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in Computing (E81)</a>.</em></p> </div>  <div id="int-new-mobile-csb" class="int-container"> <dl> <dt>Course type</dt> <dd>Masters degree</dd> <dt>Credits </dt> <dd> <div id="creditInfomob"> <span id="qual-creditsmob">180</span> <a href="#" class="int-icon-btn findResultGroupIconQual" title="Show credits help"> <i class="int-icon int-icon-question"></i> </a> <div class="findResultGroupTooltip int-tooltip int-tooltip-context int-tooltip-arrow-left" tabindex="0"> <div class="tooltip-content-container"> <p> <strong>Credits</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification. </li> <li>One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course. </li> <li>You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module. </li> <li>For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.</li> </ul> </div> <a href="#" class="close-tooltip int-icon-btn"> <i class="int-icon-remove"></i> </a> </div> </div> </dd> <dt>How long it takes</dt> <dd>3 years part-time study<br /> Read more about <a class="loadTab" href="#entry-requirements">how long it takes</a></dd> <dt>Study method</dt> <dd> <a href="/postgraduate/postgraduate-study">Distance learning</a> </dd> <dt>Course cost</dt> <dd> Postgraduate loan available <br /> See <a href="/postgraduate/fees-and-funding ">Fees and funding</a> </dd> <dt>Entry requirements</dt> <dd> Find out more about </dd> <dd><a class="loadTab" href="#entry-requirements">Entry requirements</a></dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div> <div id="secCourseDetails" role="region" aria-labelledby="btnCourseDetails" class="int-accordion-plusminus-panel"> <div class="int-row"> <div class="int-row int-promo int-cta" id="RegisterForThisCourse"> <h2 class="headingAccordionH3">How to register</h2> <p>Select the module you will study first, read the full description, and follow the instructions to register.</p> </div> <h2 class="headingAccordionH3">Modules</h2> </div> <div class="int-row"> <p>You’ll choose one of three routes:</p> <ul> <li>Broad route</li> <li>Information Security and Forensics</li> <li>Software Engineering</li> </ul> <h4>Broad route</h4> <p><strong>To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>Stage 1 (120 credits)</strong></p> <p><strong>60–120 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>Data management (M816)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M816&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>Digital forensics (M812)</a> </dt> <dd><p>M812 covers the history of forensics, both criminal and criminal digital law, digital investigation techniques for desktop and mobile devices as well as forensic readiness.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M812&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>Information security (M811)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation’s information security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M811&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>Project management (M815)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This APM accredited module is ideal for aspiring project managers and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills of managing technological projects.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M815&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>Software development (M813)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M813&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>Software engineering (M814)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M814&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 <strong class='final'>FINAL</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>0–60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871)</a> </dt> <dd><p>TB871 builds capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB871&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB872&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>Network security (T828)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module includes Cisco CCNA Security and Cyber Security Operations; explore information systems security management and secure internetworked systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T828&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T849&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>Systems security (M817)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module teaches how to apply a threat modelling approach to help design and implement secure system architectures, one of the essential technical areas of cyber security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M817&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>Technology innovation management (TB801)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module examines innovation from a management perspective, enabling you to develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB801&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T824, T846, T848, T889, TU811, TU812 and U810.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Stage 2 (60 credits)</strong></p> <p>You’ll choose either:</p> <ul> <li>a research route</li> <li>a professional route</li> </ul> <p><strong>Research route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>Research project (T802)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This research module is the final part of an MSc; you’ll design your own research and submit a dissertation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T802&PresCode=2025B'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">60</td> <td class="next-start">01 Feb 2025 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Professional route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>MSc project: researching in context (T803)</a> </dt> <dd><p>T803 is the capstone module of multiple masters qualifications, during which you’ll complete a small research project.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T803&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T842 and T847.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell">Plus 30 credits from any modules at OU Level 3 or above.</td> <td class="points">30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h4>Information Security and Forensics</h4> <p><strong>To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>Stage 1 (120 credits)</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Modules</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>Information security (M811)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation’s information security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M811&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>Digital forensics (M812)</a> </dt> <dd><p>M812 covers the history of forensics, both criminal and criminal digital law, digital investigation techniques for desktop and mobile devices as well as forensic readiness.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M812&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Modules</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>Data management (M816)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M816&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871)</a> </dt> <dd><p>TB871 builds capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB871&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB872&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>Network security (T828)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module includes Cisco CCNA Security and Cyber Security Operations; explore information systems security management and secure internetworked systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T828&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>Project management (M815)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This APM accredited module is ideal for aspiring project managers and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills of managing technological projects.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M815&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>Software development (M813)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M813&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>Software engineering (M814)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M814&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 <strong class='final'>FINAL</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T849&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>Systems security (M817)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module teaches how to apply a threat modelling approach to help design and implement secure system architectures, one of the essential technical areas of cyber security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M817&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>Technology innovation management (TB801)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module examines innovation from a management perspective, enabling you to develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB801&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T824, T846, T848, T889, TU811, TU812 and U810.