Mobile Technologies - MSc/PgD/PgC
Course Overview
Mobile technologies are a complex blend of hardware, software, network architecture and human consideration. This programme helps to unravel this complexity.
Course Content
The programme has nine core modules:
Four foundational 10 credit modules:
Technology Adoption
Technology Project Management
Technology Legal Issues
Team Software Development Project
Four specialist 20 credit modules:
Mobile Network Architecture
Embedded Systems
Mobile Device Software
Interaction with Mobile Devices
In addition,one 20 credit module, 'Research Methods for Technology Projects', is undertaken in preparation for the self-managed element.
120 credits from these may result in the award of PgD; 60 credits from these may result in the award of PgC. The MSc requires all nine modules and completion of a 40 credit project.
Career Potential
This programme provides for a variety of careers concerned with mobile technologies, from network infrastructure and operation through to the creation of devices themselves and the systems and apps that run on them.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a Honours degree at least 2:2 or its equivalent in a relevant area e.g. Computing, Information Systems or an appropriate Engineering specialism.
Key Facts
Campus: Llandaff
School: Cardiff School of Management
Course Length:
MSc: minimum one year full-time or two years part-time
PgD: minimum two years part-time
PgC: minimum one year part-time
Assessment:
Assessment is by coursework, including written assignments and presentations, and examination.
How to Apply:
Applications for this course should be made direct to the university. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply
Selection Procedure:
Selection for this course is through an application form and where necessary an interview.