UKeU offers University of Hertfordshire computer masters course
online
UK eUniversities, a government-backed company that provides online
degrees from UK colleges to students worldwide, is to offer an
online MSc in computer science from the University of
Hertfordshire.
The MSc in computer science will be available from September 2003
and will run on the UKeU platform. The programme is based on
distance-learning courses that have been running at the University
of Hertfordshire over the past four years.
The course is intended for graduates of disciplines other than
computer science. Designed to be both vocational and academic, the
programme is divided into core courses, an elective programme and a
major project.
The core courses include an introduction to computing environments,
computation, programming and program design, systems modelling and
object-oriented modelling with UML.
The elective courses include open systems and networks, databases,
artificial intelligence, user-centred design and intelligent
internet environments.
John Beaumont, chief executive of UKeU, said, "We are delighted to
be working with the University of Hertfordshire on this new online
MSc. The university was among the first British higher education
institutions to offer degrees in computer science, and it is
committed to providing programmes of an exceptionally high
standard.
"The department of computer science has an excellent reputation for
teaching and research. We believe that this course will be
particularly attractive to overseas students."
Jill Hewitt, head of the computer science department at the
University of Hertfordshire, said, "Our computing courses are among
the best to be found in any UK university. All the staff are keen
to be involved and build upon their experience of e-learning.
"As this is a conversion MSc open to graduates in any discipline,
the target market is very broad and encompasses people looking for
a career change. The career opportunities are good and graduates
from Hertfordshire are typically employed as computing personnel in
industry or commerce, as researchers in computer science or as
teachers of computing in secondary, further or higher
education."
For further information go to:
www.ukeu.com