Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Information Technology and Business -

Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Information Technology and Business

Certificate issued by: Bellevue University USA

The Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Information Technology and Business

is designed for students to develop advanced skills in Information Technology and Business. A typical example would be an IT professional seeking to understand foundational business concepts as an entry into management. The program focuses on strategic business skills and their application to the design and delivery of technological information systems.

The MAS program is structured to build upon coursework from the ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management, taught by the Stanforth College faculty.

Once you complete their Level 7 Diploma, then you complete the MAS with Bellevue University through an engaging and interactive, online learning platform that supports networking with other motivated learners and faculty.

The program is offered as a cohort program, which means students enrol and progress through the entire program together.

Recognition and Strengths of this Program

Students take Bellevue University courses simultaneously with Stanforth– taught ATHE coursework so that students can complete the entire program in as little as 19 months.
The Bellevue University portion of the program (the IT portion) is taught by American professors with years of teaching and technology experience who encourage the exchange of ideas among students.
Students work in groups, called cohorts, advancing through the program together, so they build valuable, professional networks that last throughout their careers.
Students gain real-world education in advanced IT skills and applied business knowledge to think at an executive level, including the context and concerns that executives and business owners have.

Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In the United States, regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation.

Best Online College. Bellevue University has been named by Best Colleges.com as one of the best online colleges in the United States. The University also ranks in the top 10% of Best Colleges online Schools of Distinction.

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Bellevue University has been named by Newsweek as one of America’s Top Online Colleges.

Four Entry Yearly

JAN. APR. JULY. OCT.

Entry Requirement

1. Highest certificate – BSc. , Diploma, HND, OND or Managerial experience

2. High school certificate and or statement of result

3. Regulatory identification card

4. Resume or CV 3. Ability to communicate in English Language

Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years' relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Duration:

Minimum 12 Months

(Learners who follow the study pace will achieve the desired degree in the record time minimum, otherwise you determine your completion time) All program are Assignment based assessment- No Exams

How the American MAS pathway program works:

Students begin their study with Stanforth College, completing these five courses from the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management:

Then students complete their MAS with Bellevue University taking these seven courses:

IT Infrastructure:

This course focuses on the fundamentals of telecommunications including data, voice, image, and video formats. Coverage includes the concepts, models, architectures, protocols, standards, and security for the design, implementation, and management of digital networks. Emphasis is on the IT infrastructure to serve organizational needs in a rapidly changing competitive and technological environment.

IT Strategy and Policy:

This course provides an introduction to the strategic use of information technology from a business perspective at the enterprise level. Emphasis is placed on the internal management of information systems services from the point of view of the Chief Information Officer. Alternative strategies and tactics available to management to achieve business goals are examined.

Systems Development and Deployment:

This course introduces the skills, techniques, tools and methodologies necessary to support information system analysis, design and implementation.

Management and Design of Database Systems:

The major focus of the course will be the relational model with a brief discussion of the hierarchical and network models. Database design using E-R Diagrams will be presented. Relational terminology and the theoretical concepts of the model, such as normalization, will be discussed. The Structured Query Language (SQL) will be used to manipulate the model. Students will prepare a small application using a Commercial Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS).

Cloud Computing:

This course focuses on the architecture and security associated with cloud computing. Emphasis is placed on key drivers which lead to cloud computing adoption and issues associated with cloud computing governance. Additional topics will include infrastructure security, identity and access management, cloud services, data security and storage, and auditing and compliance.

Software Development:

This course examines the software development process, including the design and analysis of algorithms, programming concepts, and software development methods and tools. Current software development methodologies are introduced, with emphasis on foundational principles of software development. Topics are covered with consideration to platform-independence.

Storage Systems:

Data storage systems play a critical role in the IT Infrastructure. This course provides coverage of physical, cloud, converged, and virtual server storage technologies. Topics include storage architectures, storage networking, resource management, economics, replication, backup and recovery, and security. Virtual labs throughout the course provide additional opportunities for applied learning.

Cloud Computing:

This course focuses on the architecture and security associated with cloud computing. Emphasis is placed on key drivers which lead to cloud computing adoption and issues associated with cloud computing governance. Additional topics will include infrastructure security, identity and access management, cloud services, data security and storage, and auditing and compliance.

Software Development:

This course examines the software development process, including the design and analysis of algorithms, programming concepts, and software development methods and tools. Current software development methodologies are introduced, with emphasis on foundational principles of software development. Topics are covered with consideration to platform-independence.