Master of Information and Communications Technology

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Professionals in this field need to be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of leadership theories, concepts, and practice, including both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership and management.

This course provides you with essential theoretical and conceptual knowledge relevant to organisational theories and practices in the context of the contemporary business environment. It will cover topics related to management theory, management processes, leadership, managing people and contemporary issues in management.

You will develop abilities to effectively communicate and apply relevant leadership principles to address the diverse needs of various stakeholders. You will be able to think critically about core management theories and evaluate and communicate their relevance to contemporary management practice in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing globalised workplace.

The aim of this course is to develop your understanding of the role of leadership in shaping the organisational vision, strategy, culture & values for successful and sustainable management relationships.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Explain how key management concepts, principles and theories can support ethical, inclusive and sustainable management practices in culturally diverse workplaces.
2. Effectively disseminate outcomes to various stakeholders using highly developed communication skills as an individual or as a part of team.
3. Source and evaluate empirical scholarship reporting on contemporary management issues.

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Information Technology professionals need to be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of networks and communication fundamentals to undertake problem identification, formulation, and solution.

This course requires you to explore the current range of computer networks, reviewing the types of networks in use today, the communication protocols used and their arrangement into modular stacks, how problems are solved using networks and protocols, and an exploration of common network security issues.

You will develop abilities to work as an individual or in small groups on networking problems applying an advanced understanding of networks and communications systems from a systems perspective. You will be able to design, build and operate networks using switches and routers.

The aim of this course is to develop your understanding of the critical principles of communication network design, the layered architecture and network protocols to enable them to design communication networks to achieve business performance objectives.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Research and reflect on different protocols and layered architectures in developing computer networks.
2. Assess and recommend changes to different network components, including different topologies and technologies to meet business requirements.
3. Individually and as a member of a team, critically evaluate major challenges and propose sustainable and ethical solutions for securing networks.
4. Design techniques for managing, documenting and troubleshooting computer networks.

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Information Technology professionals need to be able to demonstrate applied knowledge of people, technology, and management skills in practice across global contexts of change and apply these to organisational systems and processes.

This course introduces you to the development, implementation, and maintenance of various types of information systems, with emphasis on systems relating to enterprise applications, customer relationship and supply chain management, executive support and knowledge management, and global systems. You will further gain a foundational understanding of the underlying information technologies from the perspective of management. Topics such as wireless, data storage, telecommunication services and internet technologies will also be discussed.

You will develop abilities to solve complex organisational problems theoretically and practically and critically reflect on the effectiveness of management processes responding to real-world problems.

The aim of this course is to develop your in-depth understanding of how information systems are used to support the organisation’s business processes, provide an edge over its competitors, and facilitate the decision-making of its managers and staff.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Research and interpret the principles and information technologies used in contemporary businesses to present to a non-specialist audience.
2. Individually and as a member of a team, research, critically analyse, and communicate the relationship between information technology and business performance.
3. Research and critically analyse the key technical and organizational issues in the development of information systems for organisations.
4. Research and critically evaluate the social, ethical, and legal responsibilities that an organizational information system must satisfy.

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Professionals in this field need specialised technical and theoretical knowledge necessary to construct data models that engage and reflect relevant, conceptual, logical and physical components derived from real-world, natural language requirements documents and apply data normalisation to these models.

This course engages students with databases and data modelling from a data management perspective. It covers topics such as; the managerial view of data, information and knowledge; conceptual, logical and physical data modelling; normalisation and de-normalisation; the Structured Query Language (SQL) language; data integrity; transaction processing, data warehousing, web services and organisational memory technologies.

Students will develop abilities to make informed decisions about database systems and appropriate modelling techniques for the structured informational needs of modern organisations. Students will be able to transform real-world, natural language business requirements into data models that resolve complex business problems.

The aim of this course is to develop students’ understanding of role of data modelling and database management systems and their importance to business organisations.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Exhibit advanced understanding of the purpose and technical foundations interrelated to database technology and data modelling
2. Analyse critically the processes undertaken during identification of functional dependencies and normalisation.
3. Investigate the issues related to data integrity, security and concurrency control in a multiuser database environment and the database industry trends.
4. Design and formulate a small database and queries using a modern Database Management System (DBMS) and Structured Query Language (SQL).

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Professionals in the field of IT need to be able to apply advanced programming practices and implement problem solving strategies in accordance with industry standards and professional ethics.

