Introduction

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

Stage 1: The Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Strategic Business IT awarded by NCC Education.

This stage consists of four modules that are held online at the ArabianCampus.com. These modules provide students with relevant critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior staff.

On successful completion of PgD in Strategic Business Information Technology, students are enrolled directly with the University for the MSc. program.

Stage 2: The Master of Science (MSc) in Strategic Business IS.

The MSc. consists of two modules: Research Methodology and Dissertation, taught on-line by the University lecturers.

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This program is desgined for IT and computing graduates or IT practitioners who wish to further develop their careers.

The program covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior staff. The program will also develop the academic skills required for further study at master's level.

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 program.

PgD Entry Requirements

Route 1

• UK bachelor's degree with honours (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science or related subject.
• IT graduates who hold a bachelor's ordinary or pass-level degreee (or equivalent) in Information Technology or related subject with exceptionally high marks may be considered for admission, at the discretion of NCC Education.

Route 2

• UK bachelor's degree with honours in a non-IT-related subject AND
• Three (3) years work experience in an IT environment, with evidence of technical or managerial responsibility.

Route 3

• Five years' work experience in an IT environment with evidence of technical or managerial responsibility AND
• The ability to demostrate suitability for academic study, via personal or telephone interview with the Course Co-ordinator at the student's Accreditated Partner Center.

Students whose first langauge is not English will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, as outlined in the NCC Education English Requirements for Postgraduate Entry document.

MSc Entry requirements:

• Successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma modules.

Program Structure

	PgD Modules
	Research in Information Technology
	Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure
	Strategic Information Systems Analysis
	Project Management
PgD in Strategic Business IT
Awarded by NCC Education, UK
	MSc Modules
	Research Methodology (6 weeks)
	Dissertation (minimum 18 weeks)
MSc in Strategic Business IS

About NCC Education

NCC Education is a global provider and an awarding body of quality, British education programs in Business and IT, ranging from foundation to postgraduate level. NCC Education provides students with the opportunity to gain internationally recognized British qualifications by studying locally at one of its global network of Accredited Partner Centres, either through the classroom or online.

Employers seek people with NCC Education qualifications because they know that NCC graduates make effective and practical contributions to their company's success. Currently NCC Education has an extensive network of Accredited Partner Centres in over 50 countries. Accreditation Status NCC Education is accredited to award the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Infomration Technology by Ofqual in England. Ofqual Accreditation at Level 7 of the NQF, Ref: 500/1722/6 (FHEQ level 'M').

Program Duration

This course consists of two stages:

For the NCC Education PgD in Strategic Business IT containing 4 modules, delivered online by Accredited Partner - Arabian Campus. Duration is normally 1 year full-time to 2 years part-time.

For the MSc program containing 2 modules taught online by the University lecturers, Duration is in general, 18 months of work. Each stduent works through the disseration at their own pace with one-to-one supervision.

eLearning Tools

• Student notes available online and in downloadable format
• Weekly facilitated synchronous chat sessions
• Facilitated asynchronous discussion board
• Online quizzes, and self-assessment tools
• Open student discussion forums
• e-Mails

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