PURPOSE
For graduates with a background in Computer Science, who wish to gain an understanding of theories, methods and tools relevant to, for instance, computer forensics and cyber-crime, computer
security, legal/administrative applications of knowledge-based systems, and to acquire/develop knowledge of information law and management.
DESCRIPTION
The content of the programme is as follows:
Four obligatory programme modules:
- IT Law for IT Professionals
- Computer Forensics and Cybercrime
- Intelligent Systems for Legal and Administrative Applications
- Business Management for Scientists and Engineers
Four further programme modules. In consultation with their Personal Tutor, students will choose:
- Either three further Computer Science modules and one further Management module (either Project Management or Advanced Industrial Business Management.
- Or four further Computer Science modules.
Students will write a final dissertation (individual project) on a topic suited to the main themes of the programme, and containing a substantial Computer Science component of either a theoretical or practical nature.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Jeroen Keppens
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, September to September.
Location
Strand Campus.
Student destinations
Our graduates gain employment in software consultancy, specialised software development and large IT departments, addressing maintenance of software systems and IT project management. They also enter into academic and industrial research in software engineering, algorithms and computer networks.
Year of entry 2012
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