
• Coordinator Barrie Thompson/Helen Edwards

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MSc ITAD/ISE Routes
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Typical week

• Certificate and Diploma stages
• 16 hours of lectures/tutorials
• 24 hours self study
• Masters project stage
• 600 hours/15 weeks of contact with supervisor,
  industrial sponsor, and self study consisting of
  research and practical developments.

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Programme Operation

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And (almost) finally

• Programme informal web page
• http//osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/cs0dne/itad_ise.ht
  ml
• Programme handbook
• Rules and Regulations
• Important to understand module and stage
  progression regulations
• Provisional timetable and assessment schedule
• Personal tutoring
• Student representatives
• Plagiarism and collusion
• International Student Forum
• Wednesdays 12-2pm DG106
• Opportunities Centre
• www.sunderland.ac.uk/opportunities

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Foundation Skills
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P.C. Skill Requirements

• Windows
• WORD
• EXCEL

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Foundation SkillsThe Process

• Set of 3 Driving Self-Tests
• Open learning materials available to further
  develop skills in any of the 3 areas
• Need to complete within first two weeks to check
  and update skills
• Tests available on Programme Informal Web Page
• http//osiris.sunderland.ac.uk/cs0dne/itad_ise.ht
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• Be honest!

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P.C. Skill Requirements Teaching Materials

• Windows (Booklets)
• WORD (Booklets)
• EXCEL (Booklets)
• (Each of the booklets is 50p)
• Available from the Learning Resource Centre in
  the Business School
• We will now have a tour of the terraces and the
  building.

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Lastly

• Questions?