This document summarizes higher education options in computing at UWI. It discusses the branches of computing including computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information technology, and information systems. For higher degrees, UWI offers MSc, MPhil, and PhD programs in computer science. The document also outlines the entry requirements and levels of degrees, and poses three key questions about choosing between an MSc or MPhil, reasons for pursuing higher education, and skills that will be gained.

1. Higher Education in Computing
Kyle E. DeFreitas
Department of Computing and
Information Technology

2. Branches of Computing
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Information Technology
Information System

3. Higher Offerings at UWI
MSc, MPhil, PhD
Computer Science
BSc
Computer
BSc
Science
Information
Technology

4. Entry Requirements
• Upper Second (minimum GPA 2.0)
• Minimum Average of 3.0
– Data Structures
– Object Oriented Programming
– Design and Analysis of Algorithms
– Operating Systems

5. Levels of Degree
PhD
MSc MPhil
BSc

6. BIG QUESTIONS

7. Question 1: MSc or MPhil
• Taught MSc:
– Courses [8] (feels like an extended Undergraduate
programme)
– Increase knowledge about a wider domain of
advanced computing topics
– Project (Research or Construction)

8. Question 1: MSc or MPhil
• MPhil (A.K.A Research MSc)
– Less Courses [2]
– Contribution (generating new knowledge)
– Research Oriented
– Specialized in a particular topic

9. Question 2: Why higher Education
• Biggest Question
• Find your motivation:
1. Promotion
2. Status
3. Knowledge
4. Achievement

10. Question 3: What skills will I get
• Higher level Perspective
– Scalability
• Innovative
– Research into action
• Knowledge discovery