MSc in Strategic Business IT by University of Portsmouth,UK … pathway to… Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PDSB) by NCC, UK

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About NCC education… MSc in Strategic Business IT Validation Complete Manchester based NCC Education and the University of Portsmouth, UK are pleased to announce that their eagerly awaited Masters degree programme has been awarded full validation. The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT has been running since September 2001. The recently awarded full validation enables students who have completed the Postgraduate element of the programme to enrol on the MSc top-up programme. Left to right: Andrew Rennie (MSc Programme Manager, NCC Education), Dr Jonathan Britt (Head of Technology Extended Campus, University of Portsmouth), David Snow (Executive Director Programme Development, NCC Education)

About the University… University of Portsmouth has a record of 125 years of higher education. Since its foundation in 1869, the institution has grown considerably, linking up with other educational establishments to build its reputation as a centre of academic excellence. Since the award of the first degree in 1900, the University of Portsmouth has maintained its commitment to promoting excellence in teaching research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.

About the University…                                                                 The New Centre for Student Activity The Student Centre project is due for completion in August 2002. The University of Portsmouth will accommodate the best student services and support building available in the UK.                                                                          The Design The design incorporates the latest in light design, and the cutting edge in air control systems to ensure the safety and comfort of our members and customers. The design has also taken into account the diverse and multi-cultural population of the University, with the provision of alcohol-free areas, an international students bar as well as a family area for those students with children.

½ year Programme Path … 1 year MSc in Strategic Business IT Dissertation ½ year Research Methodology Validated by University of Portsmouth Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PDSB) Module 4 : Professional Systems Engineering ** Module 3 : Strategic Business Analysis 1 year Module 2 : Task Management Module 1 : IT – The Next Five Years / Principles of Enquiry Validated by NCC Education Entry Requirements IT Degree Non-IT Degree & 3 yrs relevant experience 5 yrs relevant experience (Supervisory/Managerial

PDSB Program Description … 12 months course designed for candidates from an Information Technology (IT) background The course provide a thorough knowledge of IT in business, strategy and management and will prepare the individual with the necessary academic skills and credits for the eventual continuation to a Master of Science (MSc) degree. The course offers a strong IT theme running throughout the course and an opportunity to build on existing technical competencies, in networking, to an advance level. 4 main skill-sets focuses by this course : academic skills at post-degree level task management skills business strategy skills advanced technology skills

(all modules carries the same credit weight = 30 credits) PDSB Program Description … “Subject to change” assessment and credit weighting for PDSB 100% Assignment Research Methodology M Sc Dissertation Professional Systems Engineering ** 4 Strategic Business Analysis 3 Task Management 2 IT – The next 5 yrs / Principles of Enquiry 1 P D S B Assessment Module (all modules carries the same credit weight = 30 credits)

P D S B PDSB Program Description … “Subject to change” Module Synopsis 1 IT – The next 5 yrs / Principles of Enquiry Explore the broader contexts in which Information System (IS) operate and reflect on their implications within the IS design process. To identify both current & prospective external events which cause uncertainty within the IS design process. 2 Task Manageme nt Knowledge & skills to handle the uncertainty of task management, reflecting specifically upon the features of IS projects. Impact of human behaviour & communication on task management and approaches used to facilitate management activities. 3 Strategic Business Analysis Explore issues surrounding IT application. Apply strategic analysis & planning through application of tools and techniques. 4 Professional Systems Engineering ** Knowledge and skills to manage the development of IS using workgroup products like Microsoft Windows NT/2000.

Program Fees… Course Fee Registration Fee RM500 Exam Fee Option 1 Full Payment RM12, 000 Option 2 Installment RM14, 000 (1st payment RM3000+Subsequent RM1000 x 11) Registration Fee RM500 Exam Fee Option 1 Full payment £1450 Option 2 Installment by Stage £ 700 (Post Graduate Diploma) £ 850 (Master) Option 3 Installment by Module £250 x 4 module (Post Graduate Diploma) £850 (Master)

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