Title :
Designing and managing a masters degree course in simulation modelling
Author :
Paul, Ray J. ; Hlupic, Vlatka
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Brunel Univ., Uxbridge, UK
Abstract :
This paper presents the authors´ experience in establishing and running an MSc in Simulation Modelling Course at Brunel University. General information related to the aims of the course, entrance requirements and course structure is provided. Research currently carried out for dissertations is addressed as well as the career prospects for the students attending the course. Finally, the overall experience gained in managing the course is discussed.
Keywords :
computer science education; digital simulation; educational courses; Brunel University; MSc; career prospects; course structure; entrance requirements; masters degree course; simulation modelling; Computational modeling; Computer science; Computer science education; Computer simulation; Decision making; Design engineering; Discrete event simulation; Engineering profession; Management training; Packaging;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference Proceedings, 1994. Winter
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2109-X
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1994.717536
