Master of Systems Development (MSysDev)

(Microsoft .NET Certification Framework 3.5 and 4.0 stream)

Aims:

The aim of this course is to provide professionals in the IT industry with an advanced course of study in Systems Development that is current, relevant and integrates industry certification in these fields.

Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, graduates will possess:

• Students have the option of completing MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 or 4.0: Microsoft's premier industry certification for those that are required to build n-tier solutions that target both Web and rich-client user experiences;
• Advanced skills in the design, implementation and management of computer systems;
• Microsoft's premier industry certification for those that develop for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions, using Microsoft development tools and technologies as well as the Microsoft .NET Framework;
• Higher order systems development knowledge and skills
  a broad business knowledge base that includes areas such as project management, management and ethics;
• Advanced skills in identifying requirements and defining solution architectures;
• Problem-solving skills and methodologies when troubleshooting and documenting systems problems;
• The ability to analyse complex client business and technical requirements and select appropriate solutions, and
• Skills in the development and deployment of solutions that meet customer business objectives for functionality, performance, and cost

Course Structure:

The Course consists of 12 subjects with a total value of 96 points.

For students that do not qualify for any credit, the recommended duration to complete the Masters Degree is 2 years. There are 3 sessions per year and we recommend a commitment of 2 subjects per session.

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University Core (3 Subjects):

Subject: ITC506 Topics in IT Ethics
Subject: ITC508 Object Modelling
Subject: ITC505 Systems Development Project Management

University Electives (Choose 1 of 2):

Subject: ITC543 Enterprise Design Patterns (for students studying the Microsoft stream)
Subject: ITC518 Principles of Programming (for students studying the PMI-ITIL stream)

University Electives (choose 2):

Subject: ITC516 Principles of Database Management
Subject: ITC514 Network and Security Administration
Subject: ITC593 Network Security
Subject: ITC565 Business Application Development
Subject: ITC563 IT Management Issues
Subject: ITC528 Artificial Intelligence

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Credit:

Academic credit is available to students who can provide proof that they have passed relevant industry examinations. Request more information to obtain an estimate of your credit entitlements.

NOTE: The actual level of credit awarded will be confirmed upon acceptance into the Masters Degree.