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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Table II: Electives (Cont.)

COMP6103 Cloud Computing 3 45 hrs ---
Cloud Computing has transformed how services and applications are delivered. With

the rise of virtualization technology and new programming paradigms, applications can
quickly be delivered to a growing audience, without the need to physically own and
configure the infrastructure. With its rapid elasticity and scalability, cloud computing
has become an enabling technology for processing of big data and IoT sensor data.
This module covers the main characteristics of Cloud Computing, including the
enabling technologies, main software and service paradigms underpinning it, as well
as related aspects, namely security, privacy, and ethical concerns.
COMP6104 Digital Media and Social 3 45 hrs ---
Networking
The rapid spread of Online Social Networks (OSNs) and digital media has led to
changes in the way users interact on the Internet, and most personal communication is
now conducted through such tools. The adoption of services like Facebook, YouTube
and Instagram also affect the traffic patterns on the Internet. Lately, there has been a
great deal of research into the measurement and analysis of Internet user connectivity,
traffic patterns and data sharing for OSNs. This module deals with the implications for
the society from personal data collections. The main topics include analysis of personal
data collections with data mining, current social media landscape and business models
based on personal data.
COMP6105 Selected Topics I 3 45 hrs ---

The selected topics are designed to accommodate new, advanced and state-of-the-art
technologies that are not included, but relevant, in this curriculum.
COMP6106 Selected Topics II 3 45 hrs ---
The selected topics are designed to accommodate new, advanced and state-of-the-art
technologies that are not included, but relevant, in this curriculum.

Table III
COMP6299 Dissertation 12 --- ---
Students are required to apply the techniques and technologies which they have
learned in a significant advanced research project. Under the supervision of an advisor,
the students shall focus on a contemporary research topic and make use of the
leading-edge techniques to investigate or produce new research findings. Upon
completion, a dissertation is to be submitted and evaluated using the standard criteria
for scholarly work. In addition to a written report, there will be an oral defense, where
the students will be required to explain and defend the dissertation.
Remarks:
*In order to fulfill the graduation requirement, students must complete 36 credits, including 18 credits
from the compulsory modules listed in Table I, 6 credits from the electives in Table II, and 12 credits from
the Dissertation in Table III.

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