Master of Science in Information Technology
Develop advanced skills to plan, secure and manage information technology in organisations.
- Award
- Master's degree
- Duration
- 18 months minimum
- Study mode
- 100% online
- School
- Computing, Technology and Applied Sciences
About the programme
The MSc in Information Technology equips you with advanced knowledge and skills to manage information technology in business. You will cover cloud computing, distributed data management, IT strategy, security management and artificial intelligence.
The programme ends with a computing project, and an elective lets you focus on business analysis, networks, business intelligence or IT and the environment.
What you will study
Year 1
- Distributed Data Management
- Cloud Computing
- Strategic IT Planning and Management
- Security Management
- Research Methods in Computing
- Strategic Project Management
Year 2
- Computing Project
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Year 2 elective (choose one)
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- IT and the Environment
- Communications Networks
- Business Intelligence and Data Mining
Entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree in an ICT-related field, or a postgraduate qualification in an ICT or engineering-related field, from a recognised university or approved institution
Assessment
Each course is assessed through continuous assessment (40%) and a final examination (60%). The Computing Project is assessed separately.
Career pathways
- IT manager or director
- Data scientist
- Information systems specialist
- Security expert or consultant
- Lecturer or computer scientist
- Technology entrepreneur
Fees
Local: K13,500 per semester
International: USD 1,250 per semester, or Kwacha equivalent
Intake
Contact Admissions for the next intake date.
+260 211 232093/5