MSc Management Information Systems

MSc Management Information Systems (with Coventry University)

About the Programme

It is a 1 year (2-3 years for part-time) collaborative programme between Ghana Technology University College (GTUC) and Coventry University in UK. The programme provides managers with information about sales, inventories, and other data that would help in managing an enterprise. It gives students the knowledge to supports a business’s long range plans and provide reports based upon performance analysis in areas critical to those plans, with feedback loops that allow for re-design of every aspect of an enterprise. Students are given the skills to identify how things are going, why performance is going in a particular way and identify where performance is failing to meet the plan.

The programme is designed to ensure the effective management of change within an organization, particularly as it relates to Information Systems applications and projects incorporate innovative and original ideas in the design and implementation of information systems.

Modules to be taken are:

Financial Analyses for Managers
Strategic Management
Systems Development
Business Simulation
Database Systems
Decision Support Systems
IS/IT Change Procurement
IS/IT Change Management

Entry Requirements

A first degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.2 in Science, Engineering, Information Technology or Management programme from an accredited university or college. Mature candidates must have a Higher National Diploma certificate with a minimum of second lower and post qualification experience of at least six (6) years.

Programme fee

Ghanaians – UK £5,000.00 International Students – UK £6,000.00

Why should I choose this programme?

It helps the graduate to balance the study of business management and information systems development
It helps the graduate to monitor process quickly and adapt techniques to forestall unfavorable report
It enables students to select and apply relevant management skills to make effective and efficient use of time and resources when undertaking computing and information technology projects
A student is able to evaluate a range of possible options or solutions to address a sizeable practical IS/IT problem and present a soundly reasoned justification,
It enables a student to compare and apply a range of techniques for data modelling and information management that are needed to support the evolving complexity of information systems
A student is able to make an informed contribution to the strategic planning for IS/IT within an organization that will contribute to the achievement of business objectives
To understand and contribute to the financial management of an organization

Career Prospects

After a successful completion of the programme, a graduate should be able to perform in career fields such as:

Business Analyst
Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Director
Systems Analyst
Data Officer
Information Systems Administrator
Business Application Developer
Database Administrator
Systems Developer
Database Analyst
Network Administrator
Technical Support Specialist
IT User Liaison

Contact

For further information, please contact:

Graduate Admissions Office
Ghana Technology University College (GTUC)
Tel: 0302- 917152, 0302-969020,0302-969030
Mobile: 0202698352, 0202698353
Kumasi campus: +233(0)3221-92373, 0202698214
Koforidua campus: 0202625760, 0202625761
Email: graduateadmissions@gtuc.edu.gh or graduateschool@gtuc.edu.gh

MSc Management Information Systems