Master of Science in Computing with Major in Secure Software Engineering Dublin City University, Ireland

The MSc in Computing offers a choice of Majors, designed to equip graduates with a range of cutting-edge skills, enabling them to produce high-quality software and systems that deliver solutions to business and the economy.

The strong practical focus of the programme culminates in a project practicum, carried out over the summer months. Typically, students will develop a prototype software system in their Major area that targets a real-world problem. They may also analyse processes or techniques, and propose and evaluate alternatives. Most projects are individual but, exceptionally, may be carried out as part of a team.

Students may also be sponsored by external clients or develop their own ideas. Typically, projects commence with a feasibility study, followed by the creation of a project plan and development of a software application or rigorous theoretical analysis.

Over the duration of the programme, students will develop employment-enhancing skills across a number of key areas. These include:

• Enhancement of proven ability to engineer software
• Improvement of knowledge of operating systems and networks
• Development of strong, team-based skills, developed through significant project work during the course
• Enhanced communication skills through scheduled presentations to lecturers and peers
• Improved understanding of the business and social context of their work and awareness of new directions
• Development of research skills to enable contribution of novel ideas, methods and tools to new challenges in their professional careers.

Secure Software Engineering

• Professional & Research Practice
• System Software
• Secure Programming
• Cryptography and Number Theory
• Formal Programming
• Concurrent Programming
• Software Process Quality
• Network Security