The PgD/MSc programme is a one year six months programme of study. It is divided into two major qualifications. The first year of the programme is the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information Systems (PgD) which is awarded by NCC Education. The second year of the programme is the MSc degree in Strategic Business Information Systems awarded by the University of Hertfordshire. The PgD/MSc Strategic Business Information Systems programme examines the relationship between computing and business. Through research and teaching, the programme creates new knowledge and a deeper understanding of the role of technology in business.

If a student is going to work in business and try to have an impact on how a company does business; how well it coordinates with other companies, how efficiently it conducts its business, how well it manages the knowledge and skills of its employees-then the student must understand technology. Strategic Business Information Systems curriculum emphasizes skills in three areas: the fundamentals of business administration; a deep understanding of the role information systems play in business strategy, management and operations; and technical competence that will enable the student to analyse genuine business problems from an Information Systems perspective, and to design, build and maintain systems that solve them. Different programmes emphasise these areas to different levels. The Programme ranges from those that introduce the student to the problems of managing complex information resources demanded by progressive firms to those that build applied skills with today's computer-based analytical tools - and everything in between.

The Programme prepares students for senior IT business roles by providing them with management skills and an understanding of the IT issues affecting businesses today.

PgD in Strategic Business Information Systems, Awarded by NCC Education

Course Structure and Syllabus

The PgD programme consists of four (4) modules.

Teaching and Assessment

Most of the modules are assessed by a combination of written examinations and coursework assignments. Examination is a 90 minutes written examination. Coursework is a set of one or more tasks assessed by a written report. Proposal is a single, assessed research report. The overall module mark is computed from the weighted average of its components. The pass marks for a module is 40%. Where a module is assessed by examination and coursework, a mark of 30% or more must be achieved in both components.
 

A pass in all four (4) of the above modules will earn the student an award of the Post-Graduate Diploma (PgD) certificate.

MSc degree, Awarded by the University of Hertfordshire

Programme Overview

Programme Features

 

Access to professional online lectures

Study online through 'StudyNet', a state-of-art virtual learning environment

Achieve a Master's degree by a reputable UK university

StudyNet

The StudyNet virtual learning environment is available 24/7 from the web from any location.

Students receive lecture notes, course materials, online-discussion and group work facilities, interactive blogs, communication with tutors and fellow students, access to digital library collections and a personal e-portfolio.

StudyNet means students can carry their studies with them and stay in touch from home, work and overseas. The University of Hertfordshire is a leader in the use of electronic systems to support learning.

Assessment

The Programme requires an online research methods module and the submission of a dissertation (60 credits).

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent or A non-IT degree but with at least three years' work experience in an IT environment, together with some management or supervisory experience or Five years' work experience in an IT environment together with some management or supervisory experience

Please Note For candidates whose bachelor's degree was completed in a language other than English: TOEFL score of 580 - 600 or IELTS score of 6.0 - 6.5, or their equivalent.

It is recognized that many experienced IT professionals who work within the industry do not have a degree. Therefore, where an IT professional can display a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience, and is able to show his/her suitability (via interview with the Course Coordinator), he/she may be accepted onto the programme.

Duration: 1 1/2  years

Course Fee:

PG-Diploma in Strategic Business IS (PART I) - £ 4,500 

Msc in  Strategic Business IS (PART I & PART II) - £ 6,500