MSc IT and Applied Security with Specialisation in Data Analytics

MSc IT and Applied Security with Specialisation in Data Analytics

Why Study this course?

The MSc IT and Applied Security with specialisation in Data Analytics equips professionals to unlock the potential of data for strategic decision-making, driving innovation and business growth. It offers specialised learning in advanced statistical modelling, data visualisation, and big data technologies, ensuring mastery of essential tools and techniques for modern data analysis.

With a strong emphasis on leadership skills, the curriculum focuses on translating complex data insights into actionable business strategies, preparing graduates for senior analytics roles. Through hands-on industry-centric projects, students gain practical experience solving real-world problems using tools like Python, R, and Tableau.

The programme also covers key technologies such as Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Plotly for data visualisation; Hadoop and Apache Spark for big data processing; R and Python libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) for statistical analysis; and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, ensuring a well-rounded expertise in the field.

*The full course is delivered by Islington College in direct partnership with London Metropolitan University.

Entry Requirement

A complete bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2.2 CGPA or equivalent. 

Students should have completed their higher secondary and previous higher education (e.g. bachelor’s degree) where the medium of instruction and assessment is in English.

Course Content

Semester 1

Software Project Management

Credits: 20

Cybersecurity Management

Credits: 20

Semester 2

Programming for Data Analytics

Credits: 20

Data Warehousing and Big Data

Credits: 20

Semester 3

Data Mining and Machine Learning

Credits: 20

Data Analysis and visualisation

Credits: 20

Semester 4

MSc Project

Credits: 60