MSc Information Technology (Business)

This programme aims to impart understanding and skills in key business management and information technology subjects at Master’s level. It covers the design and development of IT systems, the management of IT projects, the digital economy and the development of business applications.

January entrants

Students starting the programme in January should note that it runs part-time runs for 4 semesters (24 months) + dissertation (March to August, 6 months) (total 30 months).

Students enrolling for the January intake programmes are not required to be be on campus during the summer break.

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

"The coursework and projects provided me with an in-depth knowledge of various concepts and the latest programming techniques."

Shaheena Althaf, Information Technology, MSc

Course content

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’ duration leading to the MSc degree.

On this programme, the following taught courses are mandatory:

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

Students can then choose five courses from the following:

• Strategic Project Management
• Database and Information Systems
• Network Applications
• Project Management
• Software Engineering Foundations
• Statistical Model and Analysis
• Competitive Strategy
• Big Data Management

In addition to these taught courses, students pursuing the Masters qualification undertake a research project and dissertation.