Master of Science - Innovative Computing

The Master of Science Innovative Computing programme of study aims to train first-degree holders in computing-related areas into specialists in selected areas of IT and computing. Based on current expertise in the Department, the programme offers students opportunities for in-depth study in:

The programme is carefully designed to suit the varied needs of different students from different backgrounds and with different career objectives.

Communications using mobile and wireless devices such as mobile phones, PDA s and laptops have become increasingly important in modern life and electronic commerce. Reliable, speedy and secure transmission of information over such devices is vital for the successful exploitation of the technologies.

Authentication, using biometric data as a sophisticated means to combat fraud, is increasingly accepted by both businesses and governments. Biometric authentication solutions require good use of imaging and data mining techniques in constructing and verifying customer profiles. Online organisations have accumulated large collections of online data that need speedy processing and analysis. Students who are interested in finding out more about any of these technologies, then this programme is for them.

On graduating from this programme, students will be able to: