MSc Information Technology at University of the West of Scotland

The MSc Information Technology programme examines the issues, trends, current practices and technological alternatives in the field of business information technology. It provides students with up-to-date technological and business skills and specialist knowledge. It also enables graduates to design and implement appropriate information technology-driven solutions in ways that address the needs of modern business organisations.

Faculty: Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / typically 2-3 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Paisley: January, May, September; London: January, May, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

** To be eligible to undertake this module, it is expected that a student would already be in the workplace and a tripartite agreement would exist between the company, student, and University prior to enrolment. Modules include: Business Data Communication and Networks, Database Design and Implementation for Business, Information Systems Analysis and Design, Masters Project, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Data Mining and Business Intelligence, Information Technology Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Web Application Development*, Server-Side Web Development*, IT Strategy and Management, Object Orientated Programming, Work Based Learning**.

Career pathways

Upon completion, you can seek a job as an IT Consultant, IT Systems Developer, e-Business Specialist, Information Officer, Information Systems Manager, Database Developer, Business Analyst or Data Analyst. As well as local authorities, public organisations, and SMEs, UWS computing graduates enjoy careers at companies including:

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