PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 1 – THE PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION 1. Programme title and designation
MSc in Computer Systems Engineering with
Management For undergraduate programmes only
Single honours Joint Major/minor
2. Final award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria
MSc Computer Systems
Engineering with Management
180 90
3. Nested award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria
4. Exit award
Award Title Credit
value
ECTS equivalent
Any special criteria Postgraduate Diploma Computer Systems Engineering with Management 120 60 N/A Postgraduate Certificate Informatics 60 30 N/A
5. Level in the qualifications framework 6. Attendance
Full-time Part-time Distance learning
Mode of attendance X
Minimum length of programme 1 year Maximum length of programme 6 years
7. Awarding institution/body King's College London 8. Teaching institution King's College London 9. Proposing department Informatics
10. Programme organiser and contact Details
Professor Kaspar Althoefer [email protected] Ext: 2431
11. UCAS code (if appropriate) N/A 12. Relevant QAA subject benchmark/
Professional, statutory and regulatory
15. Educational aims of the programme
i.e what is the purpose of the programme and general statements about the learning that takes place over the duration of the programme
This MSc is aimed at graduates in science and engineering who have prior experience of computer programming and mathematics in their first degree. It aims to provide students with:
Practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist areas in computer systems engineering (focussing on robotics, embedded and real-time systems) and management, sufficient to prepare them for careers in the field of computing at a managerial level.
Advanced level interdisciplinary skills to be able to work in industry at a relatively advanced level and to work towards senior positions within computing or
computing management,
A good understanding of a wide range of both general management and computer systems management techniques and applications,
Knowledge of a range of advanced computing methodologies and applications, Critical awareness and appreciation of the changing role of information technology
in society and motivate them to pursue continual professional development and future research.
Understanding of the professional and ethical responsibilities of computer systems engineers and of the impact of computing technologies in a wide and varied range of contexts.
16. Educational objectives of the programme/programme outcomes (as relevant to the SEEC Credit Level Descriptors)
The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills in the following areas:
Knowledge and understanding The programme provides a knowledge
and understanding of the following: 1. The essential facts, fundamental
concepts, principles and theories of specialised computer systems engineering and management fields. 2. How to apply those facts, concepts,
principles and theories to solve computer systems engineering and management problems.
3. Specialist computer systems engineering problem solving
techniques, particularly in the field of robotics, embedded and real-time systems.
4. Management principles and techniques relevant to computer systems engineering.
5. General management principles.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1 to 5 are acquired through all the courses studied. Knowledge is obtained through lectures, tutorials, practical exercises, projects and via guided reading and private study.
6 is acquired in the same way, together with an individual project.
Assessment:
Testing of knowledge and
6. The professional and ethical
responsibilities of computer systems engineering.
Skills and other attributes Intellectual skills:
1. Ability to evaluate, and compare, computer systems engineering methodologies.
2. Ability to understand and analyse problems and identify suitable approaches to solving them.
3. Ability to undertake critical evaluation of alternative solutions.
4. Ability to plan, conduct and report on a programme of research and
development.
Ability to understand, appraise and evaluate relevant literature.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Intellectual skills are acquired through lectures, tutorials, practical exercises, and project work.
Assessment:
Intellectual skills are assessed via coursework, unseen written examinations, and project reports.
Practical skills:
1. Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems.
2. Ability to specify, design and construct computer and engineering systems, using appropriate tools, and to document all stages of this process.
3. Ability to select appropriate
methodologies and adapt and improve them as necessary.
4. Ability to critically evaluate the
performance of systems of different kinds. 5. Use computational tools and packages in computer systems engineering and management.
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
Practical skills are acquired mainly through tutorials, practical work, and projects and also through worked examples in lectures.
Assessment:
Practical skills are assessed directly through coursework and project reports, and indirectly through unseen
examinations.
Generic/transferable skills: 1. Management of own learning and development, including time management, and organizational skills.
2. Ability to work independently on a substantial project.
3. Ability to work successfully as part of a team, where appropriate
These are achieved through the following teaching/learning methods and strategies:
1 is acquired through the general organisation skill that will be required to successfully complete an MSc course, and through coursework which is penalised for late submission.
2 to 5 are acquired through project work.
