June 20, 2008

New EBIN Module on System Dependability

The new academic year brings exciting changes to the MSc in E-Business and Innovation.

We have added two new modules:


  • EBIN526 System Dependability
  • EBIN527 Software Innovation and Entrepreneurship

EBIN526 ‘System Dependability’ explores how computer and IT systems can be designed to be dependable. The module takes a broad socio-technical perspective on system dependability, considering a wide range of reliability, availability, safety and security attributes. The focus of the content is not limited solely to software or hardware, but encompasses human and organisational considerations as well. This provides students with a unique “big picture” perspective not found in other similar courses.

I expect that this module will attract considerable attention from students with both a computing and business focus.

(I will discuss EBIN527 Software Innovation and Entrepreneurship in another blog entry)

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