MSc in Decision Support Description A 12 month, full-time course for students who wish to specialise in the development of decision support systems for industry and commerce. The course offers students an opportunity to develop expertise in using and developing software for the solution of industrial and commercial technical applications. Course Profile Over two semesters, students take a number of taught courses totalling 120 credits. A typical programme includes units on Research Methods, Scientific Visualisation, Algorithmics, Operations Research, Database Manipulation, and one or two optional units.
Students perform assessed coursework exercises individually and in small groups.
Examinations are held at the end of each semester. The dissertation is an individual piece of work, often undertaken in co-operation with an outside body. A second class degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a cognate subject, or equivalent qualifications and experience. For further information on this course, email Dr George D Smith . Back to the Postgraduate Courses page for other MSc and Diploma Programmes.