This course provides you with knowledge of developing software with an emphasis on procedural programming. You will learn about data structures, the concept of algorithms, fundamental programming constructs, common programming language features and functions, program design and effective programming style. A high-level programming language is combined with a highly visual framework to teach problem solving using software.

As part of your assessment, you will develop abilities to solve moderately complex problems with computers and be able to demonstrate proficiency in designing and writing programs. You will be able to apply a range of data structures and algorithms in problem solving.

The aim of this course is to provide you with an overview of programming and its role in problem solving and strategies for designing solutions to programming problems.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Critically reflect on basic concepts, syntax and control structures in programming.
2. Interpret and design suitable algorithmic solutions to computing problems according to specific requirements and develop programs, debug, and test them.
3. Apply problem solving, design thinking and decision-making methodologies in new contexts or to novel problems, source data from multiple sources and manipulate data for analysis and visualisation.
4. Research and formulate maintainable and reusable software solutions using the object-oriented programming paradigm.

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Professionals in this field need to be able to review and evaluate the evolution of ideas and practices leading to the development of strategic management and its relationship to other management practices and principles.

This course provides you with essential theoretical and conceptual knowledge relevant to strategic management. It provides an overview of the debates in strategic management; Strategy analysis (i.e., the external environment analysis, the internal environment analysis); Strategy formulation (i.e., business- level strategy, corporate-level strategy); Strategy implementation and evaluation (i.e., strategies for change, leadership requirements for strategic change, implementation and evaluation of strategic change)

You will develop abilities to demonstrate critical thinking, logical thinking, and analysis through identification of and capacity to propose solutions to unpredictable and complex problems in the key components of the strategic management process. You will develop abilities to evaluate the importance of developing strategically appropriate relationships between people, processes, functions, structures and even organisations.

The aim of this course is to develop your understanding of how effectively managing the diverse range of technology and integrated business management disciplines helps to be more effective in achieving the organisation’s strategic goals in a rapidly changing and technologized organisational environment.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Analyse the internal and external environments in which businesses operate and assess their significance for future initiatives.
2. Apply the theories, concepts and tools that support strategic management in organizations.
3. As an individual and/or member of a team, critically evaluate and argue the importance of developing strategically appropriate relationships between people, processes, functions, structures and organisations.

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Professionals in this field are required to identify and practice good corporate governance principles, comply with regulatory processes whilst promoting ethical practices. Professionals will be required to demonstrate their ability to chart sustainable business and corporate socially responsible practices.

This course will develop your comprehension of the requirements for corporate governance, whilst furthering your ability to consistently apply corporate governance principles that promote ethical and socially and environmentally sustainable business practices in a global environment. The core concepts of leadership, stewardship, accountability, transparency, conflicts of interest, effectiveness, roles and responsibilities, participation, diversity, environmental, social, and economic development will be addressed.

You will develop knowledge of the legal regulation of companies and skills to pro- actively identify and evaluate the legal and ethical challenges arising in the corporate world and respond to them in a sustainable manner, with an emphasis on strong corporate governance.

The aim of this course is to develop your abilities to navigate and apply matters of corporate governance, ethics and sustainability in relation to the organisations you govern within the society and environment they operate.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Recognise the corporate governance, ethics, and sustainability frameworks available and explore their impact on organisational management and leadership.
2. Critically evaluate and compare the role of stakeholders and corporate managers in the governance of organisations, the application of ethical ideals and sustainable economic, environmental and social considerations.
3. Apply different business strategies that promote corporate governance, ethical, social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
4. Critically reflect on your own values and practices and your role as a potential agent of positive change.

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Professionals in this field need to be able to identify, evaluate and develop relevant marketing tools and processes that apply marketing theories and principles to resolve business challenges and promote business development.

This course develops students’ abilities to understand the role of market research and metrics in the formulation of marketing strategy in response to specific market conditions. It will address principles and practices of marketing management, both local and international and the role of marketing in business as well as non-business settings. The Course will also cover the tools of marketing such as positioning, segmentation, targeting, pricing, distribution, and promotion.

Students will develop abilities to communicate professionally about marketing related issues in a range of modes to achieve targeted outcomes. They will develop confidence and autonomy in making evidence-based marketing decisions as well as the capacity to work collaboratively in problem-solving and delivering a coherent professional marketing communication.

