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Enterprise Systems Architecture – (M.Sc.)
Brunel University
School of Information Systems, Computing & Mathematics
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| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,595 - ≈ € 13,372 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Our Master's programmes aim to equip you with the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment. Each course is developed with industry in mind and has one or more industrial advisers who are involved in course development and delivery. The jobs that require the knowledge and skills that you will learn on this course include those of IT consultants, systems programmers, knowledge engineers, web architects, analysts, and systems integration specialists, to name but a few!
The boundaries of organisation are increasingly blurred in the modern business environment. Business operation is 24 hours-a-day, 7 days a week and the flow of data and information both within and across organisational boundaries needs to be seamless and the outcomes available to partners and customers in real time. Consequently, software systems that were once seen in isolation (e.g., on a departmental basis) are now expected to operate as part of a seamless whole - at an enterprise level.
The aim of this programme is to develop practical skills and critical awareness in relation to the state-of-the-art in enterprise and distributed systems development (from a service-oriented perspective).
At the end of the course you should be able to:
- Model key aspects of distributed and enterprise systems in an integrated and logical manner.
- Demonstrate a critical and practical understanding of the issues relevant to distributed systems and their use in the enterprise context.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate means for integrating distributed and heterogeneous software systems in an enterprise context.
- Demonstrate a critical and practical understanding of the professional skills necessary for the effective development.
- Reflect, critically and in-depth, on relevant aspects of the state-of-the art of both the practice and theory of distributed and enterprise systems development.
Contents
Mode of StudyThe programme of study may be taken either as a full-time degree over one year or as a part-time degree normally spread over two years. As a full-time student the taught part of the course is delivered across two terms (autumn and spring). Dissertation work will begin in your third term (summer) and submitted at the end of 12 months of study. As a part-time student the taught part of your course is typically delivered across four terms (autumn and spring of each year) and your dissertation work will begin in the summer term of your second year and normally be submitted at the end of 24 months of study.
Our master's programmes seek to develop knowledge, creativity and originality in one package - you. Each programme is a framework to help you to develop:
- a systematic understanding of knowledge
- a comprehensive understanding of techniques relevant to your area of study
- the key skills associated with critical awareness and evaluation.
We expect you to enjoy your course and work hard. As part of your development on the course, you will be increasingly expected to demonstrate that you can deal with complex issues in a systematic and creative manner and demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving.
Your studies on the course will cover:
Professional Development and Research, which aims to develop knowledge and skills to support the continuous learning and competence improvement necessary for ongoing success in commercial and academic environments. Example topics of study include learning to learn, approaches to teamwork, approaches to critical evaluation and research methods.
Business Modelling, which cultivates skills and knowledge related to business, conceptual and software modelling. Example topics of study include different paradigms for modelling (including business services, processes and objects), techniques for modelling the business domain and business behaviour, the relationship between business modelling and software modelling and the use of the Unified Modelling Language (UML).
Web Communication and Design, which aims to develop a critical understanding of the history of the web and the part it has played in the development of multimedia, games and digital entertainment. It focuses on the media-rich Web 2.0 and XML as the "exchange currency" of the web.
Software Design and Architecture, which develops a critical understanding of systems design and architecture and the role that each plays in the context of information systems development and use. Example topics of study include the design process and patterns, the architectural process, patterns and styles and architectural frameworks.
Service-oriented Architecture, which examines the organisational impact of service-oriented approaches and the technologies necessary for the successful implementation of enterprise and web services. Example topics of study include issues in creating and managing a system landscape based on services, architectural approaches to service-orientation and web service technologies (including semantic web services). Practical aspects of web service implementation are examined in the context of integration via the SAP Netweaver environment.
Semantic Integration Frameworks, which aims to help you develop a critical and practical understanding of concepts, standards and frameworks supporting semantic system integration, with a particular emphasis on the Semantic Web - the web of the future. Example topics of study include ontologies and their uses, ontology management and integration, inferencing and reasoning for and in semantic integration, as well as semantic integration standards such as RDF and OWL.
Systems Project Management, which aims to develop a critical awareness of the central issues and challenges in information systems project management. Example topics of study include traditional project management techniques and approaches, the relations between projects and business strategy, the role and assumptions underpinning traditional approaches and the ways in which the state-of-the-art can be improved.
Enterprise Software Implementation and Testing, which aims to develop the knowledge and skills related to the professional development of enterprise-level software. Example topics of study include n-tier software development, test-driven development and integration approaches, build and test environments, persistence approaches, performance and other non-functional aspects of development.
Dissertation
In addition, provided that you have reached an acceptable standard in the assessments and examinations, you may then undertake a dissertation. Work on a dissertation for this course will normally involve an in-depth study in the area of distributed information systems and computing (eg, a state-of-the-art review together with appropriate software development) and provides you with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your expertise in this area to future employers or as a basis for future PhD study.
Awards
A Master's degree is awarded if you reach the necessary standard on the taught part of the course and submit a dissertation of the required standard. If you do not achieve the standard required, you may be awarded either a Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate if eligible.
Teaching MethodsA variety of teaching methods are used on the programme, which include lectures, seminars, structured discussions and self-directed study guided by us. You will gain practical experience in workshops/laboratory sessions and through the use of case-study material and scenarios centred on real world problems.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
To apply for the course you should normally have a good Honours degree (2.2) or foreign equivalent qualification and be motivated to develop a reflective understanding of the theory and practice of this complex and exciting subject area. A computing-related background may be advantageous to your application but is not a strict requirement.
If you have alternative qualifications and/or substantial industrial experience (that is relevant to the subject area) you may be eligible to study on the course. In this case
we will interview you and may ask that you do some preparatory work for the course.
English Language Requirements
- Brunel English Language Test (BrunELTS) - 60% overall, minimum 50% in each section
- IELTS - 6.5 overall
- TOEFL (Computer based) - 213 plus TWE 4
- TOEFL (Internet Based) - 79, minimum of 15 in each section
- TOEFL (Paper Based) - 550 plus TWE 4
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Funding details
The Brunel International Scholarship
The Brunel International Scholarship is an annual award scheme designed to promote talent and encourage excellence in scholars coming to Brunel from around the globe. For 2010/11, 35 awards of either £3,000 or £2,000 are available to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who have been offered a place on a full-time course at Brunel.
All applications must be submitted online before 26 May 2010.
Bursaries
Bursaries may be available from your School, and your course director once you have secured and accepted a place on a course for information on any funding opportunities.
- A limited number of part-scholarships of £1,500 are available for the MA programmes in Music and Drama. Details will be sent to candidates who have confirmed their intention to study at Brunel in the 2010/11 academic year.
- The Leaders of Tomorrow PhD Bursary in Human Centred Design is supported by a donation from Brunel graduate and philanthropist Peter Ilori. The bursary provides £5,000 of financial support towards the study fees of high-achieving graduates who wish to pursue a PhD in Human Centred Design. Selection is based on the quality of applicants´ PhD study proposal.
Extra-curricular scholarships
Extra-curricular scholarships do not cover living costs or tuition fees. They are available to both taught and research students.
A number of Music Awards to help cover music tuition costs are made each year to students who are not studying music performance as part of their academic course.
The Brunel Sports Scholarship helps elite performance athletes by supporting their academic study and sporting needs simultaneously.
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