NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) leading to MSc in
Strategic Business Information Technology awarded by the
University of Portsmouth
HE Level: Level M (Masters) | NQF Level: 7
The NCC Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information
Technology programme at Maritime Greenwich College is a gateway
to the MSc Strategic Business Information Technology awarded by
the University of Portsmouth.
NCC Education’s
Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information
Technology offers students a strategic and holistic
perspective of Information Technology, Information Systems and
Computing application in ‘real life’ business and enterprises.
It widens the students horizons and employability in the ever-
competitive job market.
Programme Learning Outcomes
This programme
provides you with a thorough knowledge of IT in business and
gives you the academic skills and credits for progression to an
MSc degree. A strong IT theme runs through the programme,
building on existing technical competencies to an advanced
level.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's degree
in IT or equivalent,
OR
A non-IT degree
with at least 3 years' vocational IT experience, some at
managerial/supervisory level,
OR
Five years'
vocational IT experience, some of which is
managerial/supervisory.
ALSO
Candidates who have
not studied at Bachelor's level using English language need an
IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent deemed suitable by NCC Education.
Programme Structure:
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IT – The Next Five Years / Principles of Enquiry
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Task Management
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Strategic Business Analysis
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Computer Networking Management
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Assessment Mode:
Coursework, case-studies and seminars. No examinations.
Delivery Method
Classroom based and
online.
Duration
Mode: Full-Time – 18 Months, 15-21 hrs a week
Commencement: September, January and July of every academic year
Course Fee
UK Residence Students: £4,900
Overseas Residence
Students: £5,900
MSc in Strategic Business IT awarded by
the University of Portsmouth
HE Level: Level M
(Masters) | NQF Level: 7
Programme Learning Outcomes
The follow-up to
the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT, it is
designed to build on your existing IT skills and develop the
skills and knowledge to undertake IT management responsibilities
and senior roles. It will do so be exploring the principles of
research relating to the strategic issues associated with
businesses operating within the IT environment, culminating in a
significant study project aiming to resolve such an issue.
In addition, the
programme aims to:
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Provide a
challenging, stimulating and self-rewarding study experience
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Provide a
framework for individual study paths based on choice from a
range of options |
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Develop a range
of key problem-solving skills by means of opportunities provided
in the Research Methods unit |
Programme Structure
This top-up
programme consists of two elements:
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Research
Methodology |
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Research Project
Dissertation |
Entry Requirements
NCC Education PgD
SBIT
AND
IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent deemed suitable by NCC Education and
the University of Portsmouth
AND
an undergraduate degree or 5 years’ recent experience in a
related professional field.
Assessment Mode:
This 60-credit
programme is 100% assessment based, with 15 credits for the
Research Methods Unit, requiring the construction of a project
specification, and 45 credits for the Research Project unit,
assessed by Dissertation.
Academic Progression
Students graduating
from the MSc with the University of Portsmouth may apply to
undertake a research degree, however, such progression is not
automatic.
Career Progression
MSc SBIT graduates
can expect to enter Senior Management posts.
Duration
Three months
part-time for the Research Methods unit, after successful
completion of which the Research Project may be undertaken in no
fewer than 18 weeks and no longer than one year.
Delivery Method
Online through a
Virtual Learning Environment, supported by email and instant
messaging and supported by an academic supervisor at the project
stage.
Foundation Diploma
