The primary purpose of the MSc in Information Technology minor-dissertation with coursework is to provide students with specialized advanced education and training while meeting the requirements of a specific research component so that students can master the required experimental and technological skills and necessary fieldwork competencies such as innovation, decision-making, strategic thinking, and organizational skills.

Focus area 1: Research in Information Design: Dissertation

The degree Program requires that a dissertation/mini-dissertation must be submitted in a field of study chosen from the fields covered for the honours degree, provided that the Dean may, on the recommendation of the relevant head of department/Postgraduate Committee, approve the replacement of the required dissertation by the successful completion of a prescribed number of module credits and a mini-dissertation/research article.

From national security to the privacy of personal communications, the smooth running of societies and economies depends on the security of computer networks. With a security breach potentially costing a company millions, highly skilled experts who can provide protection are sought-after across the globe. Technology is constantly developing and security issues are too, making this a challenging and rapidly evolving specialism.

The purpose of the MCom in Information Technology Management is to develop the applied competence of the student on an advanced (executive) level in the mastering, analysis, interpretation, and understanding of IT Management principles and methods.

The purpose of the Master of Education in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is for students to acquire, strengthen and deepen specialist advanced theoretical knowledge of ICT in educational environments. The themes that are covered include educational ICT policy development, current and emerging issues in digital learning, contemporary learning design theories and frameworks and framing assessment within 21st-century contexts.

Master in Computer System Management is targeted at those wishing to enter into the IT Sector. The aim of this programme is to impart the understanding and skills required to manage complex computer systems as part of the support services of an organisation. This will include selection, installation, maintenance and support of a wide range of computing technologies and an understanding of currently recommended computing technologies.

Masters of Science in Information Technology in the IT literacy Word is the most popular program. The university offers this program with the intent to impart Comprehensive literacy with updated knowledge and equal emphasis is given on theory and practice to prepare industrious IT professionals. The scope of MSc IT program is much wider; on successful completion of this program, you can start your career with any IT Multi-national company.

This course is designed to upgrade your existing skillset in IT/computational science and add cyber security to your field of expertise. You will undertake industry-inspired projects and assessments to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, particularly network defence. Learning outcomes are mapped to a variety of industry certifications such as those offered by Cisco and Palo Alto.

The Master of Science - M.Sc. in Computer Security is a diploma accessible after a bachelor's degree in computer science or an engineering degree to specialize in information security. The M.Sc. allows you to become a professional expert or consultant and / or to pursue international research.

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The Master of Information Technology (MS, MIT) program objective is to provide students with the engineering principles of information technology and the business context in which information technology decisions are made so that they can implement better information technology solutions that reflect the demands of today's evolving business environment.