1.0 Name of the Programme: M.Sc Information Technology
Programme Code: 5401
- Entry Requirements
To be admitted for the M.Sc Information Technology programme, a candidate is expected to:
- i) Have at least credit level passes in five (5) subjects at the Senior Secondary Certificate or its equivalent NECO, GCE ‘O’ level, NABTEB or TC II ‘O’ level examinations. The credit level passes must include English language, Mathematics and Physics to form the core subjects and any other two (2) credit level passes from Chemistry, Biology/Agric, Further Mathematics and Computer Studies taken from a maximum of two (2) sittings.
- i) A minimum of Second-Class Lower (2.4/5.0 points) CGPA at the First-Degree level in Computing-related fields from recognised institutions in addition to (i) above.
- ii) A Minimum of 3.0/5.0 points CGPA at the PGD level, in Computing-related fields from recognised institutions in addition to (i) above.
Note:
Computing-related fields
Computing-related fields from recognized institutions include: Computer Science, Data Management, Information Technology, Mathematics, Maths and Statistics, Statistics, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Communication Technology, Physics Electronics, Physics with Mathematics, System Engineering, Computer with Mathematics
3.0 Aims and Objectives
The M.Sc Information Technology programme focuses on the latest technological trends in Information and Communication Technology with major emphasis on Internet technologies.
3.1 Aims
The M.Sc Information Technology programme aims at admitting research-oriented graduates of Computer Science and Information Technology into the high echelon of IT professionalism. The programme is expected to exploit all the web-based resources at NOUN to guide students into ground breaking research areas towards concluding their periods of study with an internationally comparable thesis by each student
3.2 Objectives
The M.Sc Information Technology programme is designed mainly to make the students be up-to-date with emerging developments in IT profession. Thus, at the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:
- design a one-stop website model for high class conglomerate establishments;
- demonstrate advanced programming skills in various modern programming tools;
- manage very large web-based information systems; and
- confidently administer large networks and manage large database systems.
- Programme Structure and Degree Rules
Duration of the Programme
Students pursuing M.Sc programme in Information Technology must complete at least 35 credits to satisfy the University’s regulations.
15 Credits from table 1 (first semester course)
20 Credits from table 2 (second semester courses)
The core courses listed in Table 1 are designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of Information Technology.
The courses listed in Table 2 allow students to broaden their knowledge and skills, hence assisting them to operate more effectively.
- Outline of Course Structure
The M. Sc Information Technology programme is structured into 3 semesters as shown below
|
Course Code |
Course Titles |
Unit(s) |
Status |
|
1st Semester |
|
|
|
|
GST807 |
A Study Guide for the Distance Learner |
2 |
C |
|
CIT843 |
Introduction to Database Management Systems |
2 |
C |
|
CIT831 |
Software Engineering Methodologies |
3 |
C |
|
CIT841 |
Advanced Information Storage and Retrieval |
2 |
E |
|
CIT811 |
User Interface Design and Ergonomics |
3 |
E |
|
CIT853 |
Internet concepts and Web Design |
2 |
C |
|
CIT855 |
Advanced Cyber Security |
2 |
E |
|
CIT891 |
Advanced Multimedia Technology |
3 |
E |
|
CIT851 |
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
C |
|
|
Total Credit Units |
20 |
|
|
2nd Semester |
|
|
|
|
CIT802 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
C |
|
CIT832 |
Operating Systems Concepts and Networking |
2 |
E |
|
|
Management |
|
|
|
CIT854 |
Network Design and Programming |
3 |
C |
|
CIT844 |
Advanced Database Management Systems |
2 |
E |
|
CIT852 |
Data Communication and Networks |
3 |
C |
|
CIT834 |
Object-oriented Programming using C# |
3 |
C |
|
CIT803 |
Seminar on emerging technologies |
3 |
C |
|
CIT882 |
Internet of things |
2 |
E |
|
|
Total Credit Units |
15 |
|
|
Course Code |
Course Titles |
Unit(s) |
Status |
|
3st Semester |
|
|
|
|
CIT899 |
Research Project |
6 |
C |
Overall Compulsory Courses = 33
Overall Electives = 16
Total = 49
N/B: MSc Students must pass ALL compulsory courses and minimum of 6 credits from elective courses.