4. Ability to use appropriate methods for literature searching and information retrieval.
5. Ability to critically analyse and evaluate appropriate literature. 6. Technical writing and presentation skills.
1 is not formally assessed but will be reflected in the students performance in all other forms of assessment.
2 and 3 are assessed from project reports.
4 and 5 are assessed, indirectly, from project work and coursework.
6 is assessed through project reports and presentations.
17. Statement of how the programme has been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statement(s)/professional, statutory and regulatory body guidelines The programme is consistent with the 2011 QAA subject benchmark for masters degrees in computing, which provided generic guidelines as to the nature and requirements for such programmes without being prescriptive as to content.
18. In cases of joint honours programmes please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination, either educational or academic
N/A
19. Programme structure
See Programme Handbook for modules to be taken.
If a Masters programme, are level 6 credit levels permitted within the programme? No
Maximum number of credits permitted with a condoned fail (core modules excluded) 30
Are students permitted to take any additional credits, as per regulation A3; 5.10? No
Are students permitted to take a substitute module, as per regulation A3; 20.7? No
Are there are any exceptions to the regulations regarding credits, progression or award requirements? (where relevant the information should also differentiate the particular requirements of pathways within a programme or nested/exit awards)
Other relevant information to explain the programme structure
Please note that new students enrolling on the information provided on this section of the PAF will have these regulations stipulated throughout their programme of study. The only exception to this will be if there are changes made by Professional, Regulatory or Statutory Bodies that are noted to this programme.
In compliance with regulation A3, 5.7 a student may not enrol on a module that the student has already taken and passed at either undergraduate or
20. Marking criteria
All modules will be marked in accordance with the Faculty’s marking criteria where such exist, or else in accordance with the College’s generic marking criteria.
21. Will this Programme report to an existing Board, and if so which one? If a new Programme Board of Examiners is to be set up please note name of Board here To the Informatics Programme Board.
22. Please confirm that the process for nominating External Examiners has
commenced, and if known, note whom the nominated External Examiner(s) may be The External Examiners will be those currently used on existing MSc programmes, which already cover the modules offered.
23. Particular features of the programme which help to reduce the barriers
experienced by disabled students and ensure that the programme is accessible to all students who meet the entry requirements
PROGRAMME APPROVAL FORM
SECTION 3 – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Not all of the information in this section will be relevant for all programmes and for some programmes this section will not be relevant at all
1. Programme name
2. Is this programme involved in collaborative activity?
Yes No
If yes what type of Collaborative Provision is it (tick appropriate box)? Does the programme have an access/feeder
Programme for entry into it?
Does the programme have an articulation/ progression agreement for entry into it? Dual Award
Franchised Provision
Joint Award
Partnership Programme
Recognition of Study or Award of Credit through off-campus study or placement
Staff and student exchange
Validated provision
Have the relevant stages and appropriate paperwork been approved and the paperwork forwarded onto ASQ Office?
Yes No Not applicable
3. If the programme is a joint award with an institution outwith the University of
London, validated provision or franchised provision, has the necessary approval been sought from College Education Committee?
Yes No Not applicable
Please attach a copy of Part 1 of the Partner Profile and checklist submitted to the College Education Committee
4. Partnership programme - in cases where parts or all of the programme are
delivered away from one of the College campuses by a body or bodies external to the College please provide the following details
Name and address of the off-campus location and external body
Percentage/amount of the programme delivered off-campus or by external body
Nature of the involvement of external body
Description of the learning resources available at the off-campus location
What mechanisms will be put in place to ensure the ongoing monitoring of the delivery of the programme, to include monitoring of learning resources off-site or by the external body?
Please attach the report of the visit to the off-campus location
5. Recognition of study or award of credit through off-campus study or placement - please indicate how the time will be spent, the length of time out, the amount of credit and whether it is a compulsory or optional part of the programme
Year abroad Year in employment Placement Other (please specify)
6. Please provide a rationale for any such time outside the College, other than that which is a requirement of a professional, statutory or regulatory body
7. Please give details if the programme requires validation or accreditation by a professional, statutory or regulatory body
Name and address of PSB
Date validation/accreditation commenced:
Frequency of validation/ accreditation
Date of last validation/accreditation Date of next validation/ accreditation
