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Postgraduate / MSc Pathways Programme Code 248 Computer Science & Software Engineering

MSc in Enterprise Architecture

An applied Swiss-inspired curriculum combining algorithmic rigour, systems architecture, digital trust and practical engineering capability for modern technology leaders.

Duration 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Curriculum Model Postgraduate Degree Candidate
Delivery Mode Full-Time / Hybrid Delivery
Next Intakes October & February
CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

Academic Overview & Learning Objectives

The MSc in Enterprise Architecture at Brookfield School of Computing is engineered to provide deep competency across core computer science, systems design, and targeted domain applications. Students develop fluency in software craftsmanship, distributed architectures, algorithm optimization, and data governance.

Instruction balances rigorous theoretical foundations with practical code repositories, laboratory simulations, and ethical technology review aligned with modern international computing standards.

Modular code development & test coverage
Secure systems design & vulnerability mitigation
Distributed computing & cloud orchestration
Ethical technology & algorithmic transparency
MODULAR SYLLABUS

Curriculum Structure by Academic Section

Semester 1
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
ETC711 Enterprise Architecture Frameworks & Strategic Alignment (TOGAF) Theory Evaluate TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM), Zachman taxonomy and strategic IT-business alignment in Enterprise Architecture.
ETC712 Enterprise Architecture Modeling Studio (ArchiMate) Practical Model enterprise business capabilities, application landscapes and technology infrastructure layers in ArchiMate.
ETC713 Strategic Information Systems Planning & Portfolio Governance (COBIT) Theory Deconstruct COBIT governance objectives, IT investment prioritization, balanced scorecards and portfolio risk.
ETC714 Business Process Management (BPMN) & Workflow Automation Lab Practical Model complex multi-participant workflows in BPMN 2.0 and automate execution using Camunda / Zeebe engines.
ETC715 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Architectures & API Integration Theory Analyze modular ERP systems, SAP/NetSuite architectural patterns, middleware integration hubs and transactional consistency.
ETC716 Enterprise Middleware & MuleSoft / Kafka Integration Studio Practical Engineer robust API gateways, message transformation routines and transactional integration adapters.
ETC717 Empirical Information Systems Research Methodologies & Case Design Theory Design qualitative multi-case studies, structural equation modeling (SEM) and survey validation in enterprise settings.
ETC718 Enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) & Lineage Workshop Practical Deploy enterprise master data governance pipelines, deduplication rules and automated metadata catalogs.
ETC719 Swiss & Global Corporate IT Compliance, Audit & ESG Governance Theory Analyze Swiss corporate governance guidelines, SOX compliance, ESG data reporting and regulatory audit mandates.
Semester 2
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
ETC721 Digital Transformation Leadership & Organizational Change Dynamics Theory Evaluate Kotter's change models, sociotechnical systems theory, resistance mitigation and agile organizational redesign.
ETC722 IT Service Management & ITIL 4 Process Engineering Lab Practical Design ITIL service value chains, incident escalation matrices and change enablement workflows in ServiceNow.
ETC723 Enterprise Cloud Migration Strategy & Hybrid Cloud Governance Theory Formulate cloud adoption frameworks, 7R migration strategies, legacy application retirement and hybrid connectivity.
ETC724 Cloud Governance, Policy-as-Code & Cost Allocation Workshop Practical Enforce enterprise cloud guardrails using Open Policy Agent (OPA), AWS Organizations SCPs and FinOps chargebacks.
ETC725 Information Systems Security Governance & Business Continuity (BCP) Theory Model ISO 27001 ISMS implementation, business impact analyses (BIA), disaster recovery RTO/RPO targets and resilience.
ETC726 Enterprise Crisis Simulation & Business Continuity Drill Lab Practical Simulate a catastrophic datacenter outage and execute disaster recovery failover across geographically separated cloud sites.
ETC727 Enterprise Vendor Management, Strategic IT Procurement & SLAs Theory Structure RFP negotiations, master service agreements (MSAs), SLA penalty clauses and vendor performance scorecards.
ETC728 Low-Code / No-Code Enterprise Platform Governance Studio Practical Establish governance policies, security sandboxes and lifecycle management for citizen-developer low-code apps.
