Masters Degree

1. Masters Degree

2. The Ultimate Qualification

3. What is it? • Two-part programme leading to Masters degree • First part leads to NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PDSB) • Second part leads to MSc in Strategic Business IT from University of Portsmouth (UK)

4. What is it? • Prepares students for senior business roles • Provides students with relevant management skills • Teaches students the strategic issues associated with businesses operating in an IT environment • Merges the real world of IT with valuable business training and examples of best working practice

5. Who Will You Attract • Recent graduates who want to develop the skills and knowledge to successfully undertake business management responsibilities • IT professionals who wish to reinforce their skills and experience • Graduate and non-graduate professionals who wish to obtain senior business roles

6. Entry Requirements • Programme suitable for a wide-range of potential students, as those with experience in the IT sector but no first degree can be accepted onto the course • BSc degree in IT or equivalent or

7. Entry Requirements • Non-IT degree and minimum three years work experience in IT environment and some management or supervisory experience or • Five years work experience in IT environment and some management or supervisory experience • If the student’s first language is not English they will also need a TOEFL score of 550 (or local equivalent)

8. Exemptions There will be an offer of an exemption from Module 4 ifthe student holds one of the following certifications in full • MCSE • CISCO • NOVELL

9. How the course will be taught • Lectures • Practical Sessions • Group Sessions • Individual Study

10. Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects IT - The Next Five Years/Principles of Enquiry • Explores broader contexts in which IS operate and their wider implications • Identifies external events which cause uncertainty within the IS design process • Assesses and reconciles ethical issues

11. Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects Task Management • Provides knowledge and skills to handle the uncertainty of task management for IS projects • Assess and evaluates the impact of human behaviour and communication and teaches approaches to task management

12. Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects Strategic Business Analysis • Explores the issues surrounding the application of IT in defining and implementing strategic objectives • Reflects upon the purpose of strategic analysis and strategic planning. Identifies the application of tools and techniques

13. Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects Professional Systems Engineering • Equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage the development of IS using workgroup products

14. Learning to Succeed - MSc Subjects • Research Methodology • Dissertation

15. Your Workload • Four modules for PDSB = 810 hours total • Two modules for MSc = 400 hours total

16. Assessment PDSB • Assignment/Coursework – 100% • No Examination Required MSc • Research - 25% • Dissertation - 75%

17. Quality Learning Environment • Teaching quality - experienced in IT Industry • Annual Inspections • Regional Moderator

18. Benefits to Students • Build on their existing IT skills & experience • Enhance their career opportunities • Obtain employment with international organisations • Look forward to A Successful Future Anywhere in the World

19. Globally Respected Quality • International high status • Only NCC Education Accredited Partners can deliver NCC Education courses • Up-to-date course content • High quality course materials

20. Student Support • Education centre • NCC Education Head Office • NCC Education website • NCC Education online newsletter

21. The Experience to help you Succeed • Worlds leading independent IT qualification awarding body • Pioneering history - over 35 years • Over 300 Accredited Partners • Courses available in over 40 countries • Over 200,000 people assessed annually

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