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 a minimum of second class (lower division) of a first degree in science-based disciplines such as Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electronics/Electrical and related engineering; OR
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- Have a good Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Computer Science or Information Technology
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.
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- 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.
4.1 Outline of Course Structure
The M. Sc Information Technology programme is structured into 2 semesters as shown below
|
Course Code |
Course Titles |
Unit(s) |
Status |
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1st Semester |
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GST807 |
A Study Guide for the Distance Learner |
2 |
C |
|
CIT 843 |
Introduction to Database Management Systems |
2 |
C |
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CIT 831 |
Software Engineering Methodologies |
3 |
C |
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CIT 841 |
Advanced Information Storage and Retrieval |
2 |
E |
|
CIT 811 |
User Interface Design and Ergonomics |
3 |
E |
|
CIT 853 |
Internet concepts and Web Design |
2 |
C |
|
CIT 891 |
Advanced Multimedia Technology |
3 |
E |
|
CIT 851 |
Advanced Systems Analysis and Design |
3 |
C |
|
|
Total Credit Units |
20 |
|
|
2nd Semester |
|
|
|
|
CIT 802 |
Technical Report Writing |
3 |
C |
|
CIT 832 |
Operating Systems Concepts and Networking |
2 |
E |
|
|
Management |
|
|
|
CIT 854 |
Network Design and Programming |
3 |
C |
|
CIT 844 |
Advanced Database Management Systems |
2 |
E |
|
CIT 852 |
Data Communication and Networks |
3 |
C |
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CIT 834 |
Object-oriented Programming using C# |
3 |
C |
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CIT 899 |
Research Project |
6 |
C |
|
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Total Credit Units |
22 |
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All PG Students are required to obtain minimum of 35 credit units