Mobile Computer Systems e-learning

• Gain an MSc without giving up your job.
• Can be part of a professional development plan.
• Flexible study in a state of the art subject.

Ideal for graduates from Computing related disciplines in employment this course takes them into postgraduate studies without the need for full-time or weekly attendance.  The aim of the course is to provide a thorough and deep knowledge of mobile computing related topics.  As a student you will be given the opportunity to examine a wide range of practices, subject areas and technologies.  Heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practical issues in order that you gain the ability to develop mobile computing artifacts and implementations.  The course will focus on both architecture and software issues.  Entry requirements are a good honours degree in a computing discipline.  At the end of the first study period you are eligible for the Postgraduate Certificate, at the end of the second, the Postgraduate Diploma and at the end of the dissertation, the MSc. 

You are expected to study a minimum of two modules per semester.  Semesters usually follow the University academic calendar but can also include a summer period to speed progression through the course.

Postgraduate Certificate Stage (60 credits)

• CE00483-7 Mobile Applications and Systems - E-learning
• CE00481-7 Mobile Communications Systems - E-learning
• CE00479-7 Location Based Services - E-learning
• CE00478-7 Business Applications of Mobile Computing - E-Learning

Postgraduate Diploma Stage (60 Credits)

• CE00485-7 Advanced Computing Investigation Topics - E-learning
• CE00477-7 Enterprise Database Systems - E-learning
• CE00484-7 Strategic Planning and Systems Development - E-learning
• CE00487-7 Research Methods and Proposals - E-learning

• CE01066-7 Dissertation

Throughout the course you are supported in your studies by module tutors and an award management team, mainly via the virtual learning environment (VLE) but also by other communication methods as necessary.

The course is delivered in an e-learning mode making extensive use of a VLE.  The award includes an induction workshop and dissertation workshop which are usually undertaken with attendance, but can be undertaken through the VLE.

Open evenings for the MSc Mobile Computer Systems - E-learning, will be held on the following Tuesday evenings, from 5.00pm to 7.00pm;

28th February 2012
27th March 2012
24th April 2012
29th May 2012
26th June 2012
17th July 2012
28th August 2012
4th September 2012
11th September 2012
18th September 2012

Please confirm your attendance via email to Jonathan Westlake - j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk

For appointments at any time during October, November, December or January please email
j.c.westlake@staffs.ac.uk

On completion of the award you may seek employment as a mobile hardware specialist, mobile networking specialist, mobile systems software developer, analyst, or a computer systems manager.

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