MSc in Web Technologies - full time

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Programme Overview

NCI’s new MSc in Web Technologies is practical in nature and will provide you with an understanding of how to create enterprise web applications distributed across the latest platforms to include cloud computing and incorporating the latest trends in web technologies.

Note: The college also offers a part-time version of this programme.

The programme will encourage an entrepreneurial culture of innovative product development. With a unique focus on Web Entrepreneurship, User Experience, and Web Security, students will combine the business know-how with advanced technological expertise. Students will examine real-world case studies to learn what works, what doesn’t, and why. And our unique start-up simulation game will further develop your business awareness and skills.

Who is the Programme for?

The programme will appeal to the IT community and anyone with an interest in applying web technologies to their organisation. This includes: coders, designers, developers, software architects, entrepreneurs, freelancers, marketers, usability engineers, educators, bloggers, business people, SEO people, social media types, IT personnel and college graduates from cognate disciplines at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Learn How To

• Create and deploy a commercial web application
• Use both Enterprise and web application frameworks
• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
• Create rich client side interactivity using the latest client side frameworks
• Develop internet rich applications using the latest technologies, including Silverlight, flex and html5
• Perform usability testing on your web application to ensure maximum effectiveness including wire framing, eye tracking and web analytics

Faculty Profile

Dr. Pramod Pathak, Dean of School of Computing - "Have you ever thought that you might like to create the next Facebook or Twitter? Then this course is for you. This course will give you all the skills to be a technical leader in the next generation of web applications. We look forward to welcoming you to our School of Computing."

Duration

1 year.

Schedule

Monday and Wednesday
Some Saturdays may be required

Entry Requirements

An honours (level 8) primary degree in a cognate area with a 2.2 award or higher. The college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme meaning applicants who do not meet the normal academic requirements may be considered based on relevant work and other experience. This may be assessed using a portfolio of learning, demonstration of work produced and interview.

Award

The Masters of Science in Web Technologies is awarded by HETAC at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications. Students who successfully complete this programme may progress to a major award at level 10.

Programme Fee

Course Fee Listing. Fees include tuition, registration assessment and capitation fees (Fees revised annually).

You can spread the cost of fees with our direct debit plan.

Venue

IFSC Campus

Additional Information

The programme consists of two taught semesters of 16 weeks duration and a final project semester.

*The enterprise game module requires block delivery.

Modules

For further information on the modules please review the module descriptors.

Programme Modules

Year 1
Advance Client Side Scripting	Advanced Rich Internet Applications
Cloud Computing	Deployment
Enterprise Frameworks	Enterprise Game
Project	Technological Entrepreneurship
Usability Testing and Implementation	Web Application Frameworks

Start Date

Monday 10th September 2012

Programme Location

IFSC Campus

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