About the programme
The objectives of the Master of Information Technology are to:
- Strengthen your managerial skills and competencies in computerised technical know-how
- Improve your managerial capability in handling information management in business organisations
- Enhance your analytical skills and problem-solving capability in handling current issues in computer management
- Enhance your role as IT manager in the K-economy
Information technology and communication (ICT) play an important role in shaping our daily lives, both at work and at home. The role of information, communication and technology will be further enhanced in the information generation era as the business frontiers extend beyond any expected horizon.
The Master of Information Technology offers you an opportunity to enhance your managerial and technical competences in the challenging field of information technology and become the future knowledge workers in the knowledge economic era.
Note:
** Students with non-IT degree are required to take additional TWO courses as Audit.
** The offering of concentration/elective courses is the sole discretion of the faculty.
Entry requirements
Normal Entry
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computing OR non-Computing field, with CGPA of 2.5 and above.Where candidates without a Computing Degree are admitted, prerequisite modules in Computing must be offered to adequately prepare them for their advanced study.Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 may be admitted subject to a rigorous Internal Assessment process.
OR
APEL Admission
More than 30 years of age on 1 January in the year of application; ANDSTPM / Recognised Diploma / A-Levels / Equivalent; ANDRelevant work experience / prior experiential learning; ANDPass the APEL Assessment (Aptitude Test, Portfolio & Interview) conducted by OUM
What you’ll study
Core Courses
| Subject Name | Credit Hours |
| Advanced Database Systems | 3 |
| Advanced Object Oriented Programming | 4 |
| Advanced Computer Network | 3 |
| Software Quality and Metrics | 3 |
| Methodology of Information System Development | 3 |
| Project Management | 3 |
| Software Testing | 3 |
| Computer Architecture and Operating System | 3 |
| Web Design and Technologies | 3 |
| Project | 6 |
University Courses
| Elective Courses | |
| Subject Name | Credit Hours |
| Knowledge Management | 3 |
| Information System Planning (ISP) | 3 |
| Network Security | 3 |
Note:
1. OUM has the flexibility to offer any courses in any semester
2. The courses are subjected to change without prior notice
3. The offering of the elective courses is the sole discretion of the faculty
Career pathways
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