ETC729 Enterprise Systems Case Study & Collaborative Architecture Review Practical Deliver an end-to-end enterprise digital modernization roadmap addressing a complex corporate challenge in Enterprise Architecture.
Semester 3
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
ETC731 Frontiers in Autonomous Enterprise Systems & Intelligent Automation Theory Critically assess robotic process automation (RPA), generative AI integration into enterprise workflows and hyperautomation.
ETC732 Intelligent Process Automation Lab (RPA / LangChain / Camunda) Practical Build automated multi-agent enterprise workflows coordinating LLMs, legacy databases and API endpoints.
ETC733 Chief Information Officer (CIO) Leadership, Executive Influence & Boards Theory Formulate board-level technology briefings, manage non-technical executive relationships and direct IT budgets.
ETC734 Enterprise Architecture Debt Quantification & Modernization Lab Practical Audit large-scale enterprise application portfolios, quantify technical debt and map modernization sequences.
ETC735 Sustainable Computing & Green IT Enterprise Governance Theory Evaluate carbon footprint accounting for enterprise datacenters, energy-efficient hardware and green procurement.
ETC736 MSc Enterprise Architecture Thesis Proposal Colloquium & Defense Practical Author and defend a formal scientific master's research proposal specifying enterprise organizational case studies.
ETC737 Technology Spin-Offs, Corporate Venturing & IP Asset Management Theory Examine corporate venture capital (CVC) structures, internal incubator spin-offs and proprietary software licensing.
ETC738 Pre-Thesis Enterprise Systems Blueprint & Pilot Lab Practical Construct initial experimental enterprise architectures or governance frameworks and gather preliminary validation.
ETC739 Industry Enterprise Systems Practicum & Stakeholder Engagement Practical Engage with real-world enterprise IT environments to validate architectural recommendations and viability.
Semester 4
9 Modules
Code Module Title Type Discipline & Learning Outcome
ETC741 MSc Enterprise Architecture Dissertation: Empirical Methodology & Case Study Design Practical Formulate the formal enterprise empirical research design, organizational interview protocols and audit metrics in Enterprise Architecture.
ETC742 MSc Enterprise Architecture Dissertation: Enterprise Architectural Synthesis & System Design Practical Engineer the comprehensive enterprise architecture blueprint, governance framework or automation system in Enterprise Architecture.
ETC743 MSc Enterprise Architecture Dissertation: Organizational Validation & Impact Assessment Practical Execute rigorous empirical case evaluations, cost-benefit analyses and stakeholder validation studies.
ETC744 Critical Literature Synthesis & State-of-the-Art Analysis in Enterprise Architecture Theory Synthesize academic publications from MIS Quarterly, Information Systems Research and EJIS journals.
ETC745 Scalability Benchmarking, Governance Audit & Compliance Verification Practical Subject the enterprise blueprint to rigorous regulatory audits, resilience stress tests and compliance verification.
ETC746 Scientific Manuscript Preparation & Peer Review in Enterprise Architecture Theory Author a publication-ready academic manuscript adhering to top-tier information systems conference guidelines.
ETC747 Executive Strategic Direction & Corporate Technology Advisory Theory Translate specialized enterprise systems research into actionable C-suite technology strategies and executive roadmaps.
ETC748 Comprehensive Enterprise Portfolio & Reproducible Blueprint Package Practical Package reproducible ArchiMate models, governance policy templates, data schemas and technical documentation in Enterprise Architecture.
ETC749 MSc Enterprise Architecture Thesis Oral Defense & Public Academic Viva Voce Practical Defend the novel scientific thesis and enterprise architectural framework before an academic examination committee.
Pathway Snapshot
  • Target Award Private Master of Science Candidate
  • Study Level Postgraduate / MSc Pathways
  • Language English
  • Delivery Full-Time / Hybrid Delivery
Eligibility Guidelines

Recognized Bachelor Degree in computing, engineering, mathematics, quantitative discipline or relevant technical equivalence. English proficiency IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent.

Institutional Disclosure

Brookfield School of Computing is an independent private education institution in formation. Academic programmes, entry requirements, fees and awards are subject to institutional review and applicable Swiss legal regulations.