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Stage 2 (60 credits)</strong></p> <p>You’ll choose either:</p> <ul> <li>a research route</li> <li>a professional route</li> </ul> <p><strong>Research route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>Research project (T802)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This research module is the final part of an MSc; you’ll design your own research and submit a dissertation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T802&PresCode=2025B'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">60</td> <td class="next-start">01 Feb 2025 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Professional route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>MSc project: researching in context (T803)</a> </dt> <dd><p>T803 is the capstone module of multiple masters qualifications, during which you’ll complete a small research project.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T803&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T842 and T847.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell">Plus 30 credits from any modules at OU Level 3 or above.</td> <td class="points">30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h4>Software Engineering</h4> <p><strong>To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>Stage 1 (120 credits)</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Modules</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>Software development (M813)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M813&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>Software engineering (M814)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M814&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 <strong class='final'>FINAL</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>Data management (M816)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M816&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>Digital forensics (M812)</a> </dt> <dd><p>M812 covers the history of forensics, both criminal and criminal digital law, digital investigation techniques for desktop and mobile devices as well as forensic readiness.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M812&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>Information security (M811)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation’s information security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M811&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871)</a> </dt> <dd><p>TB871 builds capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB871&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB872&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>Network security (T828)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module includes Cisco CCNA Security and Cyber Security Operations; explore information systems security management and secure internetworked systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T828&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>Project management (M815)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This APM accredited module is ideal for aspiring project managers and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills of managing technological projects.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M815&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T849&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>Systems security (M817)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module teaches how to apply a threat modelling approach to help design and implement secure system architectures, one of the essential technical areas of cyber security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M817&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>Technology innovation management (TB801)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module examines innovation from a management perspective, enabling you to develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB801&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T824, T846, T848, T889, TU811, TU812 and U810.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Stage 2 (60 credits)</strong></p> <p>You’ll choose either:</p> <ul> <li>a research route</li> <li>a professional route</li> </ul> <p><strong>Research route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>Research project (T802)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This research module is the final part of an MSc; you’ll design your own research and submit a dissertation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T802&PresCode=2025B'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">60</td> <td class="next-start">01 Feb 2025 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Professional route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>MSc project: researching in context (T803)</a> </dt> <dd><p>T803 is the capstone module of multiple masters qualifications, during which you’ll complete a small research project.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T803&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T842 and T847.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell">Plus 30 credits from any modules at OU Level 3 or above.</td> <td class="points">30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h4>Networking</h4> <p><b>The networking route is no longer available to new students. Current students must complete it by 31 December 2030.</b></p> <p><strong>To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:</strong></p> <p><strong>Stage 1 (120 credits)</strong></p> <p><strong>90 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Modules</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>Network security (T828)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module includes Cisco CCNA Security and Cyber Security Operations; explore information systems security management and secure internetworked systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t828'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T828&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell">And the discontinued module, <i>Advanced networking (CCNP Enterprise)</i> (T829)</td> <td class="points">60</td> <td class="next-start"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>30 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Modules</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>Data management (M816)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Discover the data management principles, practices and technologies required to develop policies, procedures and systems that control, protect, deliver and enhance the value of an organisation’s data asset.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m816'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M816&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>Digital forensics (M812)</a> </dt> <dd><p>M812 covers the history of forensics, both criminal and criminal digital law, digital investigation techniques for desktop and mobile devices as well as forensic readiness.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m812'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M812&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>Information security (M811)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the professional and technical skills necessary to understand, document, manage and implement strategic and operational aspects of your organisation’s information security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m811'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M811&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>Making strategy with systems thinking in practice (TB871)</a> </dt> <dd><p>TB871 builds capability for making strategy within your own chosen area of (professional) practice using ideas and tools from five traditions of systems thinking.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb871'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB871&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>Managing change with systems thinking in practice (TB872)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module is about effecting systemic and systematic change in uncertain and complex situations, change that can transform situations for the better.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb872'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB872&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>Project management (M815)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This APM accredited module is ideal for aspiring project managers and practising project managers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills of managing technological projects.