Master of Information Systems

Career Prospects

Graduates are in high demand as organisations rely on information systems experts to understand, design and develop systems that help them remain competitive in today’s global marketplace.

The Master’s in Information Systems provides you with outstanding career opportunities. After graduation, you can pursue a career that links technology, people and business. You can seek positions such as: IT consultant, IS designer, IT project manager, business and systems analyst, business process engineer, and business intelligence analyst. The programme is also an excellent preparation for PhD studies. Career roles include;

• Information Systems Manager (Oversees an organization's information systems and technology infrastructure, ensuring systems are efficient and aligned with business goals).
• Business Analyst (Works closely with stakeholders to identify business needs and translates them into technical requirements for IT solutions).
• Systems Analyst (Analyzes and improves IT systems and processes, assessing their effectiveness and recommending enhancements).
• IT Project Manager (Plans, executes, and oversees technology projects, ensuring they meet objectives, stay within budget, and are completed on time).
• Information Security Analysts (Safeguards an organization’s information assets by developing security measures and responding to security incidents).
• E-Commerce Manager (Manages online business operations, leveraging information systems to enhance user experience and drive revenue).
• IT Consultant (Advises organizations on how to utilize technology and information systems to improve efficiency and achieve business objectives).
• User Experience (UX) Designer (Focuses on improving the usability and accessibility of information systems through user research and design principles).

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the Master of Information Systems Degree Programme are:

• To build human resource capacity in information systems discipline.
• To develop all round graduates in information systems at an advanced level.
• To develop professionals with theoretical and practical skills in the ICT sector.
• To contribute towards a pool of highly qualified candidates for PhD training in Information Systems; and
• To provide an opportunity for training in Information Systems at Master’s level.

Learning Outcomes

According to the guidelines that have been developed by the ACM (Association of Computing Machinery) and AIS (Professional Associations of Information Systems specialists), the expected outcomes that an Information Systems graduate is expected to exhibit in the area of Information Systems knowledge are to:

1. Understand and address information requirements
2. Identify and evaluate solution and sourcing alternatives
3. Develop information systems based on industrial requirements
4. Design and manage enterprise architecture
5. Improve organizational processes
6. Exploit opportunities created by technology innovations
7. Secure data and infrastructure, and;
8. Understand, identify, manage and control IT risks.

The outcomes of an IS professional, therefore, can be summed up as follows. Upon the completion of the MIS programme, the graduate will be able to:

• Design and implement IT solutions that enhance organizational performance. Students must therefore acquire skills in:

1. 1. Understanding and modelling organizational processes and data;
   2. Defining and implementing technical and process solutions;
   3. Managing IS projects and integrating Information Systems within and across organizations;
   4. Collecting, processing, transmitting and storing quality data and information, and;
   5. Applications of IT in helping organizations achieve their goals within a competitive global environment.

• Analyse and critical think to thrive in a competitive global environment. Students must therefore acquire skills in:

1. 1. Problem solving and critical thinking;
   2. Using systems concepts for understanding and framing problems, and;
   3. Applying both traditional and new concepts of ICT.

• Promote ethics, team playing and communication in IS. Students must therefore acquire skills in:

1. 1. Legal and ethical aspects of Information Systems
   2. Inter-personal and business communication
   3. Collaborating with organisations and individuals

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Uganda Technology And Management University entry requirements for master's degrees, and in addition the candidate must be a holder of either;

1. At least second-class lower Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering from a recognized Institution; or its equivalent. OR
2. At least any second-class lower Bachelor's degree with evidence of having taken foundation course in Information Systems from a recognized Institution; OR
3. At least Second Class lower Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or any other Postgraduate Diploma in ICT from a recognized Institution.

Note:

Holders of at least second-class lower Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems may transfer their credits and join year two semester one of the Master of Information Systems.

Program Duration

The program will extend over a period of two academic years. An academic year shall consist of two semesters. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures.

Program Options

Course Outline

The curriculum includes a set of prerequisite core courses in IS which are offered in the first semester. This provides a foundation for core competences across the entire IS field for MIS graduates.

Fees per semester

Local Students (East African Community)

International Students

International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.

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