Masters Degree

The Ultimate Qualification

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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Exemptions

There will be an offer of an exemption from Module 4

if the student holds one of the following certifications in

full

• MCSE

• CISCO

• NOVELL

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How the course will be taught

• Lectures

• Practical Sessions

• Group Sessions

• Individual Study

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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

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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

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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

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Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects

Professional Systems Engineering

• Equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage the development of IS using workgroup products

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Learning to Succeed - MSc Subjects

• Research Methodology

• Dissertation

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Your Workload

• Four modules for PDSB = 810 hours total

• Two modules for MSc = 400 hours total

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Assessment

PDSB• Assignment/Coursework – 100%• No Examination Required

MSc• Research - 25%• Dissertation - 75%

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Quality Learning Environment

• Teaching quality - experienced in IT Industry

• Annual Inspections

• Regional Moderator

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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

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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

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Student Support

• Education centre

• NCC Education Head Office

• NCC Education website

• NCC Education online newsletter

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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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Certificate

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Certificate