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The MScCS Programme provides solid updates in the area of computer networks, distributed systems, Internet application technology, multimedia technology, software engineering and databases. In addition, the credit unit system at the City University enables flexibility and specialization.

To be awarded the MSc in Computer Science degree, a student must acquire a minimum of 33 credits (of which up to 3 courses can be credit transferred based on the student's previous study), in which 9 credits come from the compulsory courses and 24 credits from the elective courses. The MScCS programme can be completed in one calendar year (three semesters) in the full-time mode, or two calendar years in the part-time mode. Typical programme of study for these two modes are shown below:


Full-time study
Semester A Semester B Summer Term
Computer Networks and Internets
Software Engineering
Guided Study
1 elective
Distributed Systems
3 electives
Project
1 elective
Project (cont'd)
Part-time Study
Year 1    
Semester A Semester B Summer Term
Computer Networks and Internets
Software Engineering
Distributed Systems
2 electives
1 elective
Year 2    
Semester A Semester B  
3 electives 2 electives  

The following is a partial list of the available electives:


  • Internet Application Development
  • Data Engineering
  • Multimedia Technologies and Applications
  • Software Development Project Management
  • Introduction to eCommerce [cef]
  • Data Warehousing and Data Mining
  • Algorithms and Techniques for Web Searching
  • Network and Information Security
  • Information Security Workshop
  • Computer Games Design [cef]
  • Digital Rights Management
  • Cryptography: Theory and Practice

Continuing Education Fund The courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses for Continuing Education Fund purposes.


* The Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science (PGDCS) is awarded after the completion of 27 credits (including all required courses) if the student decides not to continue with the MSc Programme.

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