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m815'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M815&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>Software development (M813)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Gain the fundamental knowledge and understanding, and analysis and synthesis skills that you will need to develop software artefacts fit for a real-world organisational context.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m813'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M813&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>Software engineering (M814)</a> </dt> <dd><p>Explore the advanced concepts and techniques used throughout the software life cycle, for the effective production and management of large, complex, and long-lived software systems.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m814'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M814&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 <strong class='final'>FINAL</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>Strategic capabilities for technological innovation (T849)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module draws on a range of theoretical perspectives from both strategic and innovation management to produce a multi-layered, practical, approach to strategic management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t849'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T849&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>Systems security (M817)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module teaches how to apply a threat modelling approach to help design and implement secure system architectures, one of the essential technical areas of cyber security.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/m817'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=M817&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>Technology innovation management (TB801)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This module examines innovation from a management perspective, enabling you to develop an understanding of how to contribute to the process and management of technological innovation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/tb801'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=TB801&PresCode=2025E'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 May 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T824, T846, T848, T889, TU811, TU812 and U810.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Stage 2 (60 credits)</strong></p> <p>You’ll choose either:</p> <ul> <li>a research route</li> <li>a professional route</li> </ul> <p><strong>Research route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>Research project (T802)</a> </dt> <dd><p>This research module is the final part of an MSc; you’ll design your own research and submit a dissertation.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t802'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T802&PresCode=2025B'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">60</td> <td class="next-start">01 Feb 2025 </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Professional route</strong></p> <p><strong>60 credits</strong> from:</p> <table class="course-list show-hide"> <tbody> <tr> <th class="course-title" scope="col">Module</th> <th class="course-points" scope="col">Credits</th> <th class="course-fee" scope="col">Next start</th> </tr> <tr class="migration-courserow"> <td class="migration-coursecell"> <dl> <dt><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>MSc project: researching in context (T803)</a> </dt> <dd><p>T803 is the capstone module of multiple masters qualifications, during which you’ll complete a small research project.</p> <p><a href='/postgraduate/modules/t803'>See full description</a></p><a class='int-button' href='https://css2.open.ac.uk/outis/1bd/o1bdHomePage.asp?CourseCode=T803&PresCode=2025K'>Register</a></dd> </dl> </td> <td class="points">30</td> <td class="next-start">01 Nov 2025 </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell" colspan="3">Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules T842 and T847.</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="migration-coursecell">Plus 30 credits from any modules at OU Level 3 or above.</td> <td class="points">30</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you. Note, in particular, you can count the credit from the following modules towards only a single qualification: <em>Research project</em> (T802); <em>MSc project: researching in context</em> (T803).</p> </div> <hr/><div id="learning-outcomes" class="no-print"> <h2>Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment</h2> <p>The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge and understanding</li> <li>Cognitive skills</li> <li>Practical and professional skills</li> <li>Key skills</li> </ul> <a href="/postgraduate/f66-learning-outcomes">Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes.</a> </div> <hr/> <h2>Credit transfer</h2> <p>If you have already completed some successful study at postgraduate level at another institution you may be able to transfer credit for this study and count it towards this Open University qualification. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so as soon as possible as it may affect your choice of OU modules. If you are awarded credit for study completed elsewhere, you may find that you need to study fewer OU modules to complete your qualification with us.</p> <p>Visit our <a href="http://www8.open.ac.uk/study/credit-transfer">Credit Transfer</a> site for more information and details of how to apply for credit transfer.</p> <hr/> <div class="int-row"> <div class="int-grid6"> <div class="int-row"> <h2>On completion</h2> <p>On successfully completing this course, we’ll award you our Master of Science in Computing. You’ll be entitled to use the letters MSc Comp (Open) after your name.</p> <p>If you choose a specialist route, your degree title will show that:</p> <ul> <li>MSc in Computing (Information Security and Forensics)</li> <li>MSc in Computing (Networking)</li> <li>MSc in Computing (Software Engineering)</li> </ul> <p>If your masters degree is awardable with a distinction or a merit, the qualification regulations explain how you can achieve these.</p> <p>You’ll have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.</p> </div> <div class="int-row"> </div> </div> <div class="int-grid6"> <h2>Regulations</h2><p>As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/academic-regulations">Student Policies and Regulations</a> website. </p> <ul class='no-bullet'><li><a class='pdf' href='https://www.open.ac.uk/courses/contentlibrary/qualifications/postgraduate/currentframework/f66/reg-f66.pdf'>MSc in Computing</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <hr/> <div class="int-row"> <p><em>We regularly review our curriculum; therefore, the qualification described on this page – including its availability, its structure, and available modules – may change over time. If we make changes to this qualification, we’ll update this page as soon as possible. Once you’ve registered or are studying this qualification, where practicable, we’ll inform you in good time of any upcoming changes. If you’d like to know more about the circumstances in which the University might make changes to the curriculum, see our <a href="https://help.open.ac.uk/documents/policies/academic-regulations">Academic Regulations</a> or <a href="/contact#postgraduate-enquiries">contact us</a>. 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Typically, this means 12–13 study hours each week.</p> <p>You must complete the MSc in Computing within six years.*</p> <p>*You must complete the MSc in Computing (Networking) within six years or by 31 December 2030, whichever is sooner.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div id="secCareers" role="region" aria-labelledby="btnCareers" class="int-accordion-plusminus-panel"> <div class="int-row"> <h2>Career relevance</h2> <p>The modules in the postgraduate computing programme are for professional computer specialists, engineers, technical managers and scientists who need to update their skills and knowledge in specific areas, and gain recognised qualifications to develop their careers. They have been developed to combine theoretical and practical aspects of computing, to enable you to become an effective professional in the computing industry.</p> <p>In addition they aim to encourage you, through the provision of appropriate educational activities, to develop study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and your continuing professional development.</p> <p><a href="http://www.open.ac.uk/careers">Careers and Employability Services</a> have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.</p> <h3>Accreditation</h3> <p><strong>Information Security and Forensics route and Software Engineering route:</strong></p> <p>Accredited by <a href="https://www.bcs.org/" target="_blank">BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT</a>, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. 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