Master Information Technology Specialization

Information Technology Management

Faculty of ComputingUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 Skudai Johor

Presented by :Dr Halina Mohamed Dahlan

Program Coordinator

• This programme is designed for candidates who wish to obtain knowledge of applying Information Technology (IT) in variety of context, such as Management, Education, Library and Information Services, Manufacturing and others.

• This programme aims at producing responsible, innovative and creative graduates with skills in planning, organizing, designing and managing variety of ICT-based solutions to different kind of organizations.

PROGRAMME PROFILEPROGRAMME PROFILE

PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

1To produce IT managers who are capable in managing IT projects of various types and sizes, and being able to organize and lead the organization's ICT strategy.

2To produce IT managers who are able to identify the needs of the industry and being able to use ICT to transform business organizations.

3To develop an IT consultant who has the technical knowledge, management skills, and the ability to design, develop and manage IT systems effectively and efficiently.

4To produce IT experts who have a strong ICT foundation for self-reliance and learn for self-development to face rapid changes in IT and IS field.

To produce graduates who are able to :

1 Apply advanced ICT knowledge and skills

2 Develop and manage enterprise ICT solutions

3 Manage ICT and knowledge as critical asset

4 Active participant in ICT transformation

5 Communicate effectively

6 Continue responsible ethically and professionally

PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES

PROFESSIONAL STREAM :

Technical SkillsPLO1

ADVANCE KNOWLEDGEAbility to demonstrate in-depth understanding of a broad range of state-of-the-art of ICT

PLO2

RESEARCH SKILLAbility to analyze business problems, and perform scientific research in proposing appropriate ICT-based solutions

PLO3

CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING

Ability to evaluate, develop, implement, maintain and manage enterprise ICT-based solutions for business problems by considering ICT visions and strategies of the organizations

Generic SkillsPLO4

ETHICS, VALUES, PROFESIONALISM

Ability to demonstrate the behaviors that are consistent with the Code of Professional Ethics and Responsibilities

PLO5

COMMUNICATIONAbility to interact effectively with customers and suppliers internally and externally including communicate with superior and subordinates

PLO6

LIFE LONG LEARNINGAbility to adapt current ICT knowledge and skills effectively through the lifelong learning process

PLO10

INFORMATION MANAGEMENTAbility to organize and manage organizational information and knowledge

PROGRAMME LEARNING PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMESOUTCOMES

CGPA > = 3.0 for the Bachelor Degree of Information Technology or Computer Science from UTM or any other recognized Institution of Higher Learning ; OR

CGPA > = 3.0 for the Bachelor Degree other that Information Technology (IT) and related fields with some several years of working experience related in IT; OR

CGPA < 3.0 for the Bachelor Degree in related Information Technology fields with several years of working experience in Information Technology and recognized by University Senate.

* Bachelor degree other than IT/CS & no working experience in IT field are required to take prerequisite subjects *

ENTRY REQUIREMENTENTRY REQUIREMENT

CURRICULUM STRUCTURECURRICULUM STRUCTUREPre Requisite Courses

Computing Fundamental , System Development, Database System, Networking Fundamental

Code Courses Credit

Core Courses (12 credits) (compulsory)MCSC 1253 IT Planning and Management 3MCSC 1213 System Development Application 3MCSC 2553 Trends in Information Technology Applications 3MCSC 1283 Research Methodology in IT Management 3Elective Courses (6 credit) ( choose TWO only)MCSC 1353 Computer Communications and Technology 3MCSP 1203 Software Technology 3MCSC 1263 IT Project Management 3MCSC 2573 IT for Organizational Transformation 3MCSC 2593 Information and Knowledge Management 3MCSC 2613 Information Security & Management System 3MCSC 2623 Enterprise Information Systems 3MCSS 2113 Human Computer Interaction 3MCSC 2673 Special Topic in Information Technology for Management 3MCSS 1323 Advanced Computer Graphic 3DissertationMCSC XX80 Dissertation 24University Common Elective ( choose ONE only) (3 credit) UHAP 6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues 3UICW 6023 Philosophy of Science and Civilization 3UHAZ 6123 Malaysian Society and Culture 3ULAM 6013 Malay Language for Academic Writing 3

TOTAL CREDIT 45

YEAR 1 YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1

Courses Credit Courses Credit Courses Credit

4 Core 12 1 University Elective

3 Dissertation 15

2 Electives 6 Dissertation 9

TOTAL 18 TOTAL 12 TOTAL 15

TOTAL CREDIT 45

FULL TIME PROGRAMME STRUCTUREFULL TIME PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Mode of Study

