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Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Computer Information Systems)
Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Computer Information Systems)

Master of Science in Information and Communication Technology (Computer Information Systems)

  • ID:UM10759
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

English requirements:

  • IELTS:  a minimum of 6.0 in each element

  •  TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (iBT): a writing score of at least 24

  • † TOEFL Internet-Based

  • ††Academic IELTS

  • ††† Cambridge Certificates: a pass at a Grade C or better is required

Course Information

The Master of Science in ICT aims to provide areas of excellence in the field of ICT that are suitable for the Information and Communications industry. The M. Sc. ICT aims to instill a high-level knowledge in the areas of expertise with additional focus on fostering research and development of new ideas in these areas.

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 YEAR ONE

Semester 1
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

  • CIS5004, Programming in Python and Principles of Data Science, 10 ECTS,

  • CIS5201, Advanced Databases - Data Models and Database Languages, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5204, e-Business Systems, 5 ECTS,

Elective Units Elective units are offered subject to availability and time-table constraints.

  • CCE5101, Information Theory and Coding, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5113, Large Scale Databases, 5 ECTS,

  • CPS3230, Fundamentals of Software Testing, 5 ECTS,

Semester 2
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

  • CIS5223, Concepts, Techniques and Practical Aspects of Scientific Research, 5 ECTS,

  • SOR0510, Statistical Methods for Information and Communication Technology, 5 ECTS,

Information Processing Stream

  • CIS3400, Introduction to Fintech, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5115, Enterprise Solutions, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5212, Geographic Information Systems, 5 ECTS,

  • ICT5101, Internet of Things, 5 ECTS,

Software Engineering Stream

  • CIS5040, Architecting Scalable Online Solutions, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5050, Human Computer Interaction, 5 ECTS,

  • CIS5217, Distributed Computing and Decentralised Systems, 5 ECTS,

  • CPS5123, Systems Security, 5 ECTS,

YEAR TWO

Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

  • CIS5200, Dissertation, 60 ECTS

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

M.Sc. ICT graduates specializing in Computer Information Systems find employment in the private sector with ICT consultancy firms, software houses, ICT service providers and telecom providers amongst others. The level of specialization offered through this course will allow graduates to undertake responsibilities requiring above-average insight and analysis. The knowledge and skills attained during this course opens doors for graduates to seek employment with large research groups in industry, research institutes, and universities abroad.

Successful students from this course will have the necessary preparation and skill-set should they wish to apply and carry out studies at doctoral level.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health insurance - EUR €200 per year

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