Course in Software Engineering

[iam]

Hi all,

I am in Software testing (contracting) for last 10 years, testing web or mainframe based applications, mainly in Bank and Card Payment. I don't have any formal education in Computer Scienece or IT, I did Masters in Chemical Engineering.

Last few weeks, I have been thinking to join M Sc (part time) in Software Engineering from Oxford.

I think course will help me to expand my knowlegeldge, will give me platform to move into something niche, and a better paying role (e.g. Mobile, Security, Agile, Cloude computing, Network security etc).

What do you say?

Below the list of modules they teach:
Software Engineering Mathematics (SEM)
Concurrency and Distributed Systems (CDS)
Advanced Concurrency/ Model Checking (MCH)
Performance Modelling (PMO)
Software Development Management (SDM)
Agile Methods (AGM)
Interaction Design (IDE)
Requirements Engineering (REN)
Management of Risk and Quality (MRQ)
Process Quality and Improvement (PRO)
Safety Critical Systems (SCS)
Enterprise Architecture (EAR)
Algorithmics (ALG)
Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Design Patterns (DPA)
Software Testing (STE)
Robust Programming (ROP)
Database Design (DAT)
Functional Programming (FPR)
Concurrent Programming (CPR)
Agile Engineering Practices (APE)
Extensible Markup Language (XML)
Service Oriented Architectures (SOA)
Cloud Computing and Big Data (CLO)
Embedded Software and Systems (ESS)
Mobile and Sensor Networks (MOB)
Semantic Technologies (STC)
Security Principles (SPR)
Secure and Robust Programming (SRO)
Trusted Computing Infrastructure (TCI)
Design for Security (DES)
Risk Analysis and Management (RIS)
People and Security (PAS)
Network Security (NES)
Cloud Security (CLS)
Forensics (FOR)
Data Security and Privacy (DAS)
Security and Incident Management (SIM)
Building Information Governance (BIG)
Mobile Systems Security (MSS)
Security in Wireless Networks (SWN)

Thanks,
iam

[tractor]

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I found this to be of great use.....

[FatLazyContractor]

The following courses are missing from your list:

Advanced Suitifying (WANK)
Management of H'pes and C'dya (P1SS)
Robust penetration testing (C0CK)
Testing VAG in A box (VGNA)

Please check again.

[Zero Liability]

Poor fella.

[mudskipper]

Hi all,

I am in Software testing (contracting) for last 10 years, testing web or mainframe based applications, mainly in Bank and Card Payment. I don't have any formal education in Computer Scienece or IT, I did Masters in Chemical Engineering.

Last few weeks, I have been thinking to join M Sc (part time) in Software Engineering from Oxford.

I think course will help me to expand my knowlegeldge, will give me platform to move into something niche, and a better paying role (e.g. Mobile, Security, Agile, Cloude computing, Network security etc).

What do you say?

Thanks,
iam

I think most roles are looking for experience rather than qualifications. However, if you feel there are gaps in your knowledge, or that the course will give you skills that will be useful in securing new roles, then go for it!

[SlipTheJab]

I've found the course I recently undertook 'bleeding radiators' to be of immense use, am booked on the followup regarding the best way to clean a 'chutney spoon'

[TykeMerc]

Don't forget to include the Films About Gladiators (FAG) module, that will carry extra credibility.

[tarbera]

Do you have a cone head ?

[SpontaneousOrder]

Pick a language, google the community, read tulip, read more tulip. Don't need no stinkin' courses.

[SueEllen]

Pick a language, google the community, read tulip, read more tulip. Don't need no stinkin' courses.

This

Plus go to any networking groups in your area that use the language. As long as you aren't completely weird and can behave "normal" then you should make good contacts.