{"id":6004,"date":"2023-02-01T11:05:12","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T06:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdi.com.pk\/online\/?page_id=6004"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T11:32:14","slug":"xcl-msc-applied-computer-science","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mdi.com.pk\/online\/xcl-msc-applied-computer-science\/","title":{"rendered":"XCL – MSc Applied Computer Science"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Msc Applied Computer Science<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t[vc_column_text css=”” animation=”animation fade-in”]This MSc Applied Computer Science degree program awarded by\u00a0University of Chichester UK <\/strong>aims to provide students with an understanding of computing and its application to modern businesses and organizations.<\/p>\n

Fee UK Pounds 4,000\u00a0 \u00a0 Duration 12 months<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1636433692547{padding-top: 8vh !important;}”]\t
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Your Degree Summed Up<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]
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Master of Science (M.Sc)
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Validated by University of Chichester UK<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_column_text]
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Live interactive online classes<\/div>\n
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Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computational Thinking (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

Throughout this module, students will learn the principles of computer science, and how computers \u201cthink\u201d and operate, therefore exploring how to construct arguments using logic form, the rules of critical thinking and how to effectively break down problems into simpler tasks, while recognising patterns.<\/p>\n

Databases and Algorithms (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

During this module, students will be introduced to different methods and techniques for working with data, from abstract data structures and related algorithms to the principles of database systems.<\/p>\n

Programming Lab or Software Lab (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

Students will have the opportunity to deepen their practical knowledge of programming languages or software of their choice.<\/p>\n

This will be an opportunity to simulate possible situations in the work environment, where students will be expected to research, experiment with and test different methods\/tools to solve a problem.<\/p>\n

Internet Technologies and the Cloud (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

While introducing the importance and basics of the Internet, the module will provide an advanced understanding of the possibilities brought by the Internet and the Cloud, in particular the Internet of Things. Students will gain a critical understanding of the underlying principles of Cloud Computing and will be able to assess and appraise the potentials and implications of technological advances in this area.<\/p>\n

Networks (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

During this module, students will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of computer communications, including the role of the Internet in computer networking.<\/p>\n

Machine Learning (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

During this module, students will be introduced to the principles of Machine Learning, in particular, supervised and unsupervised learning, and learn to confidently and accurately extract specific features from data automatically in order to solve predictive tasks.<\/p>\n

In recent decades, we have seen how useful the correct tools and techniques are, in conquering new tasks more efficiently, tools and technologies such as speech recognition, image recognition, robot control, personalisation and many more.<\/p>\n

Computer Architecture (15 credits)<\/p>\n

The module introduces the fundamentals of hardware structures and how components communicate, impact and interact in computers. The module focuses on students deepening their understanding of computer design, data storage devices and networking components, to better understand how computers work in their entirety.<\/p>\n

Project and Change Management for IT (15 credits)<\/h3>\n

During the module, students will have the opportunity to learn about the principles and techniques of project management as applied to IT, as well as change management theories and approaches promoting flexible, agile behaviour within the team\/organisation.<\/p>\n

Project (60 credits)<\/h3>\n

The module supports and guides students towards the production of an independent piece of original business research taking the form of a business research project. Students will have the opportunity to apply their prior knowledge to real-life research questions that arise from their placement experience and will learn to undertake and critically assess business research, its impact and its contextual nature.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section]\t<\/div>\n\t[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1675227946045{background-color: #efefef !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”]\t

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Salesforce Platform Development<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t[vc_column_text]Salesforce is the world’s most widely-used software solution for Customer Relationship Management (CRM). One of the main aspects of the tool is that it offers many features and seamlessly integrates the newest technologies. This specialisation was designed in full cooperation with Salesforce, so students who successfully pass this module will be recognised as Salesforce experts with a special certificate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” external_img_size=”450×253″ custom_src=”https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/iubh\/c_fill%2Cg_face%2Cdpr_auto%2Cf_webp%2Cw_1216%2Car_16%3A9\/v1628762647\/International-FSEU\/Study_Programmes\/Salesforce\/salesforce_logo_resized_ghzeao.png”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”5\/6″]\t
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Salesforce is the world’s most widely-used software solution for Customer Relationship Management (CRM). One of the main aspects of the tool is that it offers many features and seemlessly integrates the newest technologies. You will be certified as part of the module in cooperation with Salesforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In this specialisation, you\u2019ll get to know the specifics of developing software for mobile systems. With the Android mobile platform as an example, you will learn how one differentiates mobile applications (apps) from the development of browser-based information systems, which technologies and programming concepts are typically used, and which challenges there are to developing apps for industrial purposes. You\u2019ll learn how to independently create mobile software systems and use them to solve concrete problems on various software platforms. The optimal usage of camera, photo and video, as well as cross platform development, rounds out this module.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”BIG DATA AND CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES” tab_id=”1636700639398-047ef177-0d6f”][vc_column_text]Which types of data are there, and how are text-based, binary data formats constructed? \u2013 Upon completion of this module, you’ll have the answers to these and other relevant questions on the topic of Big Data. In addition, you’ll know both the challenges and typical limitations of analysis systems. You’ll come to understand the foundations of cloud computing and its associated service models. Through this, you\u2019ll be capable of analysing the underlying technologies and characteristic features of the cloud computing systems available today.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE” tab_id=”1636700639478-e87ab8a6-c4ee”][vc_column_text]\n

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Business Intelligence (BI) deals with the creation of information from company data that\u2019s relevant not only to selective management control, but also to the optimisation of company activities. The data warehouse installation often serves as a basis of a company or organisation. In the context of this course, techniques, procedures and models will be introduced and discussed, showing how data filing, the generation and analysis of information, and the distribution of this information are carried out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITH PYTHON” tab_id=”1636700639553-9098483e-fe43″][vc_column_text]\n

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Python is one of the most popular programming languages of our time. It offers applications in data handling, software development, machine learning and artificial intelligence. This specialisation will provide you with a foundational understanding of Python and its relevance to data science tasks. Python\u2019s basics and its programming concepts will also be presented, along with the important role of its ability to use functions with a variable number of arguments. An overview into the work with common libraries, as well as modules on the topic of data science, rounds out this course.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”IT PROJECT AND ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT” tab_id=”1636700639626-743008b0-aa5e”][vc_column_text]\n

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You\u2019d like to know the best techniques to successfully manage IT projects? \u2013 Then this module is perfect for you: here, with the aid of typical practical examples, you\u2019ll learn how to prioritise, organise, and budget for tasks and processes within the context of IT projects. In addition to this, you will sharpen your understanding of the relevant measures that you can use in calculating risks. You will get acquainted with the principles of the strategic conception, administration and conversion of projects in the field of IT architecture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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