The aim of this course is to develop students’ abilities to understand foundational principles and elements of marketing and research methods from a management perspective in the context of a global and rapidly changing environment.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course.  The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below.  The CLOs are:

1. Analyse critically research methods in marketing from a management perspective in the context of a global and rapidly changing environment.
2. Apply market research and metrics to the formulation of marketing strategy in response to specific market conditions.
3. Synthesise and evaluate research problems, develop a research proposal for that problem and recommend appropriate research methodologies for domestic, international, and indigenous business enterprises.
4. Effectively disseminate research outcomes in oral and written contexts about marketing related issues in a range of modes to achieve targeted outcomes.

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Business professionals need to be able to conduct analysis of business operations by providing vital support to the business by using data analysis and reporting to drive insights and decisions that improve revenue and operation.

This course provides students with an understanding of how BI helps information discovery and how to analyse multidimensional data. Business intelligence technologies and visualisation tools comprising business analytics, data mining, text mining, neural networks, and business performance management are examined regarding their application in organisations. These practical skills, combined with in-depth analytical skills enable students to assist any organization (regardless of its size and industry domain) to derive more intelligence from its data, improve its performance and ultimately, compete on analytics.

In this course, students will recognise and apply the tools, technologies and models available to assist in managerial decision making according to organisational requirements and resources. Students will cultivate the skills to collect, analyse and interpret data in strategic data planning and management and will learn to apply those skills to business problems in order to form an actionable strategy.

The aim of this course is to provide students with an overview of current concepts, processes and technologies in business intelligence and will be equipped to interpret solutions to business related problems, and to provide relevant business advice.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Research and present to key audiences the recent developments in Business Intelligence (BI) processes and technologies to make appropriate managerial decisions in real-life situations.
2. Individually and as a member of a team, critically analyse the use of BI technology for strategic advantage, and to provide practical understanding of the BI concepts and technologies in business organisations.
3. Investigate available relevant research and communicate findings in BI systems and technologies for business environment.
4. Articulate advanced understanding of ethical and social issues, implement the tools, technologies and models available to assist in managerial decision making.

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Professionals in ICT/IS field need to be able to work with stakeholders including the Project Managers, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
This course introduces the foundations of Big Data in a manner that covers the key concepts and characteristics of big data analytics and its real-world application. As a part of the course you will deliver a written and oral presentation of your medium-scale data science project design, plan, methodologies, and outcomes.
You will develop abilities to evaluate, select and apply relevant data science techniques, principles, and theory to a data science problem. Additionally, you will develop data science skills and knowledge and demonstrate autonomy, initiative, and accountability.
The aim of this course is to provide you with an overview of the tools and techniques of data analytics for big data and use of some of the common big data tools in an organisation.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Assess and justify big data architecture, tools, and technologies for decision making and problem solving in the organisational context.
2. Research and reflect on big data strategy for data-centric organisations to meet client requirements.
3. Critically analyse and evaluate different big data technologies used for decision making in an organisation.
4. Evaluate concepts and principles of big data to investigate how large volume of structured and unstructured data are managed in an organisation.

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This course is designed for you to apply and demonstrate the whole study during your study for an industry based or research group project. You will use agile scrum approach to practise project management principles, software tools and relevant documentations by identifying the needs of diverse stakeholders. You will regularly communicate with the users of the system to work collaboratively and learn to manage changes effectively.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Research client requirements using Agile framework and adapt established theories to design and implement an IT project solution.
2. Individually and as a member of a team, research and critically analyse the success factors and barriers of an implemented ICT project.
3. Interpret and articulate to various ICT project stakeholders, the social issues caused by change management, such as ethical and sustainability issues.
4. Critically analyse and conclude in a business report, the success of an ICT project in terms of evidence-based business practice improvement.

Course Information

This course is designed for you to apply and demonstrate the whole study during your study for an industry based or research group project. You will use agile scrum approach to practise project management principles, software tools and relevant documentations by identifying the needs of diverse stakeholders. You will regularly communicate with the users of the system to work collaboratively and learn to manage changes effectively.

Course Level Aims and Learning Goals

The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) specify what you should know and be able to do by completion of this course. The CLOs aim to contribute towards your attainment of the Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and Graduate Attributes (GAs), discussed further below. The CLOs are:

1. Research client requirements using Agile framework and adapt established theories to design and implement an IT project solution.
2. Individually and as a member of a team, research and critically analyse the success factors and barriers of an implemented ICT project.
3. Interpret and articulate to various ICT project stakeholders, the social issues caused by change management, such as ethical and sustainability issues.
4. Critically analyse and conclude in a business report, the success of an ICT project in terms of evidence-based business practice improvement