Masters in Computer Science (online)

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Masters in Computer Science (online)
University of Hertfordshire School of Computer
Science
2009
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University of Hertfordshire

• more than 2700 staff
• turnover 205 m
• 23.000 students
• gt 2000 international
• students from 85
• countries
• 160.000 alumni

Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Research
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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

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School of Computer Science

• Many years of experience running distance
  learning courses

• Considerable expertise
• in developing online
• programmes

Since 2004 over 700 online students
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Online Learning - Technology

• The Universitys innovative
• Managed Learning Environment
• STUDYnet

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STUDYnet Portal

• With access to
• Modules
• Email
• Library System
• Learning Resources
• (journals, databases)
• Technical Support
• Customized links to news, events, social

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Online Learning - Pedagogy

• Two full-time
• Educational Technologists
• Create module structure
• Offer advice on learning
• activities
• Enhance teaching materials
• Ensure usability and
• accessibility

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Module Homepage

• Module News
• Module Information
• Teaching Resources
• Class Discussion
• Assignments

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Teaching Resources - units
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Units - sessions, tasks, resources
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• 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
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Degree to be obtained

• MSc in Computer Science (General)
• MSc in Computer Science (Advanced)
• (specifications)

Graduation Ceremony in St Albans Cathedral, UK
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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Competence in English

• http//www.uefap.com/assess/index.htm

Common European Framework IELTS TOEFL Paper / Computer / Internet Cambridge ESOL Pitman ESOL
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Timing

• 1 year (12 months) full-time
• or 2-3 years part-time
• Start date September, 2011
• Application deadline April 30, 2011

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Fees

• Application fee (one time) HUF 16.000.-
• Module fee
• GBP 600.- HUF 120.000.- /per 30 credit
  module
• Need to collect 180 credits

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• University of Hertfordshire
• http// www herts.ac.uk
• Online courses
• http// feis.herts.ac.uk/CSonline
• Gábor Dénes Foiskola
• http// www.gdf.hu/MSc/default.htm
• Email enquiries
• info_at_gdf.hu