Informatics (Software Project Management)

Course title: Informatics (Software Project Management)
Institution: University of Aberdeen
Faculty: College of Physical Sciences
Department: School of Natural and Computing Sciences
Level: Postgraduate
Study modes: Distance learning
Course content:
The programme in Informatics (Software Project Management) is designed to engage across industry borders, teaching and exploring project management skills and issues equally applicable to students who come from a wide range of ICT-intensive backgrounds (such as software development, information, database, and communication management, software portfolio administration, e-technology project management); while there are a wide number of technical courses focusing on ICT available worldwide, have introduced one of the few programmes specifically focusing on the different aspects of software project management; this part-time Master of Science programme aims to cater for both professionals with a degree in a range of disciplines and work experience (as employees, contractors, and consultants in ICT-intensive positions) as well as computer science graduates with focus so far on the technical aspects of software development; the programme allows students to acquire extensive software project management knowledge and skills, providing excellent opportunities for new career pathways; students learn entirely online through the University's virtual learning environment with the programme making use of the latest web-based technologies to deliver quality teaching and a professional award whilst not disrupting students' working schedules; due to the online learning approach there is no requirement for students to attend the University of Aberdeen; upon registration, students are issued with a user id and password to gain access to the material.
Contact name: Graduate School Admissions Unit
Contact telephone: 01224 272515
Contact e-mail: cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk
Web: www.abdn.ac.uk