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M.Sc. ITM (Weekend)

M.Sc. ITM (Weekend)

  • Class Timings Friday 4.30PM - 8.30PM Saturday 8.00AM - 4.00PM
  • Duration 2 Years
    (4 semesters)
  • Language English
  • Credits 60 Credit Hours
  • Assessments Yes
  • Degree Awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
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Aim of Course
  • An opportunity to demonstrate how the application of computer-related technology is an integral part of an efficient business environment.
  • An emphasis on the understanding of how an effective computer system is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive and strategic edge.
  • An overall consideration of how IT can be managed in the organisation.
  • An understanding of how strategic IT frameworks can be established to enhance the capability of the organisation.
Benefits of Program
  • Demonstrate professional competencies in one or more specialist branches of IT Management.
  • Draw upon the body of theoretical and technical knowledge available and be able to use this to professional advantage.
  • Communicate effectively in technical and professional environments.
  • Show initiative and independence of thought in technical project planning and design.
  • Appreciate how an efficient technology-based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
  • Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of IT in the development of systems.
  • Develop an appreciation of the management context within which software and IT systems are developed.
  • Critically analyse, design, and evaluate possible developments in a specialised area of discipline to further the knowledge and understanding of an IT management environment.
Corporate Readiness Program

Enabling our IT and Management graduates become industry-ready by acquiring and reinforcing the knowledge, skills and attitude required to deliver organizational goals.

Corporate Readiness Programme is provided with a pure objective of helping our students to discover the path to a rewarding career. Corporate Readiness Programme is a customized set of courses that’ll take you on a journey of learning and help you become a successful and future ready professional. Under this programme we offer more than 50 industry relevant online certification training courses, worth above NPR 6 lakhs, along with your degree to enhance job readiness.

MODULES & PROJECT

The programme comprises of 10 coursework modules and a Project.

There are 7 compulsory Core Modules and you will have to choose 3 electives from those listed

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES
(FOR NON-COMPUTING STUDENTS: DURATION: 1 MONTH (FULL-TIME) / 2 MONTHS (PART-TIME))

  • Systems Development Methods
  • Software Design and Development

CORE MODULES

  • Managing Software Development Projects
  • Technology Management
  • Digital Execution
  • Strategic Planning and Systems Development
  • Business Intelligence Systems
  • Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
  • Managing Organisations
  • Project

ELECTIVE MODULES*

Choose 1

  • Internet Applications
  • Enterprise Applications

Choose 2

  • Information Security Architectures
  • Network Design & Performance
  • Data Management
* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.
 

CAREER OPTIONS

  • Senior IT Consultant
  • IT Recruitment Consultant
  • IT Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • Technical Support Manager
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • IT Infrastructure Manager
  • Innovation Manager
  • IT Director
Dissertation

Training in research methods, through the Personal Development and Research Methods Module, in addition to close supervision, will encourage you to develop your research skills so that you can complete your major project/dissertation efficiently. You are encouraged to complete industry-based major projects/dissertations that are relevant to your work and organisation or any substantial idea from the modules taken.

The project should emphasise how an effective computer system is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive and strategic edge. This would usually involve devising, recommending or implementing an innovative solution to a problem area.

Who Should Attend

This programme is geared towards industry or business professionals who are seeking to develop their careers in the management of technological systems and / or their production for the benefit of organisations. Managers within organisations where information technology plays a vital role in the managerial functions and the efficient operation of the organisation will find this programme very useful.

CAREER OPTIONS
  • Senior IT Consultant
  • IT Recruitment Consultant
  • IT Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • Technical Support Manager
  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • IT Infrastructure Manager
  • Innovation Manager
  • IT Director
DEGREE & Recognition

Degree of M.Sc. (ITM) will be awarded by Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation. M.Sc.(ITM) is recognized by Tribhuvan University as Master’s Degree in relevant subject.
College for Professional Studies has been approved by the Ministry of Education, Nepal Government to run these courses.
Asia Pacific University (APU) received international recognition by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in 2017 with APU being awarded 5-Star in four categories of the QS Stars Rating – Teaching, Employability, Facilities and Inclusiveness. The QS Stars rating measures achievements of universities worldwide.

ENTRY REQUIREMNETS
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science and related areas with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or equivalent as acceptable by the Senate OR;
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent but for CGPA below 2.75; can be accepted provided that the candidates must have 5 years working experience in relevant field OR;
  • Graduates of equivalent qualifications who have several years of relevant industry experience. (Subject to approval from the Uniersity) OR;
  • Evidence of satisfactory English language skills is required for candidates where English is not their first language.