IT Consultancy

MSc

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Attendance & duration

Full-time: 1 year

Part-time (day): 2-4 years

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.


Start Dates	Sept	Feb
Full-time	Y	Y
Part-time (day)	Y	Y
Part-time (eve)	N	N

Tuition fees*

Full-time (EU) £5,400
Full-time (non-EU) £9,000
Part-time (EU)
per 20 credit module £600
Part-time (non-EU)
per 20 credit module £1,000

* Tuition fees are subject to change, please check with Admissions

Occasional funding is available from the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB)

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Fax: 020 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

Further information

Admissions Office as above or for further academic questions, contact computing@londonmet.ac.uk

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Aims of the course

The course aims to offer opportunities to master necessary knowledge and skills in the exciting digital solutions arena. It focuses on not only the technical skills, but also the business and project management skills. The pathway structure provides students with the flexibility to choose any of the three pathways.

The IT consultancy pathway focuses on the study of the IT structure, IT strategy and consultancy skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have at least a lower second-class Honours degree in any subject and demonstrate an existing interest in IT and an acceptable level of computer literacy. Those with no first degree but have relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered. Acceptance on to the course will be determined following interview.

International students are expected to meet the university English qualification requirements.

Course structure

The course consists of a mixture of core modules, the ability to choose specialist modules and a project.

Core modules:

Business Solutions
Consultancy Skills (Interpersonal)
Consultancy Skills (Technical)
Research and Development Skills
MSc Development Project

Optional modules (choose one):

Web Applications Design
Emerging Web Applications Technology
E-Learning Technology
Software Project Management

Assessment

Assessment is carried out by a variety of means including: applications design and development, demonstrations, research assignments, unseen examinations and workbooks.

Career opportunities

This course provides students with transferable skills in digital technology problem solving arena. The course is designed to make graduates attractive to a wide range of businesses and suitable to many roles within companies and organisations. Typical employment opportunities include:digital solutions specialist, web application designer or developer, internet technologist, IT consultant or manager, E-Learning technologist or developer. Graduates also go on to freelance work, research projects or to start-up companies. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study to PhD and MPhil.