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| Master of Information Technology |
Program Synopsis
The objectives of the Master of Information Technology are to:
- Strengthen your managerial skills and competencies in computerized technical know-how
- Improve your managerial capability in handling information management in business organizations
- Enhance your analytical skills and problem-solving capability in handling current issues in computer management
- Enhance your role as IT manager in the K-economy
Information technology and communication (ICT) plays an important role in shaping our daily lives, both at work and at home. The role of information, communication and technologies will be further enhanced in the information generation era as the business frontiers extend beyond any expected horizon.
Considering the impending role of ICT in the current business millennium, the Open University of Malaysia provides leading edge knowledge and experience to people who wish to improve their skills and competences in the field of information technology and communication.
The Master of Information Technology offers you an opportunity to enhance your managerial and technical competences in the challenging field of information technology and become the future knowledge workers in the knowledge economic era.
Credit requirements to graduate are as follows:
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Courses |
Credit Hours |
Core Courses for Program |
27 |
Elective Courses for Area of Specialization |
12 |
Project Paper |
6 |
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Total |
45 |
Program Structure
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Core Courses |
Subject Name |
Credit |
CMCF 5103 : Fundamentals of ICT
This course will cover the following topics which are the main components of ICT – computer related technology, communication technology, internet and web technology, computer software and intelligent systems.
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3 |
CMDA 5103 : Algorithm and Data Structure
This course will discuss the following topics which are the main elements of data representation, algorithm and processing. These include stack, queue, link list, hash table, sorting and searching algorithm.
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3 |
CMDB 5103 : Database Systems
Understand the functionalities of database management systems, be able to use them and design good database schemas.
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3 |
CMPL 5103 : Programming Languages
This course will discuss concepts and various examples of programming languages such as C, C++, Java and of others; – differentiate between procedural and object oriented languages. It will rely on Java for the understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. These include class, object, attributes (instance, class, local), inheritance, specialization, polymorphism, association, input/output, thread, exception handling. The course includes discussion of software design based on UML diagrams. Java software packages will also be briefly discussed.
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3 |
CMKM 5103 : Methodology of Information System & Knowledge Management
This subject is prepared for students to understand in depth the roles of Information Technology in increasing the organization performance by looking at its current capabilities. To achieve this objective, the following topics will be covered - Life Cycle of Information System Development, Knowledge Management, Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery .
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3 |
CMPM 5103 : Project Management
The subject is to prepare students to understand the ICT Project Management concepts and framework. Thus, enable students to implement the project management principles, processes, techniques and tools in any ICT project. Entrepreneurship will be covered at the end of the subject. This is to cultivate entrepreneurship spirit among students when they are involved in Software Project Management.
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3 |
BMET 5103 : Entrepreneurship
This course covers the process of identifying and quantifying market opportunities, conceptualizing, planning, and starting a new, technology-based enterprise. Topics include: opportunity assessment, value proposition, the entrepreneur, legal issues, entrepreneurial ethics, business plan, founding team, and seeking of funds.
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3 |
CMRM 6103: Research Methodology
The subject exposes students to methodology of research which will enable them to design, formulate and implement research projects. The topics covered will include perspectives for the development of knowledge, project planning and design as well as writing a research proposal and research report.
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3 |
CMWA 5103 : Web Application Development
The topics in this course include web programming and software development using PHP scripting language. The course also includes simple dynamic data manipulation from within web page embedded with PHP scripting.
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3 |
Electives |
Subject Name |
Credit |
For the Masters of Information Technology, OUM program, students are required to take additional 4 electives courses from the following list |
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CMCN6103 : Networking Technologies and Web Security
The following topics on Networking and Web Security will be covered: Networking Fundamentals, Computer Networks, Distributed Networks and Web Security.
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3 |
CMPD 6103 : Information Technology and Communication Policy Development
ICT Policy Development discusses the theoretical and practical perspectives on IT and Communication policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. Topics covers the different theoretical debates on different dimensions of conflict on Information Technology and Communication Policy, the different approaches in the implementation of ICT Policy and the general economic and social impact of ICT policy initiatives.
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3 |
CMMT 6103 : Multimedia Technology
After completing the subject, students will understand in depth the nature of multimedia technology , including its cultural and social context, before examining hardware and software requirements for the creation and delivery of multimedia projects.
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3 |
CMTT 6103 : Telecommunication Technology
The broad objective of this course is to provide students with a review of the terminology, principles and technical constraints of telecommunications systems. It is aimed at helping students become familiar with recent research in this area in order to understand the application of telecommunication technologies in business and society.
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3 |
CMIP 6103 : Information System Planning (ISP)
This course exposes students to the concepts and techniques of information systems planning for the whole organization. The topics include introduction to strategic planning for information technology, managing IT for competitive advantage, assessment of current IT capability in organization, formulation of IT strategy for the future, planning for execution of the ISP, and lastly mechanism to monitor and control.
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3 |
CMIR 6103 : ICT Resource Management
This course begins with the discussion on ICT resources which include hardware, software and networking. It is followed by discussion of the portfolio application resources and how to acquire them. It proceeds with the discussion on the threats to ICT resources and how to avoid them. Lastly, students will be exposed to ways on how to plan and manage ICT resources.
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3 |
BMHR 5103 : Human Resource Management
This course emphasizes a pragmatic approach to the study of human resource management. Common themes include HRM’s potential link to contribute to organizational success and employee well-being and the relationships that exist between employers and employees. This course aims to introduce students to human resource activities such as HR planning, meeting the organization’s people requirements through job planning and job design, employee recruitment, selection and termination. This course also deals with the development of human resource through human resource development, career development and performance appraisal. It also focuses on employee rewards such as incentives and benefits; and concludes with labour and industrial relations.
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3 |
BMOM 5203 : Organizational and Business Management
This course is an introduction to key concepts in management and organization theory. Its goal is to enable students to understand the manager’s role, constraints, leverages and opportunities within complex organizations. It stresses the use of behavioral science based
on research and the formulation of systematic diagnoses, which in turn will lead to specific courses of action.
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3 |
Specialized Project Work |
Subject Name |
Credit |
Project Work I |
3 |
Project Work II |
3 |
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