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Introduction

MSc (Master of Science) in Strategic Business Information Technology is a two stage program.

Stage 1: The first stage is the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PgD) awarded by NCC Education. This stage consists of four modules that are held online at the ArabianCampus.com. These modules provide students with relevant management skills and an understanding of the strategic issues associated with businesses operating in an IT environment. On completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information Technology, students are enrolled directly with the University of Portsmouth for the MSc program.

Stage 2: The second stage is the Master of Science (MSc) in Strategic Busines Information Technology. It consists of two modules: Research Methodology and Dissertation, taught on-line by the University of Portsmouth lecturers. The MSc is awarded by the University of Portsmouth.

This program provides a thorough knowledge of IT in business, strategy and management. There is a strong IT theme running throughout the course and an opportunity to build on existing technical competencies, in networking, to an advanced level.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT is designed for candidates from an Information Technology (IT) background. The course provides a thorough knowledge about IT in business and will prepare the individual with the necessary academic skills and credits for the eventual continuation to a Master of Science (MSc) degree.

The learning outcome of the course is to equip the candidates with the necessary abilities to analyse the complex and interacting issues of a real world domain, to identify and be capable of analysing alternative approaches to address these issues, and to select the most appropriate approach on the basis of experience and disciplined thought.

The Underlying Philosophy of the Course

Candidates should not only be familiar with the course modules and their content but also their purpose and how the modules interrelate. In particular, it is important to emphasise the philosophy underpinning the overall course design i.e.:

• To address issues rather than technological detail.
• To emphasise the relationship of Information System (IS) ot the broader organisational context and the world at large.
• To encourage and develop the critical abilities of candidates and to equip them for positions requiring strategic thinking and a significant degree of responsibility for medium to long term planning.

Benefits of the course

• Learn best examples of work practice in preparation for senior business roles
• Understand IT issues affecting global businesses today
• Take an affordable route to acquiring a Masters qualification

Career opportunities

Prepares graduates for careers in senior IT management or to progress to a PhD.

Profile of Candidates

This course is designed for:

• Individuals who wish to build on their existing IT skills whilst being introduced to a range of business and mangement issues which will equipthem with relevant skills and knowledge to undertake responsibilities;
• IT personnel who wish to enhance their career opportunities, specifically in the areas of management and strategic business analysis;
• Individuals who wish to gain credit transfer to a top-up MSc programme.

PgD Entry Requirements

• A bachelors degree in IT or equivalent, or
• A non-IT degree but with at least three years work experience in an IT environment, together with some management or supervisory experience, or
• Five years work experience in an IT environment together with some management or supervisory experience, and
• Teaching Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of atleast 550 or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 (or their equivalent) for candidates whose first language is not English.

MSc Entry requirements:

• Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma modules.

Program Structure

Postgraduate Diploma Modules
	IT The Next Five Years/ Principles of Enquiry
	Task Management
	Strategic Business Analysis
	Computer Networking and Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT
Awarded by NCC Education, UK
MSc Modules
	Research Methodology (6 weeks)
	Dissertation (minimum 18 weeks)
MSc in Strategic Business IT
Awarded by the University of Portsmouth, UK

About NCC Education

NCC Education is one of the world's leading IT qualification-awarding bodies with numerous academic and professional education and training courses being offered internationally.

Employers seek people with NCC Education qualifications because they know that NCC trained staff can make effective and practical contributions to their company's success. Currently NCC Education has over 300 centres in over 30 countries and conduct over 150,000 test and examinations.