The Master of Information Technology degree is a profession-oriented graduate program, designed to provide specialized information technology expertise, project management and information security competencies, and leadership skills. These skills are in high demand in the business, government, and industrial sectors of the rapidly developing UAE economy. Graduates of the HCT Master of IT Program will be key IT leaders and decision makers within the public and private sectors of the UAE.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Comprehend complex emerging technologies and assess their suitability for solving local business problems, within the global context.
- Develop operational and management strategies incorporating an understanding of social responsibility, ethical standards, and with a global perspective.
- Contribute to the accumulated knowledge in the field of IT, with special emphasis on issues & technologies relevant to the Gulf region and the UAE.
Graduates will acquire advanced technical skills to:
- design and select optimal IT solutions
- align IT with business goals
- respond to emerging information security issues.
Graduates will acquire sound managerial skills to:
- motivate IT teams for excellence
- manage enterprise projects, portfolios & programs
- develop organizational strategies and processes for superior performance
Key features of the HCT Master of IT program:
- The focus on the IT leadership function – the program addresses a gap within the UAE IT sector, where advanced technology skills meet outstanding management skills. This mix of skills is in high demand in all sectors of the UAE economy.
- The cutting edge curriculum – graduates develop discipline-specific insight and proficiency at a level beyond those offered by any undergraduate Information Technology program. The topics covered and methods used are the most current.
The degree program consists of 12 courses worth 36 credit points. Each 3-credit course is equivalent to 39 hours of instruction plus 9 hours of independent assignments. All students take 6 core courses, plus a dissertation which is equivalent to 2 courses. For the remaining 4 courses, students can select one of three possible concentrations.
The Master of IT is currently available in:
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
