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Masters in Computer Science (online) University of Hertfordshire School of Computer Science 2009 University of Hertfordshire • more than 2700 staff • turnover £ 205 m • 23.000 students • > 2000 international students from 85 countries • 160.000 alumni Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research School of Computer Science • One of the first in the world to offer Computer Science degrees (since 1965) • Continues to run highly successful on-campus courses • 50 academic staff, 6 full professors, 900 students: 750 bachelors, 120 taught masters, 40 research PhD School of Computer Science • Many years of experience running distance learning courses • Considerable expertise in developing online programmes Since 2004: over 700 “online” students Online Learning - Technology The University’s innovative Managed Learning Environment STUDYnet STUDYnet Portal With access to : • Modules • Email • Library System • Learning Resources (journals, databases) • Technical Support • Customized links to news, events, social Online Learning - Pedagogy Two full-time Educational Technologists: • Create module structure • Offer advice on learning activities • Enhance teaching materials • Ensure usability and accessibility Module Homepage • Module News • Module Information • Teaching Resources • Class Discussion • Assignments Teaching Resources - units Units - sessions, tasks, resources Online Masters in Computer Science Generalist course: • Suitable for graduates in other subject areas wishing to change career direction buy moving into IT (60 credits foundation, 60 credits advanced, 60 credits project) Advanced courses: • Suitable for CS graduates seeking professional development in a specialist area (120 credits advanced, 60 credits project) Can be taken in full-time or part-time mode E Degree to be obtained • • MSc in Computer Science (General) • MSc in Computer Science (Advanced) (specifications) Graduation Ceremony in St Albans Cathedral, UK Benefits of e-Learning • Access to UK degree without: - travel costs - UK living costs •Balancing study, family and work •Flexible study hours •Enhanced career opportunities Tutored (blended) e-Learning Online study with tutor support from GDF: The institution provides: -tutorials for each module -computer facilities -pastoral support Full members of the University - validated Modules • • • • Professional Issues Introduction to Programming Software Development Tools & Methods Object-Oriented Programming • • • • • • • • • • • Distributed Systems Security Human Computer Interaction: Developing Usable Systems Human Computer Interaction: Selecting Usable Systems Advanced Databases Mobile Standards, Interfaces and Applications Multicast and Multimedia Networking Multimedia Specification, Design and Production Software Development Tools and Methods Software Engineering Practice and Experience Web Services Wireless, Mobile and Ad-hoc Networking Entry Requirements • a good bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent and wish to study one of our range of advanced courses or • a good bachelor's degree in any subject and wish to study for a generalist MSc in Computer Science • sufficient competence in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (213 CBT) if your first language is not English) • two academic references (or one academic plus one current work reference) Competence in English • http://www.uefap.com/assess/index.htm Common European Framework IELTS TOEFL Paper / Computer / Internet 6.5 577/233/91 6.0 550/213/80 5.5 527/197/71 C1 B2 Cambridge ESOL CAE 500/173/61 HI (1st) HI (Pass) FCE 5.0 Pitman ESOL I (1st) www.ielts.org • British Council Budapest Address: IELTS Administrator British Council Madach Imre ut 13/14 Building B Budapest 1075 Tel: 36 1 483 2034 Fax: 36 1 342 5728 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.britishcouncil.org/hungary-education-take-a-ukexam-ielts.htm Test Fee: HUF44,000 TOEFL • • • HUNGARY TO REGISTER: REGION 12 - EUROPE/NEW INDEPENDENT STATES CALL: 31 320 239 540 (The Netherlands) FAX: 31 320 239 541 BUDAPEST TEST CENTER NUMBER: 8042 TESTS OFFERED: GMAT, GRE, TOEFL PERMANENT CENTER Fulbright-Prometric Számítógépes Tesztközpont 1082 Budapest Baross u. 62. http://www.fulbright.hu Tel.: 462-8055 Fax: 462-8053 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected] USD 185.00 Timing • 1 year (12 months) full-time • or 2-3 years part-time • Start date: September, 2011 • Application deadline: April 30, 2011 Fees • Application fee (one time): HUF 16.000.• Module fee: GBP 600.- + HUF 120.000.- /per 30 credit module • Need to collect 180 credits Institutions CEU Business School Programmes Master’s in IT Management Int. Master’s in Management Fees EUR 9200 BGF – Ruskin University MA in International Business IBS Oxford Brookes University MSc in International Business MSc in Strategic Finance Msc in Strategic Human Resource EUR 7.850.- Master’s in Marketing Communications EUR 6.000.- BKF – Middlesex University HUF 1.290.000.- University of Hertfordshire http:// www herts.ac.uk Online courses: http:// feis.herts.ac.uk/CSonline Gábor Dénes Főiskola http:// www.gdf.hu/MSc/default.htm Email enquiries: [email protected]