Distributed Systems (MSc)

Overview

The Distributed Systems MSc provides students with an in-depth understanding of the role of distributed systems development within IT dependent enterprises. Students develop capabilities in the analysis, evaluation and implementation of distributed computing principles and technologies as well as the ability to efficiently integrate complex distributed systems architectures within and between organisations. The course addresses key aspects of modern distributed systems through integrated modules covering network security, Internet applications development, distributed computing paradigms, pervasive computing and mobile and wireless technology.

Faculty of Computing

www.londonmet.ac.uk/depts/cctm/

PLEASE NOTE -This course is no longer accepting entries for September 2012 - please apply for MSc Computer Science or MSc Software Engineering

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

The standard entry requirement is an upper second or higher class Honours degree in computer science, information systems design or similar. Applicants with extensive and relevant work-related experience are also actively encouraged to apply.

Course contents

Course structure

Students will take five core modules, one optional module and a dissertation of around 15,000 words.

Core modules:

• Distributed Computing Paradigms
• Internet Applications Design and Development
• Mobile and Wireless Technology
• Information Security
• Research and Development Skills

Optional modules include:

• Mobile Applications Development
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Software Project Management
• Relational and Object Database Development
• Software Quality Assurance
• Large Scale OO Database Software Development

Read more about the modules

Assessment

You are assessed by a mixture of examinations, practical projects, in-course written work, group design critiques and presentations.

Careers

Career opportunities

On completion of the course graduates will be well equipped to work in some of the fasted growing sectors of the IT industry. Students will be eligible for high-end jobs such as technical architects and enterprise system consultants as well as placement within more general information systems development teams. The course also provides an excellent basis for further study and for those wishing to pursue a higher-level research degree, e.g. Ph.D., or embark on an industry-based research career.