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Mobile Computer Systems
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Whats its about
This MSc qualification is a computing post graduate qualification that has a distinctive flavour relevant to mobile computing specifically for students who do not hold a first degree in a computing related subject. The award aims to develop knowledge and practical skills appropriate for migrating business and industrial systems into mobile computing infrastructures. To do this a major focus of the award is technically based in order that students can implement concepts and theories taught. Study topics will include those such as communications, design of mobile architecture, network infrastructures, standards and protocols, mobile programming tools and environments, and associated management issues. These subjects will be complemented with modules that give a business computing flavour.
What you do
The award is divided into three learning stages, firstly a PgC stage that consists of four compulsory modules that instil fundamental areas of computing, secondly a PgD stage where you specialise in two mobile computing modules and can choose an option. You also have the option to undertake paid employment for a year after the PgC stage and before the dissertation. The final stage of the award is the dissertation, where you can choose the mobile computing based topic to pursue related to your own interest.
Core modules
- CE00225-M Computing Skills
- CE00542-M Personal Development and Research Methods
- CE00728-M Internet Applications
- CE00215-M Computer Systems Architecture
- CE00730-M Principles of Software Engineering
- CE00218-M Systems Analysis and Design
- CE00213-M Mobile Applications and Systems
- CE00214-M Mobile Computer Communications Systems
CE01066-M Dissertation (60 credits)
Options - note we cannot guarantee that all option modules will run
- CE00298-M Advanced Computing Investigation Topics
- CE00465-M Enterprise Applications
- CE01076-M Database Design and Development
- CE00515-M Survey Design and Statistical Data Analysis
- CE00754-M Interaction Design
- CE00731-M Network Systems and Technologies
- CE00204-M Object Oriented Software Systems Engineering
- CE00537-M Programming for Web Applications
- CE00543-M Knowledge Management
- CE00534-M Media Editing and Multimedia Applications
- CE00538-M Web Multimedia
Award Handbook
Where next
The MSc Mobile Computing award provides a sound mobile computing foundation making it possible for graduates to gain employment within the following areas: M-Commerce, mobile architecture specialist, mobile interface designer, mobile multimedia application developer, or a mobile applications programmer.
Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September January |
| Course Length: | Minimum 12 months full time or 24 with industrial placement |
| Attendance: | Full time |
| Entry Requirements: | Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related computing discipline
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| Application: | You can get guidance on the application process. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about Mobile Computing please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
