Master Information Technology Specialization Information Technology Management Faculty of Computing Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Skudai Johor Presented by : Dr Halina Mohamed Dahlan Program Coordinator
PROGRAMME PROFILE 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 EDUCATION OBJECTIVES 1 2 3 4 To 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. To produce IT managers who are able to identify the needs of the industry and being able to use ICT to transform business organizations. To develop an IT consultant who has the technical knowledge, management skills, and the ability to design, develop and manage IT systems effectively and efficiently. To 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.
PROGRAMME EDUCATION OBJECTIVES PROFESSIONAL STREAM : 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 LEARNING OUTCOMES PLO1 ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE PLO2 RESEARCH SKILL PLO3 CRITICAL THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING PLO4 ETHICS, VALUES, PROFESIONALISM PLO5 COMMUNICATION PLO6 LIFE LONG LEARNING PLO10 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Technical Skills Ability to demonstrate in-depth understanding of a broad range of state-ofthe-art of ICT Ability to analyze business problems, and perform scientific research in proposing appropriate ICT-based solutions Ability to evaluate, develop, implement, maintain and manage enterprise ICTbased solutions for business problems by considering ICT visions and strategies of the organizations Generic Skills Ability to demonstrate the behaviors that are consistent with the Code of Professional Ethics and Responsibilities Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers internally and externally including communicate with superior and subordinates Ability to adapt current ICT knowledge and skills effectively through the lifelong learning process Ability to organize and manage organizational information and knowledge
ENTRY REQUIREMENT 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 than 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 *
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Pre Requisite Courses Computing Fundamental, System Development, Database System, Networking Fundamental Code Courses Credit Core Courses (12 credits) (compulsory) MCSC 1253 IT Planning and Management 3 MCSC 1213 System Development Application 3 MCSC 2553 Trends in Information Technology Applications 3 MCSC 1283 Research Methodology in IT Management 3 Elective Courses (6 credit) ( choose TWO only) MCSC 1353 Computer Communications and Technology 3 MCSP 1203 Software Technology 3 MCSC 1263 IT Project Management 3 MCSC 2573 IT for Organizational Transformation 3 MCSC 2593 Information and Knowledge Management 3 MCSC 2613 Information Security & Management System 3 MCSC 2623 Enterprise Information Systems 3 MCSS 2113 Human Computer Interaction 3 MCSC 2673 Special Topic in Information Technology for Management 3 MCSS 1323 Advanced Computer Graphic 3 Dissertation MCSC XX80 Dissertation 24 University Common Elective ( choose ONE only) (3 credit) UHAP 6013 Seminar on Global Development, Economic and Social Issues 3 UICW 6023 Philosophy of Science and Civilization 3 UHAZ 6123 Malaysian Society and Culture 3 ULAM 6013 Malay Language for Academic Writing 3 TOTAL CREDIT 45
FULL TIME PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 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
MIXED MODE IMPLEMENTATION Mode of Study Taught Course Research Assessment for Academic Achievement Based on GPA/CGPA Based Research Progress Report No. of Semester Min: 3 semesters ; Max: 8 semesters
MIXED 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
PART A : TAUGHT COURSE Core Course 4 courses Elective Course 2 courses University Common Elective Course 1 course
4 CORE COURSES Choose all 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
2 ELECTIVE COURSES Choose 2 CODE MCSC 1263 MCSC 2573 MCSC 2593 MCSC 2623 COURSE NAME IT Project Management IT for Organizational Transformation Information and Knowledge Management Enterprise Information Systems
1 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE Choose 1 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
Summary of Grades and Marks Grade Marks Points Interpretation A+ 90-100 4.00 A 80-89 4.00 Excellent Pass A- 75-79 3.67 B+ 70-74 3.33 B 65-69 3.00 Good Pass B- 60-64 2.67 Pass C+ 55-59 2.33 C 50-54 2.00 C- 45-49 1.67 D+ 40-44 1.33 Fail D 35-39 1.00 D- 30-34 0.67 E < 35 0.0
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
DISSERTATION Compulsory CODE MCSC XX80 COURSE NAME Dissertation
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)
Calculation of Results 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 KS-Conditional Pass KG Fail MM- Satisfactory TM- Unsatisfactory GG-Fail (no progress at all)
CONDITION FOR AWARD OF DEGREE 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
AWARD : UPON COMPLETION MASTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Specialization INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
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 : DEFERMENT 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
ACADEMIC ADVISORY SYSTEM 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
FACILITIES & RESOURCES 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
LECTURERS OF IS DEPARTMENT Ab Razak Che Hussin, Dr Ahmad Fadhil Yusof, Dr Alex Sim, Dr Aryati Bakri, Dr Azurah A Samah, Dr Chan Weng Howe, Dr Hairudin Majid, Mr Halina binti Mohd Dahlan, Dr Haslina Hashim, Dr Haza Nuzly Abdul Hamed, Dr Mahadi Bahari, Dr Md Hafiz Selamat, Mr Mohd Iskandar bin Illyas, Dr Mohd Shahizan bin Othman, Dr Mohd Zaidi bin Abd Rozan, Dr Naomie Salim, Prof Dr Nazmona Mat Ali, Dr Noorminshah binti A. Iahad, Dr Nor Hawaniah binti Zakaria, Mrs Nor Hidayati Zakaria, Dr Norasnita Ahmad, Dr Normal Jusoh, Datin Dr Nur Eiliyah Wong, Dr Othman bin Ibrahim, AP Dr Roliana Ibrahim, Dr Rose Alinda bt Alias, Prof Dr Rozilawati Dollah @ Md Zain, Mrs Shafaatunnur Hassan, Dr Sharin Hazlin Huspi, Dr Suraya Miskon, Dr Syed Norris Hikmi Syed Abdullah, Dr Zuraini Ali Shah, Dr
Contact Persons AP Dr Dayang Norhayati Abang Jawawi (Deputy Dean of Academic) Tel: 07-5532208 Fax: 07-5565044 Email: dayang@utm.my AP Dr Roliana Ibrahim (Head of information Systems Dept.) Tel: 07-5538827 Fax: 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 : 07-5538828 Fax: 07-5565044 Email : nizamray@utm.my
Achievement/Activities International Conference on Research and Innovation Information Systems (ICRIIS2013) and Innovation Showcase
Achievement/Activities UTM 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/Activities Software Testing Certification Course Jun August 2013
Achievement/Activities Recipient of Pro Chancellor Award 51st Convocation (2013) Jamilah Mahmood
Achievement/Activities Visit to Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) 29 April 2015
Achievement/Activities Literature Review Workshop 6 April 2016
Achievement/Activities Visit to Jabatan Kastam DiRaja Malaysia 17 April 2016
Achievement/Activities Recipient of Pro Chancellor Award 56th Convocation (2016) Wan Nur Tasnim Wan Hussain
Achievement/Activities Recipient of Pro Chancellor Award 57th Convocation (2016) Nooradilla Binti Abu Hasan Nurlydia Natasha binti Md Hatta