Informaton Technology Management

Entrance: Matric or equivalent qualifications or experience

The Course in Information Technology Management aims to develop the essential knowledge and skills necessary to play an effective role in the management of Information Technology within an Organisation or one’s own business. The Course is designed for students with no formal background in Information Technology or Computers. The course is available Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexi-Study or on an intensive Seminar basis. The duration is 6 – 10 months. The Course Structure is as follows:

Management Information Systems Concepts and Principles

Introduction to Management Information Systems Concepts and Principles. Information and Data, Capture of Information, storage, processing and display. Systems ideas and applications to information handling. Role of Information Systems in Organisations. Use of Information by Managers. Case studies on information systems within organisations.

Computer Hardware, Software and Development. Representation of Data in Computer Systems, files and databases. Operating software, applications packages and user written programmes. Telecommunications and the Internet. Introduction to programming concepts.

The information systems development lifecycle – feasibility, analysis, design, construction, changeover and operation. Introduction to structured development methodologies and prototyping. Data Modelling. Criteria for Success. End-user computing. Issues of the management of change

Introduction to software packages: spreadsheet, word processor, and database eg. Excell, Word and Access respectively. Analysis and design of small applications and mastery of the software.

Entrance: The Course in Information Technology or equivalent qualifications or experience

The Strategic Information Technology course aims to develop and apply Strategic Information Technology Skills for Competitive Advantage at Senior Management level. The course is available Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexi-Study or on an intensive Seminar basis. The duration is 6 – 10 months. The Course Structure is as follows:

Strategic Applications of Information Technology developments within diverse business situations, Strategic Management of Information Technology including Global Telecommunications, the Internet, Electronic Commerce and Networking

Strategic Applications of Information Technology for Competitive Advantage

IT Applications in all areas and processes of the Business and Industry Value Chain including Environmental Scanning, Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Distribution, Finance and Administration, Financial Planning and Modelling, Organisational Networking, Human Resource Management and Global Operations

Strategic Systems Development

Including Participative Systems Analysis and Design, Strategic Objectives and Management Processes, Accelerated Pro-typing and Implementation, Executive Systems, End-User Computing, Expert Systems and Pro-active Change Management