MSc Information Technology
In the competitive world of IT, having a Master's degree can help to set you apart from your peers, strengthening your skills and confidence and ultimately giving you an added advantage when considering career progression.
This MSc Information Technology online degree has been designed to give you the tools and understanding to forge a successful career in IT with the flexibility of online learning, so you don’t need to take a career break to make this happen. You will expand your theoretical knowledge with the practical application of research, analysis, and decision making.
Our tutors have many years’ experience in IT and they understand the pressures of balancing study around work and family commitments. We like to know that our students feel confident about the quality of their online study and in our latest feedback survey, 100%* of our online Information Technology MSc students agree that, the teaching on their course was good.
Course Duration:18 Months
General Registration:
250€
Semester Exams Fee:99€
Tuition Fee (AFRICA):
4,594.00€
Tuition Fee (INT):7,989.00€
Key elements of the course
Problem-solvers welcome
This is an exciting MSc because it asks you to find solutions to existing and emerging issues in the industry. Our expert online tutors will help you learn to tackle work-based challenges and use IT practically and intelligently. You’ll explore relatively new topics such as cloud computing as well as fundamental skills in traditional areas such as advanced databases and IT project management. Because of the course’s practical application, you can explore areas within your own geographical region, industry and personal interest which can be directly applied to the workplace.
- plan your profession
- research your choices
- enhance the skills you'll need to have to land the job you need
- Pick up a comprehension of your subjects in moral, social, scholarly, scholastic and business connections
- Develop efficient and intelligent consciousness you could call your own learning and expert practice
- discover opening
- enhance your employability skills by working with a coach
- Figure out how to be imaginative and open to new potential outcomes - particularly in the work environment
- Assembles a strong foundation for further learning.
Practical application for global developments
We use our professional links with local, national and multinational companies to stay in tune with the global developments in the industry and to help us ensure the program covers the ground that today’s employers would expect.
Studying online gives you the flexibility to study at the most convenient time and place for you. Course modules still operate within a fixed trimester but you can choose to study during the day, in the evenings or at the weekend rather than having to attend fixed lectures.
What you will study
You will need to complete all of the following modules. The order in which you take modules will vary depending on when you start your course.
How you will learn
Pace of study
We recommend about 20 hours of study per week to complete one 20-credit module over a 10-week trimester. If you aim to study two modules in one trimester, we recommend 40 hours of study per week.
Assessment method
This course is assessed through 100% coursework with a range of methods, such as essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.
Entry requirements
You will need:
- Honors degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications/experience in a computing discipline
- A minimum of 2-3 years of broad computer experience
- To provide a copy of your full CV with your online application.
Applicants with a lower degree classification in a Computing-related discipline may still be considered for entry to the program where they can demonstrate a minimum number of years of relevant work experience in a management or supervisory position, supported by employers' references.
English language qualifications
If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C
About your fees
This figure would be the total cost of this course in the current academic year. However, please note that fees normally increase in line with inflation and the University's strategic approach to fees, which is reviewed on an annual basis. The total fee you pay may, therefore, increase if your course lasts longer than one year.
However, please also note that you can receive a 5% discount if you either:
- Pay your full course fees upfront, or
- When enrolling in September, pay for all of your modules to be studied in that academic year upfront.
Fees and funding
2019/20
| Per 20 credits | Modules | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 - Certificate | Per 20 credits GH¢3,437 | Modules3 | Cost GH¢10,311 |
| Stage 2 - Diploma | Per 20 credits GH¢3,437 | Modules3 | Cost GH¢10,311 |
| Stage 3 - Masters | Per 20 credits GH¢3,437 | Modules1 | Cost GH¢10,215 |
| Total cost | Per 20 credits | Modules | Cost GH¢30,839 |
Flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay monthly and only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront, receive 5% discount and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
This MSc in Information Technology will give you excellent employment and earnings potential, because information technology is such a large and vital business, right across the globe.
Due to the diverse nature of IT, opportunities will exist in a variety of business areas including programming, networking, databases and web technologies. There is also a growing demand for specialists, who can make strategic use of IT to deliver innovative business opportunities, using technologies such as cloud computing.
If you enjoy the Independent Scholarship part of this MSc, you might want to think about undertaking further research leading to a PhD or even looking for roles within a research and development environment.