MSc. Web and Mobile Development Technologies

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1 user centred MSc Web and Mobile Development Technologies mobile interactive QA is the foremost provider of education in the UK. We work with individuals at all stages of their careers, from our award-winning apprenticeship programmes, through to our extensive range of training programmes and our part-time Master s degrees for working professionals. multi-platform Our Master s Programmes are built by industry experts around leading-edge content and grounded in best practice. QA s Master s (MSc) in Web and Mobile Development Technologies provides students with a firm grounding in strategic web development skills, with a specific focus on mobile development, allowing students to gain a recognised qualification in the space of two years. Our flexible study options and our professional study environment ensure students are able to maximise their learning experience with us. responsive

2 Why study for a Master s? Studying for a Master s degree presents a significant opportunity for individuals wishing to enhance their career prospects. It is natural to want to understand what you will get out of it. What difference will a Master s degree make to you? Will your investment pay off? Is this the right option for you? The answers to these questions will of course vary from individual to individual. However, there are some key benefits which our students on our Web and Mobile Development Technologies Master s will be able to take advantage of: Increased earning potential In the UK, over 350,000 people each year enrol in Master s programmes and, on average, their lifetime earnings will benefit to the tune of 250,000 over the equivalent bachelor degree student. Increased employability and career prospects In today s sophisticated business world the expectations of employers has grown significantly and a Master s degree can help differentiate you from your workplace peers. For organisations who invest in these programmes for their people, it has been proven that it has helped attract and retain talent. Latest thinking Our Master s programme will give students access to the latest technologies and thinking from QA s industry leading experts in web and mobile development. Access to new networks Attending our Master s programme will help you build your professional network, and connect you to a talented peer group, which will help you refresh your own thinking and range of ideas that your organisation has access to. Transform individual and organisational performance The MSc will enable students to learn and think independently and deliver the strategic benefits to your organisation. Our programme combines real-world experience with academic theory, to give students a robust grounding in strategic web development skills, allowing students to share best practice, build knowledge and prove competence.

3 MSc Web and Mobile Development Technologies Module 1 Web Engineering Module 2 UX/UI Theory, Experience and Development Module 3 Advanced Web UI Development Module 4 Mobile App Development Module 5 Advanced Web Engineering Module 6 Web Application Security MSc Project This module enables you to understand, learn and develop with emerging web engineering techniques and standards. You will learn to utilise the practical skills and engineering principles for a suite of connected technologies leveraging HTML5, Javascript, jquery and CSS3. This will enable you to create high-performance web applications without the need for plugin technology and with reduced calls to servers whilst implementing HTML5 solutions that will work with legacy technologies and infrastructure. Learn how to succeed in front-end engineering through the application of User Experience. You will develop analytical and research skills to create user centred web and mobile experiences. Understanding how to plan, present and understand workflows and interaction in web, mobile & desktop applications. You will gain knowledge and understand the principles and theories to advanced web user interfaces (UI). The module will teach you the emerging standards and processes for creating responsive web UI. It will teach you how to develop, implement and test advanced web UI allowing you to demonstrate practical and professional skills to create minified, reusable and scalable solutions through good project management, interaction design, CSS pre-processing and modularisation using SASS. This module will enable you to model, design and implement native mobile applications. You will learn how to implement a native mobile application using ios or Android and understand how to interact with multiple service tiers including mobile operating systems. You will use latest and evolving industry standards SDKs and IDEs to develop complex data driven mobile apps. As well as app development, we will focus on the knowledge and skills needed to understand implementation and deployment for internal and external app stores through the professional, ethical and best practice methodologies. You will learn the advanced features of web engineering technologies to create rich internet applications including RIA tools such as Canvas, SVG and WebGL. We will examine how to create statefull objectbased thick client web applications, and implement MVC software engineering techniques including how to create advanced user interactions, single webpage applications and asynchronous communication between the web application and server. This module teaches you the necessary skills and techniques to identify security risks in web applications and mitigate those risks through writing secure code. The module will enable you to develop understanding and analytical skills for most critical/up-to-date web application security risks using professional security techniques (e.g. OWASP). You will also learn the practical skills and mitigation strategies to secure the risks. The aim of this module is to provide you with experience of undertaking a substantial piece of research related to the modules studied on your programme. This should enable you to demonstrate personal enterprise, research prowess and self-reliance combined with a high level of subject understanding and competence within the field of computing and emerging technologies. The actual project is a major piece of work which must involve the application of emerging technologies in the field of computing and research skills at Master s level. There will be an initial period of study on research methods and approach to prepare you for your project

4 Why Web and Mobile Development Technologies? Technology is changing so fast that remaining at the leading edge is becoming vital for the survival of organisations. Even though many realise this, it can be a struggle to effectively get up to speed with these critical technologies. QA s Web and Mobile Development Technologies MSc has been developed to meet these critical needs and equip students with the technology foresight, innovation and strategic development skills necessary to future proof their careers and support their organisation s future success. Our MSc will give students: Real world certification Our MSc, awarded by Northumbria University, gives students a certification for the real world the skills learnt are relevant to their current role and can be applied immediately. Technology foresight We ensure that as well as practical skills, we equip students to be able to identify, research, recommend and deploy relevant technologies both now and in the future. Sustained learning We will future proof the experts we create by pro-actively recommending new technology courses, at special alumni rates, long after the formal phase of learning is complete. QA Ltd All rights reserved.

5 Why QA? Real-world skills from industry experts As one of the largest providers of technical and IT training in the UK, QA s MSc in Web and Mobile Development Technologies is built around cutting edge technologies and grounded in best practice. It allows students to gain access to industry experts and leading-edge thinking and content. Learn in comfort Where you study is important to how you feel and ultimately how you perform. That is why the QA s Master s programmes are taught out of our state-of-the-art, technologically advanced flagship training centre at International House. Gain an industry recognised qualification By studying part-time with QA, students will gain a recognised Master s accredited by the University of Northumbria* in the space of just 24 months. Northumbria is one of the UK s most innovative and dynamic universities. Northumbria University has an excellent and growing research base and a distinguished record in innovation and support for the development of cutting edge industries. The University places a real focus on academic quality and research-informed teaching and is influenced by its global and national links with professional bodies and associations. Last year Northumbria University climbed eight places in the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, rated as the 23rd best in the UK. Study with like-minded professionals Students will study with like-minded business professionals and developers allowing sharing of experiences, ideas and best practice. Learning which works with your schedule We offer our students the opportunity to fit their course of study around their work and family commitments. Our weekend study option means that the degree works around existing commitments. The programme will last approximately 24 months, with students studying one weekend per month with courses running from 10am 4pm. Support for your future To help students sustain their learning, we offer our alumni up to 40% off any of our 1,500 public programmes. Let us help you fund your investment All of our Master s programmes are part-time and noninvasive, allowing you to fit study time around normal working hours, allowing you to work and study together. We can support you through the application for a Personal Career Development Loan or work with you to try and gain company sponsorship from your employer. What next? Sign up for one of our Web and Mobile Development Technologies Summits to see if the Master s programmes is right for you or your organisation. Please contact one of our Learning Advisors for the next available date. QA Executive Master s executivemasters@qa.com * awaiting validation