Computer Science and Entrepreneurship MSc
- Field Of Study:
- Computing, Technology & IT
- Level Of Study:
- Postgraduate
- Course Subject:
- Course Intake:
- September
Programme Description
The MSc in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship is an exciting programme that encourages you to enhance your professional practice while developing skills to explore the commercial possibilities of computing technologies. It is taught by a team of entrepreneurship experts and computer scientists with significant industrial experience and offers a unique opportunity to benefit from the practical experience of staff.
The course aims to develop confidence and understanding in the field of entrepreneurship applied to technology, and areas of study include software engineering, data structures, new media design, interface design, and business skills. The acquired skill set prepares graduates to commercialise computing ideas and systems and to create an increased
culture of entrepreneurship in information technology.
The MSc in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship is administered by the School of Computer Science, and half of the modules are offered by the Nottingham University Business School.
Career prospects
This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a dynamic career combining computing and commercial skills, particularly at the business-academic interface, exploring the commercial potential of research. It will also provide you with an excellent foundation for doctoral studies.
Course structure
The course comprises of a combination of compulsory and optional modules, which cover two distinct areas: business and marketing, and computing technologies. Your work will be assessed using a variety of methods including coursework, group and individual reports, written and online exams, and presentations.
You will also undertake a collaborative entrepreneurship project of 15,000–20,000 words, based on a real commercial problem working with external partners and other students.
Entry Requirements
An upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in computer science or a related discipline, with a good foundation in programming.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (no elements below 6.0)
TOEFL (iBT): 88 (no elements below 19)
PTE (Academic): 62 (minimum 55)
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test
Modules
Compulsory
- Software Engineering
- Creative Problem Solving
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing for Entrepreneurs
- Innovation Management
- Science Technology Arts and Business
- Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
- Project Management
- Computer Science Technology Transfer Project (summer project)
Optional
- Advanced Data Structures
- Computer Vision
- New Media Design
- Advanced Computer Communications
- Operations Research and Modelling
- Methods for Understanding Users in Computer Science
- Simulation for Decision Support
Source : The University of Nottingham
