MSc in Computer Scienceand Entrepreneurship

Postgraduate study

The MSc in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship is an excitingprogramme of study that encourages students to enhance theirprofessional practice while developing the skills to explore thecommercial possibilities of computing technologies.

Combining studies in a variety of areas including softwareengineering, data structures, new media design, and userinterface design with the business skills needed to produceinnovative and world class IT products and services, thecourse is ideal for those with a good foundationin programming.

Research and teaching within the School, which has beenestablished for more than 20 years, are centred arounda number of laboratories, institutes and research groups,which offer the best in inter-disciplinary studies and cutting-edge technologies:

• Automated Scheduling, Optimisation and Planning• Foundations of Programming• Intelligent Modelling and Analysis• Learning Sciences Research Institute• Mixed Reality Laboratory• Vision and Image Processing

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Course content and structureThe course, which can be completed either one year full-time ortwo–four years part-time, comprises a combination of compulsoryand optional modules, which cover two distinct areas: finance,business and marketing, and computing technologies.

This element of the course totals 120 credits, and modules include:

• Algorithm Design and Operations Research• Creative Problem Solving• Finance and Accounting• Object Orientated Systems• Project Management• Software Engineering• User Interface Design

Students also undertake an entrepreneurship project of 15,000–20,000words, worth 60 credits, based on a real commercial problem. This iscollaborative in nature, and may involve work with external partnersas well as other students.

AssessmentStudents’ work is assessed using a variety of methods includingcoursework, group and individual reports, written and onlineexams, and presentations.

Facilities and resourcesSituated in purpose-built facilities on the Jubilee Campus, the Schoolprovides the latest in advanced teaching technologies and high-speed networking as well as first-rate facilities for research intoautomated scheduling and optimisation, mixed reality, foundationsof programming, and image processing.

The School has three large computing labs, equipped to a highspecification. Microsoft application and development suites areinstalled on all lab machines, and the School’s rolling programmeof upgrades ensures that students have access to the latestequipment and software. Students receive membership of theMicrosoft Development Network, allowing them to download anduse Microsoft software for research and development for theduration of their studies.

A dedicated team of support staff works within the School –experienced not only in the latest technologies, but also thedemands of research within this field.

Entry requirementsCandidates would normally be expected to hold an honours degreeat 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in computerscience or related discipline with a good foundation in programming.Relevant professional experience will be considered in assessingapplications, but is not a requirement of entry. Those whose firstlanguage is not English must achieve an overall score on the BritishCouncil IELTS test of at least 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in eachelement, or a TOEFL score of 573 (230 for computer based tests)with a TWE of at least 4.5, or a TOEFL iBT score of 88 (with no lessthan 19 in any element). Test results should be no more than twoyears old.

FundingInformation on funding for home/EU students can be foundat www.nottingham.ac.uk/gradschool

Information on funding for international students can be foundat www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

ApplicationsCandidates are encouraged to apply online athttps://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk

Career opportunitiesThe course is ideal for students wishing to pursue a dynamic career,combining computing and commercial skills, particularly at thebusiness-academic interface, exploring the commercial potential ofresearch. It also provides an excellent foundation for doctoral studies.

EnquiriesFor further information, please contact:

The Taught Courses AdministratorSchool of Computer ScienceThe University of NottinghamJubilee CampusWollaton RoadNottinghamNG8 1BBUK

t: +44 (0)115 951 4251f: +44 (0)115 951 4254e: csit-enquiries@cs.nott.ac.ukw: www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/cs

MSc in Computer Scienceand Entrepreneurship

Postgraduate study