MSc. Management Information Systems
This is a collaborative programme with Coventry University, UK, which provides graduates with the skills of providing long-range information technology solutions for business performance. It provides the knowledge to support an institution with reports on performance analysis in areas critical to the success of the firm.
It also empowers learners with skills to support technology-driven new corporate change initiatives and projects through the design and implementation of information systems.
With information as the key driver for business success, the course provides students with an understanding of how information security and they are applied to mitigate risk, using internet technologies with detail examination of client-side, data-transmission, server and operating system security vulnerabilities are examined in-depth.
- Degree-A Bachelor’s degree (at least Second Class Lower) in information studies, informatics, telecommunications, or related area
- Diploma– Higher National Diploma (HND) or 2-year Diploma from an accredited university. Applicants must have at least four (4) years post graduation work experience.
To apply for admission to our Masters programmes, applicant must possess:
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| A first degree not below second class lower division from an accredited university. Applicants with third class or pass degrees are required to attend a one month mandatory refresher course and pass an interview to qualify for a programme. |
| A minimum of 2 years’ relevant working / professional experience is required for applicants to MBA programmes. |
| Be proficient in Microsoft word, Excel and Power Point |
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Please provide the following information:
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| A completed post graduate Admission form |
| Original or Certified True Copies of certificates, academic transcripts and any other academic record from an accredited and degree-granting university. |
| Research and professional experience. |
| Two (2) recent passport size photographs, one of which should be affixed to the form. |
| Three (3) letters of recommendation with at least one (1) from educational institution attended. |
Application forms are available at GTUC Information Centre, Accra campus and regional campuses/ learning centers. Forms can be downloaded here. The application fee is GH 200.00, payable by banker’s draft from any bank. Please note that applications submitted online will not be processed until the application fee is settled.
Completed application forms with appropriately certified copies of certificates and transcripts should be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office, GTUC, Tesano campus or regional campuses/learning centers.
Admission dates
| Intake | Admission start date | Closing date |
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| January | September | November |
| May | January | March |
| September | May | July |
GTUC has a one year rolling admission policy. Students have the privilege to buy and submit application forms any time within an academic year. The forms would be processed for the intake selected by applicants. There are however, strict admission deadlines.
Why should l choose this Course?
- Students will gain the skill to use strategic approach to the development and management of computing and information technology systems in an organization.
- It enables students to select and apply relevant management skills to make effective and efficient use of time and resources when undertaking computing and information technology projects
- A student is able to evaluate a range of possible options or solutions to address a sizeable practical IS/IT problem and present a soundly reasoned justification,
- It enables a student to compare and apply a range of techniques for data modeling and information management that are needed to support the evolving complexity of information systems
- A student is able to make an informed contribution to the strategic planning for Information System/Information Technology within an organization that will contribute to the achievement of business objectives
- Make informed contribution to the strategic planning for Information Systems/Information Technology within an organization that will contribute to the achievement of business objectives.
Course duration
One (1) year full time. Only weekend option is available. Evening option is contingent on availability of numbers.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information
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| Systems Development |
| Database Systems |
| Decision Support Systems |
| Enterprise Systems |
| IS/IT Change Management |
| Project Management |
| Internet and Information Security I |
| Internet and Information Security II |
| Study Skills and Research Methods |
| Project |
| Programme | Ghanaian | International Students |
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| MSc. Management Information Systems | £ 5000 | £ 6000 |
| Graduate admissions office- | Telephone: | Location: |
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| Accra campus | +233 (0)302-917152, 0202698352/3 | Tesano Accra |
| Kumasi campus: | +233(0)3221-92373, 0202698214 | Apino Plaza, at Ahodwo roundabout, opposite Alliance Francaise. |
| Koforidua Learning Centre: | 0202625760, 0202625761 | 2nd Floor of the Vodafone Regional Office Building, at Charley Junction. |
| Takoradi Learning Centre: | 0202625794 | |
| Ho Learning Centre: | 0505663496 | Vodafone Regional Office Building, |
Email: graduateadmissions@gtuc.edu.gh
Facebook: www.facebookcom/gtucgradschool
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8.00am-5.00pm
Saturdays: 9.00am-2.00pm
