MSc in Internet Engineering & Web Management
MSc in Internet Engineering & Web Management
Knowledge Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this programme, the student will be able to gain:
- Knowledge and understanding of the technologies which underlie Internet engineering and website/server management
- An in-depth appreciation of mathematical methods relevant to the engineering subjects covered
- An holistic approach to Internet engineering and web site/server management as well as knowledge of ICT tools used in internet engineering and web site/server management
- Techniques applicable to research and advanced scholarship
- The industry context for internet engineering and web site/server management and the strategic and operational management issues and decision making relating to business;
- The global and social responsibilities of engineers and the environmental impact of the activity, with particular regard to internet engineering and web site/server management.
Skills Outcomes:
- Critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in internet engineering and web site/server management;
- Ability for critical evaluation of engineering methodologies and current research and advanced scholarship and where appropriate ability to propose new hypotheses;
- Ability to deal with complex issues in internet engineering and web site/server management both systematically and creatively and to make sound judgements in the absence of complete data;
- Skills in communicating effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences as well as ability to continue to advance personal knowledge and understanding
- Ability to develop new skills to a high level.
Prerequisites:
An Honours Engineering degree or degree from a relevant area of positive science (Mathematics, Electronics, IT, Computer Science), good knowledge of English and some experience in Internet-based systems. Candidates may also enter the MSc on the basis of proven extensive professional experience in the field.
Possible Career Options:
Internet Engineering and Web Management Masters graduates may be employed in the cutting-edge areas of Website functional design, implementation, administration and management, Computer Networks implementation, administration and control, e-Commerce systems analysis and development, software engineering for networking and communications applications and more. Studying in the specific area provides them with a significant competitive advantage in the extremely promising and well-remunerated professional area of Communications Engineering, while the acquaintance of students to principles of management in the context of engineering design adds knowledge and skills which are exceptionally valuable to their career path. Furthermore, the specific programme is designed to accommodate the needs of working professionals, as courses are delivered in weekends. The specialisation in Internet Engineering that students acquire through the 12-month MSc is well suitable for their employment in business areas such as telecommunications, web development, e-Commerce, financial services and more.
