In this module we explore the architectural approaches, techniques and technologies that underpin today's Big Data system infrastructure and particularly large-scale enterprise systems. It is one of two complementary modules that comprise the Systems stream of the Computer Science MSc, which together provide a broad knowledge and context of systems architecture enabling students to assess new systems technologies, to know where technologies fit in the larger scheme of enterprise systems and state of the art research thinking, and to know what to read to go deeper.
The principal ethos of the module is to focus on the principles of Big Data systems, and applying those principles using state of the art technology to engineer and lead data science projects. Detailed case studies and invited industrial speakers will be used to provide supporting real-world context and a basis for interactive seminar discussions.