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What is it?
• Two-part programme leading to Masters degree
• First part leads to NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PDSB)
• Second part leads to MSc in Strategic Business IT from University of Portsmouth (UK)
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What is it?
• Prepares students for senior business roles
• Provides students with relevant management skills
• Teaches students the strategic issues associated with businesses operating in an IT environment
• Merges the real world of IT with valuable business training and examples of best working practice
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Who Will You Attract
• Recent graduates who want to develop the skills and knowledge to successfully undertake business management responsibilities
• IT professionals who wish to reinforce their skills and experience
• Graduate and non-graduate professionals who wish to obtain senior business roles
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Entry Requirements
• Programme suitable for a wide-range of potential students, as those with experience in the IT sector but no first degree can be accepted onto the course
• BSc degree in IT or equivalent or
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Entry Requirements
• Non-IT degree and minimum three years work experience in IT environment and some management or supervisory experience or
• Five years work experience in IT environment and some management or supervisory experience
• If the student’s first language is not English they will also need a TOEFL score of 550 (or local equivalent)
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Exemptions
There will be an offer of an exemption from Module 4
if the student holds one of the following certifications in
full
• MCSE
• CISCO
• NOVELL
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Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects
IT - The Next Five Years/Principles of Enquiry• Explores broader contexts in which IS operate and their
wider implications
• Identifies external events which cause uncertainty within the IS design process
• Assesses and reconciles ethical issues
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Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects
Task Management
• Provides knowledge and skills to handle the uncertainty of task management for IS projects
• Assess and evaluates the impact of human behaviour and communication and teaches approaches to task management
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Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects
Strategic Business Analysis
• Explores the issues surrounding the application of IT in defining and implementing strategic objectives
• Reflects upon the purpose of strategic analysis and strategic planning. Identifies the application of tools and techniques
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Learning to Succeed - PDSB Subjects
Professional Systems Engineering
• Equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage the development of IS using workgroup products
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Assessment
PDSB• Assignment/Coursework – 100%• No Examination Required
MSc• Research - 25%• Dissertation - 75%
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Quality Learning Environment
• Teaching quality - experienced in IT Industry
• Annual Inspections
• Regional Moderator
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Benefits to Students
• Build on their existing IT skills & experience
• Enhance their career opportunities
• Obtain employment with international organisations
• Look forward to A Successful Future Anywhere in the World
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Globally Respected Quality
• International high status
• Only NCC Education Accredited Partners can deliver NCC Education courses
• Up-to-date course content
• High quality course materials
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Student Support
• Education centre
• NCC Education Head Office
• NCC Education website
• NCC Education online newsletter
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The Experience to help you Succeed
• Worlds leading independent IT qualification awarding body
• Pioneering history - over 35 years
• Over 300 Accredited Partners
• Courses available in over 40 countries
• Over 200,000 people assessed annually