Information Technology (Business) MSc

MScPostgraduateComputer Science
Part Time Available

About This Programme

One-year MSc Information Technology (Business), IT with a business management focus. Mandatory modules: Databases and Information Systems (Sep), Digital and Knowledge Economy (Jan), Research Methods and Project Planning (Jan), Masters Project and Dissertation (May). Optional September modules: Information Systems Methodologies, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Software Engineering Foundations, Competitive Strategy, Strategic Innovation Management. Optional January modules: Big Data Management, Digital Marketing Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Strategic Project Management. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) in a numerate subject area, or equivalent overseas qualification. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Full-time 1 year; part-time 4 semesters (24 months) + 6-month dissertation = 30 months for January entrants. Tuition AED 107,484/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 53,742/year part-time. Accreditations: BCS (Chartered Institute for IT), CITP accreditation for Chartered IT Professional + CEng accreditation for Incorporated Engineer; Euro-Inf international quality assurance recognition; UAE MoHESR; UK Royal Charter. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.

What You'll Study

Year 1

Detailed course guide Full-time students take four courses in Semester 1 and a further four in Semester 2. Results from these examinations determine whether students progress to an individual project and dissertation of four months. In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project and dissertation.

  • Databases and Information Systems
  • Digital and Knowledge Economy
  • Research Methods and Project Planning
  • Masters Project and Dissertation

Optional courses

  • Information Systems Methodologies
  • Statistical Modelling and Analysis
  • Software Engineering Foundations
  • Competitive Strategy
  • Big Data Management
  • Digital Marketing Analytics
  • e-Commerce Technology
  • Strategic Project Management

Entry Requirements

Academic: For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) in a numerate subject area will be considered. Equivalent overseas qualifications will also be considered. To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter.

Programme Details

Award

MSc

Start Date

September, January

Duration

1 year

Qualification

MSc

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time / Part time

Delivery Format

In person