Taught Course Research

Assessment for Academic Achievement

No. of Semester

Based on GPA/CGPABased Research Progress Report

Min: 3 semesters ; Max: 8 semesters

MIXED MODE IMPLEMENTATIONMIXED MODE IMPLEMENTATION

Academic load for each semester depends on total number of credits

Students can take a minimum of one course (equivalent to 3-4 credits) up to a maximum of twenty (20 credits)

Students are required to finish all course works before starting dissertation

Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 are allowed to register one (1) elective course together with dissertation

Students who register courses with UM status can also register dissertation

MIXED MODE IMPLEMENTATIONMIXED MODE IMPLEMENTATION

Core Course

• 4 courses

Elective Course

• 2 courses

University Common Elective Course

• 1 course

PART A PART A : TAUGHT COURSE: TAUGHT COURSE

CODE COURSE NAME

MCSC 1253 IT Planning and Management

MCSC 1213 Systems Development Applications

MCSC 2558 Trends in Information Technology Applications

MCSC 1283 Research Methodology in IT Management

4 CORE COURSES4 CORE COURSES

Choose all

2 ELECTIVE COURSES2 ELECTIVE COURSES

Choose 2

CODE COURSE NAME

MCSC 1263 IT Project Management

MCSC 2573 IT for Organizational Transformation

MCSC 2593 Information and Knowledge Management

MCSC 2623 Enterprise Information Systems

CODE COURSE NAME

UHAZ 6123 Malaysian Society and Culture

ULAM 6323 Malay Language for Postgraduates

UICW 6013 Philosophy of Science and Civilization

UHAP 6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues

1 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE1 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Choose 1

Grade Marks Points Interpretation

A+ 90 - 100 4.00Excellent PassA 80 - 89 4.00

A- 75 - 79 3.67B+ 70 - 74 3.33

Good PassB 65 - 69 3.00B- 60 - 64 2.67 PassC+ 55 - 59 2.33

Fail

C 50 - 54 2.00C- 45 - 49 1.67D+ 40 - 44 1.33D 35 - 39 1.00D- 30 - 34 0.67E < 35 0.0

Summary of Grades and Marks

PART B : RESEARCH MODE

Dissertation

• 24 credits• Compulsory to all student• To provide a basis for students to demonstrate their

practical skills in analyzing and proposing solution to a concrete problem related to ICT and IT management areas

CODE COURSE NAME

MCSC XX80 Dissertation

DISSERTATIONDISSERTATION

Compulsory

DISSERTATION ASSESSMENT• Dissertation evaluation is graded based on

– Satisfactory (MM)– Unsatisfactory (TM)– Fail (GG)

• Evaluation is done by the supervisor through Research Progress Report (Submitted by week 12 through Graduate Studies Management System – GSMS – http://gsms.utm.my)

• Dissertation result determine the result of current semester– MM (Satisfactory) = KB (Good Standing)– TM (Unsatisfactory) = KS (Conditional Standing) – GG (Fail) = KG (Fail)

• If dissertation is not taken, the result for that semester will be based on the semester CGPA (>3=KB,<2.67=KG, otherwise KS)

Taught Course Dissertation Result

1 KB (CPA >=3) MM KB

KB TM KS

2 KS (2.67<=CPA<3) MM KS

KS TM KS

3 KB TM TM (2 times) KG

KS TM TM (2 times) GG

KB – Good Pass MM- SatisfactoryKS-Conditional Pass TM- Unsatisfactory KG –Fail GG-Fail (no progress at all)

CGPA (>3 =KB, <2.67 = KG, otherwise KS)

Calculation of Results

1. Achieve a total of 45 credit hours with minimum CGPA of 3.0

2. Complete 21 credit

• Core Subjects (12 credits)• Elective Subjects (6 credits)• University Common Electives (3 credits)

3. Complete 24 credit Dissertation

• Submitted dissertation report• Defended dissertation work orally

CONDITION FOR AWARD OF DEGREECONDITION FOR AWARD OF DEGREE

MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Specialization

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY – MANAGEMENT

AWARD : UPON COMPLETIONAWARD : UPON COMPLETION

REGISTRATION OF ‘HS’ COURSE PROCEDURE

• Student must write a letter to Deputy Dean regarding your application to register HS subject, and get verification from supervisor

• Fill in the manual registration form and get approval from lecturer of the HS subject

• Submit the letter and the form to Academic Office for authorization

• Students are compulsory to attend all lectures (100% attendance).

