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Programme Descriptions University
of London MBA in International Management
A
Masters Degree in Business Administration – MBA – is recognised
as the fundamental testing ground for the development of managers
to become able and gifted leaders. A top-class MBA, such as that
offered by the University of London, is designed to enhance skills
in management and leadership. The
academic direction of this degree is undertaken by Royal Holloway,
one of the 17 Federal Colleges of the University of London. It is
delivered by distance learning and has been designed to equip students
with the ability and skills to think globally and to meet the needs
of modern business. After completion of six core business oriented
courses, forming a Postgraduate Diploma qualification, students
have the opportunity to specialise in subjects of both international
and professional relevance developing world-class managers with
ongoing ability to interpret and understand the business world in
which they operate. Programme web site : http://www.MBAlondon.com/ MBA Banking, MSc Degrees in Finance, Management, Public Policy and Economics from Centre for Financial and Management Studies (CeFiMS), University of London - By Distance Learning CeFiMS - The Centre for Financial & Management Studies, is an established Postgraduate research and teaching department for finance, management and related subjects at SOAS, The School of Oriental and African Studies, in the University of London.
CeFiMS enjoys a high level of recognition internationally in the
field of financial management through its University of London
Masters Degrees.
The MBA Banking is a
Masters level programme tailored for professionals with careers in
the banking sector. It provides training in the principles
underlying good banking practice and addresses the modern issues
facing bankers at a high level.
The MSc degrees are recognised by employers across the world as an
indicator of intellectual achievement and professional quality. To
reflect this standard of excellence, all successful graduates are
invited to the graduation ceremony in London.
The
key to the high quality of CeFiMS postgraduate programmes, particularly
by distance learning through the University of London External Programme,
is the individual support given to students, including direct links
to tutors and the University’s library resources through the Online
Study Centre. Programme web site: http://www.mscfinance.org MSc in Information Security, University of London - By Distance Learning The course is designed to introduce the technical, legal and commercial aspects of Information Security. It is intended as a foundation for a professional career, as well as for postgraduate research, in Information Security. Graduates of the degree are expected to find employment in both industry and commerce as security experts, and the need for such experts is likely to be very high for the foreseeable future. The Information Security Group (ISG) at Royal Holloway is an interdisciplinary research group comprised of computer scientists and mathematicians. The group offers an active research environment with over ten established academic posts and a large number of research students, making it one of the largest academic security groups in the world. The group regularly hosts international visitors and has strong research links with a number of industrial and government institutions. A recent initiative has been the formation of the Smart Card Centre by Giesecke and Devrient, Vodafone and Royal Holloway. In 1998 Royal Holloway, University of London, was awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize in recognition of the work of the ISG. Programme web site: http://www.Mscsecurity.org University
of Portsmouth MSc in Strategic Business Information Technology This
online MSc is not biased towards any specific product or business
need but merges practical, real world problems with theoretical
business models and best examples of work practice. It is not compulsory
for applicants to hold a Bachelors Degree in Computing or IT as
experience in the IT sector can be credited as an alternative for
entry requirement purposes.
Through
completion of 6 modules, the programme prepares IT professionals
and graduates for senior business roles, providing students with
relevant management skills and an understanding of the strategic
issues associated with businesses operating in an IT environment. Programme
web site : http://www.MScDegree.com/
University of London Short Individual Professional Courses - By Distance Learning The
Centre for Financial & Management Studies (CeFiMS) is a research
and teaching department at the School of Oriental and African Studies,
University of London. The
Centre offer individual postgraduate professional development courses
by distance learning in the fields of Quantitative Skills, Econometrics,
Corporate Finance & Risk, Banking Principles and Financial Issues
in Economic Development. Programme web site : http://www.mscfinance.org/Individual_Professional_Courses.htm University
of London LSE BSc Degrees in Economics, Management, Finance and
the Social Sciences. The
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) offer 12
BSc Degree programmes in Economics, Management, Finance and the
Social Sciences. Candidates who do not satisfy the normal degree
entrance requirements, may join through the Access Route which requires
successful completion of two study units from a stipulated list,
to demonstrate ability to study at BSc level. Occasional
students have the option of studying additional units but they cannot
be transferred to graduate with a degree qualification. Programme web site : http://www.LondonDegrees.com/ University
of Portsmouth BSc (Hons) in Computing Candidates
holding an Advanced or Higher Diploma in an IT subject have the
opportunity to enter directly onto the final year of this online
BSc programme covering systems development, distributed networks,
information management, database design, object-oriented programming,
e-commerce and human computer interaction. A
short bridging course involving software engineering, C programming
and systems analysis & design is available for those with a
non-IT qualification who do not qualify for direct entry onto the
final year of the BSc. Programme
web site : http://www.BScDegree.org/
NCC
Education – The National Computing Centre
- By online eLearning The
online programmes in IT and Computer Studies available through NCC
provide a progressive ladder of courses from Certificate level through
Diploma and Advanced Diploma as stand alone accredited qualifications,
or in preparation for entry onto the final year of the University
of Portsmouth BSc in Computing. Students can step onto the ladder
at the level which best suits their ability and can study online
at their own pace for a fraction of the cost of the same full-time
programme in the UK. Subjects
range from fundamental concepts of computing through database design,
systems development, structured programming, networking, business
systems analysis and design, to development of web sites and e-commerce. Programme web site : http://www.NCCedu.org/ |