MSc Cloud Computing

The course aims at equipping you with the computation, mathematical, and business views of cloud computing and after successfully completing the course you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theoretical as well as the applied side of cloud computing.

This programme is designed to give you the opportunity to:

• Plan, manage and deliver significant cloud computing based projects, resulting in a high-quality research output through dissertation
• Investigate and develop cloud computing projects within the confines of the ethical, social and professional context of cloud computing
• To equip you with key concepts in cloud computing; such as IAAS, PAAS & SAAS
• Gain advanced theoretical and specialist practical knowledge of progressive and emerging topics including DevOps, virtualisation, software-defined network
• Create innovative solutions through the integration of a range of standard and specialised cloud computing tools/technologies
• Develop the professional skills necessary for a senior career in the IT industry.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of emerging technologies in cloud and distributed computing.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary tools and technologies to produce solutions relevant to the domain of cloud computing to meet a set of agreed requirements.

Thinking skills

• Critically reason the production of cloud computing artefacts.
• Independent thinking and analytical skills in the real-world problems related to cloud computing.

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Analyse, interpret, synthesise and evaluate design methods and alternative solutions for a given problem in the diverse fields of finance, medical, and technology domain.
• Identification and implementation of appropriate intelligent algorithms.
• Experience in algorithm design using state-of-the art programming languages.

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Structure and communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Work professionally as an individual and as a team player to develop creative solutions to problems.

• Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
• UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
• US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4

Extended Diploma or Diploma

FROM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

Almost all industries and business sectors and being heavily automated and there is a move towards the use of emerging technologies such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Cloud Computing to develop modern products and solutions. In addition to this, Cyber Security is of major importance to the government and businesses in all sectors. 

There is a shortage of personnel with advanced skills in these emerging and growing fields, and graduates of this programme can progress to work in a multitude of roles and industries. This can be directed technology industry, related banking and financial sector or diverse ones such agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and automotive. 

As a graduate of this programme, you'll have a solid understanding of the main disciplines that fall under these emerging and current areas. The kind of role you could go into includes:

• Cloud Architect
• DevOps Engineer
• Big Data Analyst / Business Intelligence / Business Analyst
• Senior Software Architect / System Architect
• IT Project Manager / IT Consultant / IT Programme Manager
• Software Engineering / System Developer
• AI Specialist / Robotics
• IoT Specialist / Smart Device Programmer
• Cyber Security Specialist / IT Security Consultant
• IT Infrastructure Manager

This qualification is also heavily influenced by current research and developments that are at the forefront of the respective fields. It lends itself to a career in research and academia. Many of our graduates are expected to progress on to a MPhil/PhD and take on career in research and academia.

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal.