A TOP-RATED UNIVERSITY FOR EMPLOYABILITY. MSc computing: Software Technology with Network Management (CSTNM) T:

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1 A TOP-RATED UNIVERSITY FOR EMPLOYABILITY MSc computing: Software Technology with Network Management (CSTNM) T:

2 PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Software technology is concerned with designing, implementing, and modifying software so that it is of higher quality, more affordable, maintainable, and faster to build. Network management refers to the activities, methods, procedures, and tools that pertain to the operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning of networked systems. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work within the industry, including software development tools and techniques that will extend and enhance the knowledge and skills of noncomputing graduates with the option to further specialise within network management. HOW YOU WILL LEARN You will learn to use modern software tools and environments, allowing you to match these to the needs of commerce and industry within a framework of development methodology to provide high quality software solutions. The technical content of the course is directed towards the study of state-of-the-art tools and techniques in the fields of software development, database systems, web programming, and network management. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, allowing you to support your theoretical development by providing real-life simulation. You will be taught through a mixture of lectures, tutorials, labs and external speakers. During your course you will be invited to attend talks presented by highly-experienced researchers, speakers from industry, and members of the BCS (British Computer Society) on a wide range of computing-related topics. Example topics covered in previous talks have included HTML5, cloud computing, and legal issues with outsourcing. You will also be supported through our online virtual learning environment where you can access a wide variety of resources and other support materials. If you choose the non-network management route, you will cover two specialised modules in addition to the core course content. For those who choose the network management route, you will complete two networking modules which cover semesters 1 to 4 of Cisco s CCNA curriculum in addition to the core course content. You will be taught by Cisco-accredited trainers using their training materials, enabling you to apply for exams leading to Cisco Network Associate certification (CCNA), the key professional training required for a career in network management, once you have successfully completed the course. Group Project In order to complete the MSc, you will work on a group project designed to simulate the working environment, allowing you to collaborate with colleagues as you would within industry. Working as a team allows you to draw upon the group s skills which have been developed through individual module choices, bringing different perspectives and skills to the project. During this element of the course you will also develop skills necessary for working on live projects such as planning, report writing, presenting, working from a brief, problem solving and record keeping. Individual Project A significant aspect of the MSc requires you to undertake an individual university-based or industry-based IT project. Working with the full support and guidance of an allocated project supervisor, you will be given the opportunity to propose, specify, develop, evaluate, and present a substantial IT project. Previous individual projects have covered a wide range of topics including a Wii motion-sensorcontrolled game, a JavaSE Twitter client for a PC, classifying XML/HTML by genre, a webbased route planner for orienteers, and various ecommerce website projects.

3 BENEFITS TO YOU This course will allow those from noncomputing backgrounds to gain the required skills and knowledge to develop a career within the IT industry. The course is also available on a part-time basis, allowing you to study around other commitments. Enjoy the opportunity to hear from highly experienced speakers in research, industry and members of the British Computer Society (BCS). Study within a department that works closely with local, national and international organisations. Engage with modern up-to-date software tools and environments As part of Robert Gordon University we also have an outstanding employment rate for our postgraduate students at 97%* and are a toprated university for employability. BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS Those studying on this course will be able to bring new knowledge to the organisation, developing processes and procedures which add real value to the workplace. Employees will be able to take the theory and immediately put it into practice, demonstrating the relevance of the material being taught. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course will allow you to gain the knowledge and skills required to work within a diverse number of computing roles. Previous graduates have gone on to work as software engineers, applications developers, database developers, intranet and world wide web services developers. YOU WILL LEARN TO: Understand in depth the capabilities of modern software development methods and tools Competently analyse and specify the information storage and processing needs of industrial and commercial applications Match and integrate appropriate software technologies, and thus implement effective solutions to the requirements posed by a system specification Plan and monitor the conduct of the development process with a view to ensuring delivery of a quality-assured product COURSE CONTENT: Core Content Relational Database Systems Investigation Cisco CCNA Semesters 1 and 2 Cisco CCNA Semesters 3 and 4 *HESA 2012/13

4 WHO SHOULD ATTEND This course is suitable for those who hold an undergraduate degree in a non-related discipline and are looking to enter the industry. This is also suitable for those who are currently working within the industry and are looking to formalise their experience and develop their careers in the design and implementation of Information Technology solutions for commerce and industry. KEY DETAILS STUDY OPTIONS Full-time, Part-time START DATES September & January COURSE DURATION Full-time 1 year Part-time months FUNDING Available, visit FINAL AWARD MSc EXIT AWARD PgCert/PgDip COURSE LEADER David Lonie d.p.lonie@rgu.ac.uk T +44 (0) FEES and further information Please visit APPLY ONLINE TALK TO US For further information about the course, contact: Dr David Lonie Course Leader T: E: d.p.lonie@rgu.ac.uk Produced by The Gatehouse Design and Print Consultancy at Robert Gordon University 41040SB Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC013781

