Course
Content
The
Master's programme aims to develop reflective academic practitioners and
provide the technical knowledge and skills associated with the development
and management of computer systems and related software and equipment within
a business context.
Programme
Objectives
A. Knowledge and understanding of:
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Business plans and their relation to IT provision, procurement and economics. |
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Risk assessment and management practices in implementing IT solutions.
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Effective
research ad presentation practices |
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Global
issues and the importance of an Internet presence. |
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Management
issues associated with electronic communications, eCormmerce models,
environment, architectures and components. |
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General
security in computer systems, legal and ethical issues.
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Distributed
systems, data communication and IT complexity issues.
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New
technology and its business impact. |
B. Cognitive skills. Ability to:
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Appreciate strategic business IT concepts in terms of competitive advantage and or organisational effectiveness and efficiency. |
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Develop general abilities of an intellectual, analytical problem-solving nature related t IT procurement and use. |
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Critically evaluate business needs against the available IT. |
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Plan, manage, research and report on a significant project. |
C. Subject Specific skills. Ability to:
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Advise on the use of IT in making strategic business decisions. |
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Advise on strategic IT and communication plans for national and international arenas. |
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Understand strategic business IT plans and their implementation. |
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Prepare written review of academin related journal articles. |
C. Key skills. Ability to:
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Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and in appropriate forms of presentation and design of research plans. |
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Read and understand documents related to software products and systems and assess their usefulness in business. |
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Use Information Technology to handle data, simulation and assist with design and testing. |
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Apply mathematical techniques in business simulation and practice and undertake data analysis. |
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Assess problem domains and formulates appropriate problem solving strategies. |
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Build on previous experience in order to generalise. |
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Ability to work in teams to achieve goals but nevertheless be distinctively individual. |
The Postgraduate Diploma stage developed by NCC Education UK consists of 3 compulsory core modules and 1 module which offers systems electives. The 2 top-up MSc modules are approved and overseen by the University of Portsmouth, UK.
Core Modules
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PMSC001 - IT - The next 5 Years/Principles of Enquiry |
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PMSC002 - Task Management |
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