Postgraduate Diploma (NCC) leading to MSc in
Strategic Business & Information System

MSc in Strategic Business and Information System is a continual education from Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business and Information System. 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.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent, or

• Non- IT degree but with at least three years work experience in an IT environment and some management or supervisory experience, or

• Five years work experience in an IT environment and some management or supervisory experience

Program Structure

Postgraduate Diploma - 9 months

Program Details 

• Research in Information Technology – reflecting on the application of research approaches and communicating research findings in a suitable format for dissemination.

• Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure – an overall view of how information technology is used within industrial enterprises, what is meant by “enterprise software” and how it is incorporated within the underlying IT infrastructure.

• Strategic Information Systems Analysis – the concept of strategic information systems and how they may be deployed and managed in such a way that supports, enhances and is consistent with, the overall business strategy.

• Project Management – managing and controlling IT projects in a commercial environment.

Research Methodology

Project Proposal

Project Specification

The concepts of Strategic Information Systems will be introduced and explained. Students will be enabled to use research methods relevant to Information Systems. Students will develop analytical and research skills suitable for analysing statistical data.

Dissertation -

Exposes students to a significant project that needs management under real world constraints. Promotes good project management and research skills, both in terms of dealing with a real world problem environment and the academic support required to underpin any proposed solution.

Develops written reporting skills in a focused and supportive environment. Provides opportunities to liase and relate to external 'clients' in a commercial, industrial or academic environment. Promotes the integration and enhancement of all the theoretical and practical skills developed during the taught course.