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This programme is currently
under review. These web pages will be updated shortly. FAQ
Synopsis
What
is the MSc in Strategic Business IT?
The MSc programme is a two-year programme of study. It is divided into
two major qualifications. The first year of the programme is the Postgraduate
Diploma in Strategic Business IT (PgD). This is studied at an NCC Education
Accredited Partner centre. The second year of the programme is the Masters
degree in Strategic Business IT from the University of Portsmouth (UK)
and is studied online.
The programme prepares
you for a senior IT business role by providing you with management skills
and an understanding of the IT issues affecting businesses today.
Is
the MSc for me?
If you are seeking a qualification which will equip you with the skills
necessary to succeed in a senior role - then this course is for you.
Reach
for the Top
The MSc programme gives you access to senior business roles all over
the world. The PgD and follow-on Masters degree teaches you the skills
you will need to become a senior IT business manager. These qualifications
show employers that you are committed to a career in business IT and
have the knowledge skills and abilities required to succeed.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the
minimum/maximum duration of the PgDSB?
NCC doesn't set a minimum or maximum time period for the programme,
the only criterion for the students is that they must pass all four
modules. The programme normally takes between 9 and 15 months. However,
the maximum duration to complete a module is 3 years from the point
of first registration.
2. If students are allowed to take up to 2
modules per term, will I be able to complete the course in less than 18 months?
The Postgraduate Diploma modules are designed to be delivered sequentially
starting with PMSC001, however as each module addresses mutually exclusive
topics with independent study material, they can be taken in any order. This
ensures that students can aim to accomplish a complete MSc degree within 12 to
18 months.
3. What is the duration of each module?
Each module takes 6 weeks.
4. What are the assessment weightings for the
modules in the course?
Please
see information under Assessment and Credit Weightings on this
website for more details.
5. Since there are no exams, how is the
academic year structured?
There are four academic cycles: March, June, September and December cycles. For
each cycle, the deadline for submission of assignments will be stipulated. If a
student thinks that he is unable to submit by the deadline, he must do so in the
next cycle with advance notice given by the specified deadline. If this is not
done, then an administrative charge will be levied on the student.
6. Are the Start Date of Courses (SOCs)
flexible i.e. staggered throughout the year so that I can register anytime I am
ready?
Yes, the start date is flexible. However the order of the module delivery is
sequential i.e. modules 1, 2, 3 and module 4 can be delivered at any stage. Also
to ensure good success, make sure that you do not do more than two modules
concurrently.
7. If I am registered by the prescribed date
for a particular cycle, will I have to abide by the deadline for assignment
submissions of that cycle?
No not necessary. A student can study towards a module and decide to submit the
accompanying assignment at a point when he feels comfortable with the subject
matter and as long as it is within three years of registration. However,
he needs to give advance notice to NCC via Cybercampus by the specified
deadline. If this is not done, then an administrative charge will be levied on
the student. Please note: Because of the tight deadlines, if a student
misses the submission date, his papers will be automatically delayed until the
next assessment cycle and the administrative charge will apply.
PgDSB Admissions
8.Could you give an estimate as to when I will
receive the ID and password to NCC's website?
Students will receive their user IDs within one week of Cybercampus supplying
NCC with the confirmed list of students. We will try to ensure that these IDs
reach the students just before the SOC. However, students who register after the
SOC will experience slight delay in receiving their user IDs from NCC.
PgDSB Assessments
9. Where do I go to get my course notes?
Students should log into Cybercampus website to retrieve
their course notes. Cybercampus website is also the platform for facilitators
and students to enter into their discussions and scheduled chats.
10.Where do I go to get my online assignments?
Students should log into
www.nccedu-online.com. All assignments can be downloaded from this website.
Completed assignments should also be submitted electronically at the same
website where facilitators can download for marking.
11. What is the date for results release?
Results to be released for the respective cycles are mid November (September
cycle), mid February (December cycle), mid May (March cycle) and mid August
(June cycle). Look out for the specific dates of release from the latest
announcement made on Cybercampus website.
12.Will pre-moderated results be released so
that I can register early?
Students can take however many assessments they wish in one cycle. We will
not be releasing any pre-moderated results. The NCC Qualification Support
will make the necessary adjustments to ensure that all students who have passed
the PgDSB have the opportunity to commence with the next immediate commencement
date with Portsmouth (e.g. those who have passed in the June cycle will be
offered a place in September). The tight deadline is partly intentional to avoid
too much slack and we want the two qualifications to be as seamless as possible.
PgDSB Reunit and Refer Policies
13. How many times are students allowed to
reunit a module?
The student has three years only to complete the qualification - time
limit. That means there are no limits to the no. of times they can re-unit a
module as long as they do so within 3 years.
14. What is the reunit structure? Am I allowed
to take re-unit modules concurrently with fresh modules?
Units can be retaken with other units but the maximum grade is a pass on
the second attempt.
Graduation from PgDSB
15. Does NCC issue PgDSB certificates via
Cybercampus ?
All NCC certificates are sent to Cybercampus for distribution to the students.
Admission to UOP MSc SBIT
16. Who will decide on the eligibility of PDSB
graduands for the UOP top-up programme?
NCC will make the final decision on those eligible for the top-up programme.
17. Do PgDSB graduates gain automatic entry
into UOP MSc SBIT?
As long as the students have passed all the PgDSB modules and they have the
correct entry qualifications as laid down in the course syllabus they are then
eligible for automatic entry onto the top-up MSc. Sometimes the University has
requested evidence that the student has the necessary English language skills to
proceed (any qualification conducted in English is sufficient).
18. Where do I go to get more information on
the two top-up modules from UOP?
Essential information about the two top-up modules can obtained from
Cybercampus website under Course Catalogue. More detailed information will be
sent to you when you have completed the PgDSB successfully and are ready to move
on.
19. Where do I go to get
my online assignments for the top-up modules?
The University of Portsmouth have their own secure external Internet
learning site for the top-up MSc which is separate to anything provided
by NCC Edu or Cybercampus . Therefore the passwords and usernames will
be different as they have been generated from a different source and
apply to a different learning system. This leads onto the fact that
students studying on the top-up MSc are students of the University and
not NCC or Cybercampus and therefore they are governed by the rule and
regulations of the University. They must login to the relevant site
to participate in the MSc programme. The university provides the individual
student login details to those students who have passed the PgDSB and
Cybercampus will distribute these before they embark on the top-up MSc.
20. How do I get my ID and password to UOP's
website?
The University will send hard
documents/correspondence with regards to the course to Cybercampus to
distribute. For future cohorts they intend to send Cybercampus the relevant
information well before the start date and not email the students. These hard
copies will contain the IDs and passwords to enable students to login into UOP
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