5 COURSE CONTENT COURSE CALENDAR: September 2015 (Dates may be subject to revision) Module Title Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming CISCO CCNA 1-2 Data Management IT Infrastructure and Service Management CISCO CCNA 3-4 Object-Oriented Programming Techniques Intranet Systems Development Software Project Engineering MSc Project Investigation MSc Project (45 credits) Indicative Module Content Core programming concepts: variables, loops, conditional statements, arrays. Classes, instance objects and methods, class-level data and class methods, composition and inheritance, O-O design approaches, UML. Use existing libraries to connect to a database and to perform visualisation. Connecting to the Internet: NICs, modems, Networking fundamentals: terminology, bandwidth, models. Media: copper optical, wireless, testing. Ethernet fundamentals: OSI model, CSMA/CD. Technologies: 10/100/1000 Mbps, switching, collision and broadcast domains. TCP/IP protocol: IP addresses (public/private), RARP, DHCP. Routing: routed and routing protocols, sub-netting. Conceptual modelling: E-R modelling. The relational database model: tables, relationships, keys, joins and normalisation. Physical database design: designing indexes, user views and security mechanisms. Data management standards in industry: data management challenges for industry: big data and data streams; tools, standards and techniques for management, storage, querying and transfer of data (e.g. PPDM data model, WITSML, PRODML, etc.) Database types: relational, object, NoSQL, databases for the internet. Computer Systems; Network components; Service Management and standards (ISO20000, COBIT, ITIL, SFIA); Service Lifecycle and models; Key service principles and governance; Service Strategy; Service Design, service level management, service catalogues; Service Transition, configuration management, availability management, capacity planning, testing and quality; Service Operation including incident and problem management and the helpdesk; Continual Service Improvement including service assessment and measurement; Legislation including control and audit. Routing: VLSM, RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, troubleshooting. Switching: concepts, switch operation, configuration, spanning tree, Virtual LANs/Trunks (VLans), LAN Design. Scaling networks with NAT/ PAR. DHCP operation and configuration. WAN technologies and design, Point-to-point Protocol (PPP), Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), Frame Relay, Network Administration. More Object Oriented design concepts, enum types, inheritance, graphical user interfaces and advanced O-O window toolkits, use for design, applets. Client server architectures, Hypertext Mark up Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), forms, client side script, server side script, database connectivity, Internet security, Web hosting. Agile methods, working in teams, team management, project planning, requirements analysis, interface design and implementation, documentation, O-O design methods, testing and evaluation, group presentation, individual reporting. Types of business and IT projects: collaborative; local to global; shorter term and longer term. Project management processes and tools; planning; requirements gathering; defining project scope. Assessing and managing Risk. Motivation of teams and handling conflict. Selection of an approved industry or university based project, definition of project aims and objectives, evidence of independent investigation of project context, citation of relevant sources, insight and understanding of the problem, critical evaluation and selection of project methodology, identification of project resources and a report of initial findings. This 45 credit module forms the second phase of the project. The tasks combine approaches to design with evaluation of chosen design and implementation, level of innovation, test specification and schedule, user manual and installation instructions, review document with recommendations for future development, detailed software specifications including method and interface specification, demonstration of the operational project, oral presentation of interim and final solutions, and a final report including all documentation. SEMESTER ONE September2015 to January 2016 Induction Week Start of teaching CISCO CCNA 1-2 Data Management First Semester Assessments Post assessment break SEMESTER TWO February 2016 to May 2016 Start of Second Semester CISCO CCNA 3-4 Second Semester Assessments (and Resits of Sem1) Post assessment break SEMESTER THREE May 2016 to September 2016 Start of Semester 3 Investigation Resit Assessments of Sem2 End of Course Graduation COURSE CALENDAR: January 2016 SEMESTER ONE January 2016 to May 2016 (Dates may be subject to revision) Induction Week Start of teaching CISCO CCNA 1-2 First Semester Assessments Summer Break (resits of Sem Aug 2016)) SEMESTER TWO September 2016 to Jan 2017 (Exact Dates to be confirmed) Start of Second Semester CISCO CCNA 3-4 Data Management Investigation Second Semester Assessments Post assessment break (1 week) SEMESTER THREE February 2017 to May 2017 (Exact Dates to be confirmed) Start of Semester 3 Resit Assessments of Sem2 End of Course Graduation Week beginning 21 Sep Sep Jan Jan Feb May May May Aug Sep 2016 December 2016 Week beginning 25 Jan Feb May 2016 Sep 2016 Jan 2017 Jan 2017 Feb 2017 May 2017 May 2017 Jul 2017