M.Sc. Advanced Computer Science with Internet Economics
Department of Computer Science, University of Liverpool
| Application deadline: | as early as possible |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 180 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
This one-year full time programme, formerly known as MSc in Computation and Game Theory, is intended for graduates who already have a first degree in Computer Science, or in Economics, or a closely related subject. The programme is suitable for people who wish to extend their knowledge with more advanced specialised material reflecting current research at the cutting edge of the discipline of Algorithmic Game Theory, which lies at the intersection of economics and computer science.
It is a novel and unique programme, the first of its kind in Europe, offering a range of modern topics that range from optimisation and computational game theory to network games, and modern applications in electronic commerce, such as Google sponsored search auctions.
It is offered by the Computer Science Department, with contributions from the University of Liverpool Management School.
Contents
Students with a first degree in Computer Science (or a related subject) are expected to pursue the following programme of study:
Required modules:
- Microeconomic Theory
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Optimisation
- Introduction to Computational Game Theory
- Network Games
- Computational Auctions and Mechanism Design
- MSc Project
Some of the optional modules:
- Advanced Algorithmic Techniques
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Technologies for E-Commerce
- Safety and Dependability
- Data Mining
Economics (or related degree) entrants
Students with a first degree in Economics (or a related subject) are expected to pursue the following programme of study:
Required modules:
- Object-Oriented Software Development
- Introduction to Computational Game Theory
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Optimisation
- Applied Algorithmics
- Network Games
- Computational Auctions and Mechanism Design
- MSc Project
Some of the optional modules:
- Multi-Agent Systems
- Technologies for E-Commerce
- Safety and Dependability
- Data Mining
Requirements
Academic Requirements:
The minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 honours degree (or above) from an accepted University or other Institute of Higher Education in a subject area closely related to Computer Science, Economics, or the intersection of these two subject areas. Applicants who do not offer a 2:1 (or higher) honours degree will still be considered if their performance in mathematics and/or foundational computer science and/or foundational economics courses during their studies is at least in the 2:1 range. The applications will be considered in a caseby-case basis. Students with an Economics (and related) honours degree are required to have a mathematical element in their first degree equivalent to first year undergraduate basic maths, e.g., basic set theory, basic logic, basic graph theory. This requirement is fulfilled by the students offering BSc degrees in Computer Science. Students offering the BSc Honours degree in e-Finance from the University of Liverpool (or similar) are also eligible to enter the MSc in Advanced Computer Science with Internet Economics programme and are categorised as Computer Science entrants. Applicants who have computing related BSc Honours degrees, but where those degrees provide only partial coverage of the content and/or do not achieve the standard of a UK computer science BSc degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Overseas qualifications will be considered using NARIC to verify their nature and standard. Candidates from non-English speaking countries are expected to have IELTS >= 6.5 (TOEFL >= 580 or GCSE Grade C in English is also accepted). Advice will be sought with regard to other English Language qualifications.Work Experience:
It is University Policy to encourage mature entry. Relevant work experience will be taken into consideration. Each case is considered on merit, but in such cases work experience is taken into account.English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 580 |
Funding
Financial Support
The primary source of funding for research is from the EPSRC. Information on sources of funding may also be obtained by visiting the University website. Please note that application deadlines apply to scholarships.
Postgraduate taught student awards
A range of awards, scholarships and bursaries are available for those undertaking postgraduate study at the University.
International students
The University of Liverpool administers and participates in many scholarship schemes for international students with the majority of the scholarships being awarded on the basis of academic merit rather than hardship. Students must normally hold an offer of a place on a course before they can apply.
For more information, please visit the university website.
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 information on IELTSMINIMUM DEGREE REQUIRED: BACHELOR'S
Minimum bachelor's degree required by September (start date of the programme)
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