COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Information Technology with Cloud Computing program at UWS London Campus is structured to provide a comprehensive blend of core IT knowledge, cloud computing expertise, and practical project experience. The core modules, totaling 120 credits, include Business Data Communication and Networks, which covers essential networking concepts and communication protocols, and Database Design and Implementation for Business, focusing on the development and management of effective data systems. Information Systems Analysis and Design develops analytical and problem-solving skills for creating robust business IT solutions, while the Masters Project, a 60-credit module, allows students to apply their learning to a substantial research or practical project, demonstrating their ability to design, implement, and manage complex IT and cloud computing systems. Specialist pathway modules, worth 40 credits, include Internet and Cloud Computing, introducing advanced cloud service models, architectures, and deployment strategies, and Agile Cloud Automation, which focuses on automating cloud infrastructure using contemporary practices and tools. Students may also choose a recommended optional module, either IT Strategy and Management, which explores strategic planning and governance of IT resources, or Interactive Software Design, which develops skills in creating user-focused software solutions. This combination of core, specialist, and optional modules ensures that graduates gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for careers in cloud architecture, IT management, software development, and related technology fields.