Master of Science in Business Information Technology enables students to:
Analyse and apply the fundamental principles involved in managing in an information technology environment.
Be an effective 'hybrid manager' in applying IT to support business needs.
Critically evaluate technological developments and make informed
recommendations on suitable technology adaptations for strategic
advantage.
Effectively lead and supervise the strategic technology transformation projects at an enterprise level.
Benefits
Course designed to meet the most current needs in industry
This course is created after much market research to determine the type of knowledge and skills needed by IT professionals to upgrade and make themselves valuable to their organisations. The 6 modules are carefully chosen to ensure that students gain expertise in the professional management of technology within the organization to achieve strategic advantage.
Course has practical-oriented assessment strategies and no written examinations
Since this course is targeted at IT/IS practitioners, it makes sense to design the course with 100% coursework assessment instead of requiring candidates to rote learn for exam purposes. This strategy enables students to appreciate the relevance of fundamental theories and principles to real-world problems at work.
Highly Qualified Facilitators
Facilitators are highly qualified in their subject areas and in tune with the best practices in the industry. They are also very experienced online coaches, having done facilitation in various other online programmes.
Flexible Learning via the PurpleTrain.com platform
This flexible method of learning allows learners to juggle study commitments without compromising on work responsibilities.
Modular Course Structure
With a modular course structure for all taught elements in the programme, students will be able to create their own study path and customise the programme according to their individual constraints, needs and learning style.
Programme Structure
The student has to complete 5 taught modules plus the dissertation over a duration of not less than 24 months.
Stage I
Unit Code
Unit Name
Credits
BT601
Enterprise Knowledge Management
25
BT602
Strategic Management of IT/IS
25
BT603
Enterprise Resource Planning
25
BT604
Enterprise Software Development
25
BT605
Research Methodologies
20
Stage II
Unit Code
Unit Name
Credits
BT606
Dissertation
60
Important Notice: For all UOW-Master students, you are allowed only ONE ATTEMPT at a failed module.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, students will be able to evaluate and implement strategy management of information technology.
Admission Requirements
An initial Bachelors degree in Computing, Information systems or related areas awarded by a recognised degree awarding body
A non-graduate qualification, which the University has deemed to be of a satisfactory standard for the purpose of postgraduate admission.
A non-graduate whose relative lack of formal qualifications is compensated for by his/her age and relevant work experience, provided the candidate has held, for a minimum of two years, a responsible position, which is relevant to the scheme to be pursued.
Proficiency in the English language as evidenced by a prior formal degree that used English as a medium of instruction or a TOEFL score of 550 or higher in cases where the medium of instruction in the prior formal education pursued is a language other than English.
All applications must be accompanied by :
2 copies of Official Transcripts from University/College
2 copies of Official Certificates
Application Form
3 Passport Photos
Letter of recommendation from employer (2 years of work experience)
An interview may be required for certain cases.
Programme Structure and Duration
Academic Calendar:
Intakes: every Monday and Thursday.
Duration:
Minimum duration to complete the course is 2 years. Maximum duration is 5 years.
Programme Delivery:
Face to face and via electronic Virtual Campus (eVC)
Method of Assessment:
This programme is assessed through 100% coursework
Administrative Details
Administration Fees : RM700 (Non-Refundable)
Course Fees : Please contact us for more details
Contact Us
Informatics Kuala Lumpur
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