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MScMSc in Strategic Business in Strategic Business ITITValidation CompleteValidation CompleteManchester 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)

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University of University of PortsmouthPortsmouth 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.

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The DesignThe 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.

The New Centre for Student The New Centre for Student ActivityActivity 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.

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Programme Path …Programme Path …

IT Degree Non-IT Degree & 3 yrs relevant experience

5 yrs relevant experience(Supervisory/Managerial

Module 1 :Module 1 : IT – The Next Five Years / Principles of Enquiry IT – The Next Five Years / Principles of Enquiry

Module 2 : Module 2 : Task ManagementTask Management

Module 3 : Module 3 : Strategic Business AnalysisStrategic Business Analysis

Module 4 : Module 4 : Professional Systems Engineering **Professional Systems Engineering **

Research MethodologyResearch Methodology

DissertationDissertation

EntryEntryRequirementsRequirements

PostgraduatePostgraduateDiploma inDiploma inStrategicStrategicBusiness ITBusiness IT(PDSB)(PDSB)

Validated by NCC Education

Validated by University of Portsmouth

MSc in MSc in Strategic Strategic BusinessBusinessITIT

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1 year1 year

PDSB Program Description …PDSB Program Description …

12 months course designed for candidates from an Information 12 months course designed for candidates from an Information Technology (IT) backgroundTechnology (IT) background

The course provide a thorough knowledge of IT in business, The course provide a thorough knowledge of IT in business, strategy and management and will prepare the individual with strategy and management and will prepare the individual with the necessary academic skills and credits for the eventual the necessary academic skills and credits for the eventual continuation to a Master of Science (MSc) degree.continuation to a Master of Science (MSc) degree.

The course offers a strong IT theme running throughout the The course offers a strong IT theme running throughout the course and an opportunity to build on existing technical course and an opportunity to build on existing technical competencies, in networking, to an advance level.competencies, in networking, to an advance level.

4 main skill-sets focuses by this course :4 main skill-sets focuses by this course :

academic skills at post-degree levelacademic skills at post-degree level task management skillstask management skills business strategy skillsbusiness strategy skills advanced technology skillsadvanced technology skills

PDSB Program Description … PDSB Program Description … “Subject to change”“Subject to change”

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1. 100% AssignmentTask Management2

1. 100% AssignmentIT – The next 5 yrs / Principles of Enquiry

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weight = 30 credits)

assessment and credit weighting for PDSBassessment and credit weighting for PDSB

PDSB Program Description … PDSB Program Description … “Subject to change”“Subject to change”

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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 Management

• 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…Program Fees…

Course FeeCourse FeeOption 1 Full PaymentOption 1 Full Payment RM12, 000RM12, 000Option 2 Installment Option 2 Installment RM14, 000 RM14, 000

(1st payment RM3000+Subsequent RM1000 x 11)(1st payment RM3000+Subsequent RM1000 x 11)

Exam FeeExam FeeOption 1 Full paymentOption 1 Full payment £1450£1450Option 2 Installment by StageOption 2 Installment by Stage £ 700 £ 700 (Post Graduate Diploma)(Post Graduate Diploma)

£ 850£ 850 (Master)(Master)Option 3 Installment by Module Option 3 Installment by Module £250 x 4 module£250 x 4 module (Post Graduate Diploma)(Post Graduate Diploma)

£850 £850 (Master)(Master)

Registration FeeRegistration Fee RM500RM500

Sample Certificate…Sample Certificate…

MScMSc in Strategic Business IT in Strategic Business IT

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