• Students must pass all assignments given by lecturers (No need to sit for the FINAL exam)

REGISTRATION

• Registration of Courses

• URL for online registration:http://pendaftaran.utm.my/sps

• Please refer the calendar for all important dates in http://pendaftaran.utm.my/sps

• Defer due to :– Health reason : the semester is not counted– Personal reason : the semester is counted

• Student are not allowed to defer his/her study for more than two (2) consecutive semesters

• Deferment Form can be download from SPS Website – www.sps.utm.my

DEFERMENT

• Academic advisor : Program Coordinator and Supervisor (lecturer who supervise your Dissertation)

• Role of academic advisor : giving academic advise to students in ensuring the students excel in their studies and able to graduate on time

ACADEMIC ADVISORY SYSTEMACADEMIC ADVISORY SYSTEM

• Teaching facilities – Level 1, N28A • Project Laboratory

– Programming Laboratory 1 located at Level 2, N28A

• General Laboratory– Makmal Pengaturcaraan 1 (02-27-01) located at

Level 2, N28A

FACILITIES & RESOURCESFACILITIES & RESOURCES

Ab Razak Che Hussin, Dr Ahmad Fadhil Yusof, Dr Alex Sim, Dr Aryati Bakri, Dr Azizah binti Abd Rahman, AP DrAzurah A Samah, Dr Faisal Saeed, Dr Halina binti Mohd Dahlan, Dr Haslina Hashim, Dr Haza Nuzly Abdul Hamed, Dr Mahadi Bahari, Dr Md Hafiz Selamat, MrMohd Iskandar bin Illyas, Dr Mohd Nazir Bin Ahmad Sharif, DrMohd Shahizan bin Othman, Dr Mohd Zaidi bin Abd Rozan, Dr

LECTURERS OF IS DEPARTMENTLECTURERS OF IS DEPARTMENTNaomie Salim, Prof Dr Nazmona Mat Ali, Dr Noorminshah binti A. Iahad, Dr Nor Hawaniah binti Zakaria, MrsNor Hidayati Zakaria, Dr Norasnita Ahmad, Dr Normal Jusoh, Datin Dr Nur Eiliyah Wong, Dr Othman bin Ibrahim, AP DrRoliana Ibrahim, Dr Rose Alinda bt Alias, Prof Dr Rozilawati Dollah @ Md Zain, MrsShafaatunnur Hassan, Dr Sharin Hazlin Huspi, Dr Suraya Miskon, Dr Syed Norris Hikmi Syed Abdullah, Dr

AP Dr Dayang Norhayati Abang Jawawi(Deputy Dean of Academic)

Tel: 07-5532208Fax: 07-5565044

Email: dayang@utm.my

AP Dr Roliana Ibrahim(Head of information Systems Dept.)

Tel: 07-5538827Fax: 07-5565044

Email: roliana@utm.my

Dr Halina Mohamed Dahlan(Coordinator)

Tel: 07-5532426 Fax: 07-5565044

Email: halina@utm.my

Mdm Norazlizafarah Anuar(Admin Assistant, Postgraduate Study)

Tel : 07-5538828Fax: 07-5565044

Email : nizamray@utm.my

Contact PersonsContact Persons

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesInternational Conference on Research and Innovation Information Systems

(ICRIIS2013) and Innovation Showcase

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesUTM GOP-Harvard Summer School Programme (2013) and in Astro Awani as

UTM PG representative on Internationalization. Recipient of Pro Chancellor Award – 53th Convocation (2014)

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesSoftware Testing Certification Course Jun – August 2013

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesRecipient of Pro Chancellor Award– 51st Convocation (2013)

Jamilah Mahmood

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesVisit to Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) – 29 April 2015

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesLiterature Review Workshop – 6 April 2016

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesVisit to Jabatan Kastam DiRaja Malaysia – 17 April 2016

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/ActivitiesRecipient of Pro Chancellor Award– 56th Convocation (2016)

Wan Nur Tasnim Wan Hussain

Achievement/ActivitiesAchievement/Activities

Recipient of Pro Chancellor Award– 57th Convocation (2016)

Nooradilla Binti Abu Hasan

Nurlydia Natasha binti Md Hatta