应用科学研究生文凭-软件工程

应用科学研究生文凭（PGDipAppSc）是一个为期两个学期的课程，以本科应用科学学位为基础。它允许当前正在工作的人员进行学习，一个学习证书课程，另一个学习文凭课程。另外，学生可能希望连续完成120点程序。<br>软件工程是关于当今和未来计算机系统的合理构造。这包括诸如对复杂的交互式系统建模，确定如何制作计算机信息系统以提高性能，管理信息系统的构造以及确保为系统测试和维护制定适当程序等领域。
Computer information and control systems have become increasingly embedded into the very fabric of human society. They control our clocks, washing machines, motor vehicles, traffic lights, the electric power to our homes, and the essential processes of our production economy.These computer systems are complex and can no longer be thought of as standalone entities. They are typically components of much larger, complex systems involving hardware, software, people, and all the unpredictable events in the natural world. So it is essential that those building these complex systems be equipped with advanced techniques not taught in ordinary computer programming courses.<br>Software Engineers are among the highest-paid professionals in most countries of the world. Countries like Japan and the United States are relaxing their immigration laws in order to address critical shortages in this area.<br>Software engineers are not only in demand at software companies, but are also sought after in a range of other organisations involved in the development of significant information systems. This includes governments, telecommunications companies, the chemical industry, biomedical industries, financial institutions, agribusinesses, pharmaceuticals, healthcare sector corporations, engineering and manufacturing firms.<br>While the work of software engineers can often involve developing interactive, user-friendly applications to be used by companies and individuals, it can also involve the development of a considerable amount of behind the scenes software. This can include systems to improve the management of e-commerce, or to improve the security and privacy of Internet transactions.