Data Mining (MSc)

Overview

The Data Mining MSc provides students with an in-depth understanding of the role of Data Mining within IT dependent enterprises. Students develop capabilities in the analysis, evaluation and implementation of Data Mining principles as well as the ability to employ the technologies for data mining and data warehousing in a variety of appropriate contexts. The course addresses key aspects of Data Mining through integrated modules covering Data Warehousing and Data Mining, Web Mining and Web Search and Applied Data Mining Techniques. The course also aims to produce graduates who are equipped to both work in the software industry and pursue research in Data Mining.

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 Business Information Systems

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 relevant work-related experience are also 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:

• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
• Web Mining and Web Search
• Applied Data Mining Techniques
• Information Security
• Research and Development Skills

Optional modules include:

• Large Scale OO Database Software Development
• Relational and Object Database Development
• Software Quality Assurance
• Advanced Software Engineering
• Mobile and Wireless Technologies
• Mobile Platform Fundamentals
• Internet Applications Design and Development
• Distributed Computing Paradigms
• Mobile Applications Development
• Object-oriented Software Design and Development
• Software Project Management

Read more about the modules

Assessment

Students 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 fastest 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.