Information Management and Security MSc

Course title:	MSc Information Management and Security
Apply:	direct to the University
Start (ft):	September/ January
Start (pt):	September/ January
Mode:	full-time/ part-time evening/ part-time daytime
Duration:	2-3 years part-time/ 12 months full-time (September start)/ 16 months full-time (January start)
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
Department:	Department of Computer Science & Technology

Summary

This course is most suitable for students with no formal background in the area of computing or information systems, but with some prior academic achievement in the area of computing or information systems.

That is to say, to take advantage of the award students need to have a substantial knowledge of a non-computing related discipline so they can apply computing and information technologies to the field in which their prior learning lies.

The course is designed for individuals who require not simply a broad overview of information management and security but significant technical knowledge and proficiency in the particular area of study (see below).

There is also a focus on research methodologies, including issues relating to ethics, legal aspects and professional applications of information systems development, risk assessment and risk management.

There are two modes of delivery:

Full-time, primarily for graduates wishing to expand their existing skills in information management and security related technologies.

Part-time, primarily for those currently wishing to enhance their knowledge and continue education to a higher level.

Why choose this course?

You will study in a friendly environment with state-of-the-art computer facilities
There are opportunities for Independent and Work-Related Learning
There are opportunities for professionals or employees wishing to pursue Continuing Professional Development via our individual taught modular scheme (Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate)

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the MSc Information Management and Security, you will be equipped with a sound understanding of the various methods and techniques used in the area of information management and security.

Your skills will include high practical skills that are much sought after in the business world and will allow you to pursue a career in the areas such as information architecture, data modelling design, information security and network management.

Graduates will leave to become practitioners and/or specialist consultants in the expanding area of information management and security.

Assessment

Coursework assignments, exams, group work and Computer Assisted Assessments.

Further details about the course

This course is divided into 3 blocks of study material, with the taught modules delivered in the first two blocks, Block A and Block B, with Block C being the Dissertation.

Units studied include:

Block A (September - January)

CIS004-6 Emerging Technologies
CIS008-6 Secure Data Communications
CIS013-6 Managing Information Systems Strategy and Security Risks
CIS023-6 Networking Administration and Management

Block B (January - June)

CIS010-6 Data Modelling and Management
CIS011-6 Professional Project Management
CIS014-6 Cryptography
CIS022-6 Grid Services and Distributed Networking

Block C (June - September (Sept. start) or January - June (Jan. start))

CIS000-6 MSc project (dissertation)

Entry requirements

The MSc in Information Management and Security is most suitable for graduates who have a sound computing knowledge but with no formal background in the area of computing or information systems.

For standard entry, applicants should have a good honours degree or equivalent qualifications, or a post-graduate qualification, in a science related subject area, with a significant (generally one third or more) element in computing.

Example subjects may be first awards in physics, mathematics, information science/systems, electronics or computer engineering.

Professionals or employees only wishing to pursue CPD via our Postgraduate individual taught modular scheme are also allowed to enrol for a Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.

For mature applicants with non-standard academic profiles, entry and exemption on the basis of Accreditation by Prior Learning, certificated or experiential (APL/APEL) is available.

Special entry requirements

For international students, evidence of sufficient skill in English is required, with a minimum requirement being an IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of 580, or an equivalent score in TELAS, the University of Bedfordshire's own testing scheme.

Attendance

Part-time study can be taken in the form of a day-release programme for students starting in January/February, or as evening classes, typically starting at 6.30pm, for two evenings a week, for students starting in September.

Find out more

For detailed information about the content of this programme, please contact the Programme Manager Dr Paul Sant.

E: paul.sant@beds.ac.uk
T: +44(0) 1582 743705

Related Links

• Department of Computer Science and Technology Staff Profiles: Dr Paul Sant

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