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We regret that this programme is no longer being offered
online. It is however available as a classroom based taught course. To find a
centre near to you please visit http://www.nccedu.com [New Window]
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 website.
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