NCC Education PgD in Strategic Business IT leading to the University of Portsmouth MSc Strategic Business IT The NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information Technology programme at Computrain is a gateway to the MSc Strategic Business Information Technology awarded by the University of Portsmouth. NCC Education’s Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information Technology offers students a strategic and holistic perspective of Information Technology, Information Systems and Computing application in ‘real life’ business and enterprises. It widens the students horizons and employability in the ever competitive job market. Programme Learning Outcomes This programme provides you with a thorough knowledge of IT in business and gives you the academic skills and credits for progression to an MSc degree. A strong IT theme runs through the programme, building on existing technical competencies to an advanced level. Entry Requirements A Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent,  OR A non-IT degree with at least 3 years' vocational IT experience, some at managerial/supervisory level,  OR Five years' vocational IT experience, some of which is managerial/supervisory. Course Content Research in Information Technology Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure Strategic Information Systems Analysis Project Management Course Information The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT is assessed by examination and/or written assignment. Delivery Method: Classroom based MSc in Strategic Business IT awarded by the University of Portsmouth Programme Learning Outcomes The follow-up to the Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT, it is designed to build on your existing IT skills and develop the skills and knowledge to undertake IT management responsibilities and senior roles. It will do so be exploring the principles of research relating to the strategic issues associated with businesses operating within the IT environment, culminating in a significant study project aiming to resolve such an issue. In addition, the programme aims to: Provide a challenging, stimulating and self-rewarding study experience Provide a framework for individual study paths based on choice from a range of options Develop a range of key problem-solving skills by means of opportunities provided in the Research Methods unit   Programme Structure This top-up programme consists of two elements:  Two modules taught online by university lecturers Research Methodology Research Project Dissertation Entry Requirements NCC Education PgD SBIT  AND IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent deemed suitable by NCC Education and the University of Portsmouth Delivery Method: Online through a Virtual Learning Environment, supported by email and instant messaging and supported by an academic supervisor at the project stage.