MSc (Software Engineering and Database Technologies)
College of Engineering & Informatics
Course overview
This programme aims to provide a flexible, part-time, blended learning route for students to gain the necessary professional skills, conceptual frameworks, methods, technologies and hands-on experience of software development as a basis for a career in the IT industry. Students also acquire specialised knowledge of specific IT topics, particularly in the area of software development and database systems, and develop advanced research and/or development skills. The programme is offered jointly by NUI Galway and Regis University, Denver, USA.
Develop your career with an innovative MSc in Software Engineering and Database Technologies. Designed and delivered jointly by NUI Galway and Regis University, Denver (USA), this tailor-made programme will advance your knowledge of software development and database systems. This wholly online course is particularly suited to people who are working or who have other daytime commitments.
Who is the course for?
This is an ideal programme for students who wish:
- to update their Information and Communication Technology development skills.
- to learn about information technology with a specific emphasis on software development or database technologies while gaining advanced research skills.
- who already work in the area, but would like to gain a recognised Masters qualification.
Key facts
Entry requirements
This degree is open to honours degree graduates (Level 8) in Science, Engineering, or other relevant disciplines, and to other graduates with three or more years of relevant experience, and to those otherwise satisfying the MSc entry standards. An IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent international qualification will be required, if applicable.
Duration:
2 years, part-time
Next start date: September 2013
ECTS weighting: 90
Average intake: Unlimited
Course outline
The programme is part-time and runs over two years. You will study one online module every eight weeks, and in addition you will research and write a thesis during your second year. The programme content is extensive and varied, and includes both mandatory and optional modules, including:
- Software Engineering
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Database Architecture
- Database Concepts
- Database Administration
- Middleware Architectures and Database Applications
- XML Concepts for Database Development
- Service Oriented Architecture Concepts
- Object Oriented Design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Distributed Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Real-Time Systems
- Graphics Programming
Applications and selections
Requirements and assessment
Find out more
T: +353 91 495 698 | +353 91 495 041 |+353 91 493 670
E: aisling.monahan@nuigalway.ie | catherine.cronin@nuigalway.ie |
sam.redfern@nuigalway.ie
PAC code
GYE04
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €4,250
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Past students
Dave Collins
MSc (Software and information Systems) 2008
Head of Billing I.T. Business Owners. Orange Business Services.
"This course and its method of delivery provided me with an opportunity to bring my knowledge of IT up-to-date and to do so in a flexible way. The distance learning approach coupled with the modular format and continuous assessment allowed me to balance my job requirements with those of the course.
For me, as a wheelchair user, the remote delivery of course eliminated potential access problems and allowed an addition level of flexibility to meet my specific needs.The course is informative and reflects current technologies in the Information Systems and database arenas. The course facilitators are knowledgeable and supportive and while it requires work and commitment I found the course to be enjoyable and rewarding and would highly recommend it."
