Overview

Computer systems affect every part of our daily lives and are used in every conceivable type of organisation. These systems are highly interdisciplinary with historical roots in mathematics, physics and electronics.

The MSc Applied Informatics programme will train you for advanced technical or managerial roles in computing areas such as finance informatics, information systems or telecommunications.

Graduates of this programme, as with all XJTLU masters degrees, earn a University of Liverpool degree that is recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

Knowledge and skills

Studying the MSc Applied Informatics programme will equip you with:

Trends in network communications unifying wired and wireless infrastructures, cloud computing, scalability, collaboration tools, blockchain, and security can only be fully utilized by a new breed of highly educated and technically proficient professionals who understand emerging communication technologies.

Our international faculty at RIT Dubai have a strong research background in networking, cybersecurity, and wireless communications. As Ph.D. holders with strong industry and consulting experience, they are experts in their field and working with them will help broaden your horizons and skillsets in a range of areas. From the Internet of Things to 5G and NFV, you’ll learn how to evaluate market trends, evaluate vendors in the industry and determine the impact of technology or your organization.... [-]

Information systems are a key part of an organization’s IT infrastructure. IT professionals, who can manage information resources, understand the technologies and systems are key to a modern enterprise’s success.

The MSc in Information Systems is strategically positioned to enable you to undertake information systems research that is theoretically and methodologically rigorous.

The program gives you the opportunity to pursue research in an aspect of information systems that is of particular interest to you and perhaps also to your organization.

The program enables you to develop your capability to plan, organize and carry out research study at master’s level. It extends your knowledge of research in your chosen area, and builds your skills in communicating your research work.... [-]

Information, Network, & Computer Security, M.S.

In the Master of Science in Information, Network, and Computer Security, you will:

critically evaluate various technical/architectural solutions to limit risk, mitigate the effects of hostile action, and recover from attacks design, implement, and maintain software tools to support network security across multiple operating systems oversee the information lifecycle of an organization, including planning, acquisition, and implementation of secure infrastructures study algorithm concepts, computer forensics, risk management and legal issues, and intrusion detection and hacker exploits.

NYIT professors have been awarded several prestigious research grants in the field, in areas including:... [-]

The program is established with a focus on development and implementation of new simulation-driven design and manufacturing paradigms for the development of advanced materials, structures, and engineering systems with enhanced lifecycle, mechanical and physical characteristics demanded in high-tech industries. The program is created to prepare the next generation of researchers, engineers, and practitioners to assume a role of technical leadership in research and innovation of high-tech sector.

This MSc programme focuses on high-tech innovations in the field of IT and their successful integration to business. Managing the effective application of information technologies in modern business organizations requires a blend of business and technical expertise. Students need a good understanding of the significant issues facing enterprises throughout the business sector, as well as the impact of rapidly evolving technologies in information handling and communication. The demand for leaders of this sort often referred to as ‘hybrid managers’, is growing rapidly as these technologies become the cornerstone of strategic effectiveness for many enterprises.

This programme is especially and designed for graduates in Information Technology, Computer Science and Computer Engineering fields who are willing to be a professional in Business Information Technology where they can apply IT innovations to change the way businesses work. They need to be fully aware of the fact that introducing a new information system is not just a technical installation but requires keen insight into business processes and organizational culture.... [-]

This program combines a study of the general principles of complex engineering system construction with participation in satellite, drone and robotic systems-building projects.We teach students to find creative solutions to the biggest challenges of space and robotics industries.

Our graduates will possess fundamental knowledge in the field of system design and practical skills in the creation of complex systems. They will be able to:

The programme is designed to orient the students with the domain of computer science, neural network and their implementation in modern computer architectures with the application in the area of:

Lectures; Seminars and Computer Labs... [-]

The aim of the MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Systems Management is to impart the skills and understanding required to manage complex computer systems as part of the support services of an organisation. This will include the selection, installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of computing technologies and an understanding of currently recommended methodologies.

As the pace of change in computer science and information technology is quite staggering, our taught postgraduate programmes draw very much on the strength of the research activities carried out by academic staff.

The MSc Computer Systems Management degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.... [-]

Our MSc Business Information Management programme offers a strong and fairly unique combination of practical, analytical and theoretical courses. It will build your expertise and provide comprehensive training across business management and software engineering.

The programme’s emphasis is not on computer programming but on developing relevant analytical and project management skills to ensure you can become an excellent communicator/manager operating between hard-core software developers and business managers.

Students can specialise in areas like e-commerce, online learning and IT project management. The programme studies IT but does not require students to design programs or write software.... [-]