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1 PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 1 THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 1. Programme title and designation MSc in Computer Systems Engineering with Management For undergraduate programmes only Single honours Joint Major/minor 2. Final award Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent MSc Computer Systems Engineering with Management 3. Nested award Award Title Credit value ECTS equivalent Any special criteria Any special criteria 4. Exit award Award Title Credit value Postgraduate Diploma Computer Systems Engineering with Management ECTS equivalent N/A Postgraduate Informatics N/A Certificate 5. Level in the qualifications framework Any special criteria 6. Attendance Mode of attendance Minimum length of programme Maximum length of programme Full-time Part-time Distance learning X 1 year 6 years 7. Awarding institution/body King's College London 8. Teaching institution King's College London 9. Proposing department Informatics 10. Programme organiser and contact Details 11. UCAS code (if appropriate) N/A Professor Kaspar Althoefer [email protected] Ext: Relevant QAA subject benchmark/ Professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines 2011 subject benchmark for masters degrees in computing

2 13. Date of production of specification February Date of programme review 2019/20

3 15. Educational aims of the programme i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme This MSc is aimed at graduates in science and engineering who have prior experience of computer programming and mathematics in their first degree. It aims to provide students with: Practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist areas in computer systems engineering (focussing on robotics, embedded and real-time systems) and management, sufficient to prepare them for careers in the field of computing at a managerial level. Advanced level interdisciplinary skills to be able to work in industry at a relatively advanced level and to work towards senior positions within computing or computing management, A good understanding of a wide range of both general management and computer systems management techniques and applications, Knowledge of a range of advanced computing methodologies and applications, Critical awareness and appreciation of the changing role of information technology in society and motivate them to pursue continual professional development and future research. Understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of computer systems engineers and of the impact of computing technologies in a wide and varied range of contexts. 16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors) The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas: Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge and understanding of the following: 1. The essential facts, fundamental concepts, principles and theories of specialised computer systems engineering and management fields. 2. How to apply those facts, concepts, principles and theories to solve computer systems engineering and management problems. 3. Specialist computer systems engineering problem solving techniques, particularly in the field of robotics, embedded and real-time systems. 4. Management principles and techniques relevant to computer systems engineering. 5. General management principles. These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: 1 to 5 are acquired through all the courses studied. Knowledge is obtained through lectures, tutorials, practical exercises, projects and via guided reading and private study. 6 is acquired in the same way, together with an individual project. Assessment: Testing of knowledge and understanding is through coursework, unseen written examinations, and project reports.

4 6. The professional and ethical responsibilities of computer systems engineering. Skills and other attributes Intellectual skills: 1. Ability to evaluate, and compare, computer systems engineering methodologies. 2. Ability to understand and analyse problems and identify suitable approaches to solving them. 3. Ability to undertake critical evaluation of alternative solutions. 4. Ability to plan, conduct and report on a programme of research and development. Ability to understand, appraise and evaluate relevant literature. Practical skills: 1. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems. 2. Ability to specify, design and construct computer and engineering systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process. 3. Ability to select appropriate methodologies and adapt and improve them as necessary. 4. Ability to critically evaluate the performance of systems of different kinds. 5. Use computational tools and packages in computer systems engineering and management. These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Intellectual skills are acquired through lectures, tutorials, practical exercises, and project work. Assessment: Intellectual skills are assessed via coursework, unseen written examinations, and project reports. These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: Practical skills are acquired mainly through tutorials, practical work, and projects and also through worked examples in lectures. Assessment: Practical skills are assessed directly through coursework and project reports, and indirectly through unseen examinations. Generic/transferable skills: 1. Management of own learning and development, including time management, and organizational skills. 2. Ability to work independently on a substantial project. 3. Ability to work successfully as part of a team, where appropriate These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies: 1 is acquired through the general organisation skill that will be required to successfully complete an MSc course, and through coursework which is penalised for late submission. 2 to 5 are acquired through project work. 6 is acquired through coursework, oral presentations and project reports. Assessment:

5 4. Ability to use appropriate methods for literature searching and information retrieval. 5. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate appropriate literature. 6. Technical writing and presentation skills. 1 is not formally assessed but will be reflected in the students performance in all other forms of assessment. 2 and 3 are assessed from project reports. 4 and 5 are assessed, indirectly, from project work and coursework. 6 is assessed through project reports and presentations. 17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines The programme is consistent with the 2011 QAA subject benchmark for masters degrees in computing, which provided generic guidelines as to the nature and requirements for such programmes without being prescriptive as to content. 18. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic N/A Which is the lead department and/or School?

6 19. Programme structure See Programme Handbook for modules to be taken. If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? No Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 30 Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10? No Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3; 20.7? No Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards) Other relevant information to explain the programme structure Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme. In compliance with regulation A3, 5.7 a student may not enrol on a module that the student has already taken and passed at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Neither may a student enrol for a module that overlaps with another module that the student has already taken and passed. Modules will be deemed to overlap if both the contact and the level of complexity of the two modules are similar. The affected module will be replaced by an appropriate alternative following the guidance of an appropriate academic, usually the programme leader.

7 20. Marking criteria All modules will be marked in accordance with the Faculty s marking criteria where such exist, or else in accordance with the College s generic marking criteria. 21. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here To the Informatics Programme Board. 22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be The External Examiners will be those currently used on existing MSc programmes, which already cover the modules offered. 23. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements This MSc has only academic entry criteria. It is offered full-time. Lecture notes are made available on KEATS and/or the Departments web pages, and could be provided in alternative formats on request.

8 PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM SECTION 3 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all 1. Programme name 2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity? Yes No X If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)? Does the programme have an access/feeder Programme for entry into it? Does the programme have an articulation/ progression agreement for entry into it? Dual Award Franchised Provision Joint Award Partnership Programme Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through off-campus study or placement Staff and student exchange Validated provision Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork forwarded onto ASQ Office? Yes No Not applicable 3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been sought from College Education Committee? Yes No Not applicable Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College Education Committee

9 4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are delivered away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details Name and address of the off-campus location and external body Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body Nature of the involvement of external body Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body? Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location 5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement - please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify) Time spent Credit amount..compulsory/optional..

10 6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body 7. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body Name and address of PSB Date validation/accreditation commenced: Frequency of validation/ accreditation Date of last validation/accreditation Date of next validation/ accreditation