Programme Info
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme in ICT and Business Decision Making is designed to meet the increasing need for professionals who can respond to the convergence between computers and communication. It is an ideal programme for people from technical and non-technical backgrounds to become future corporate leaders in today’s technology driven industries.
Objectives
The EMBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making seeks to:
- Train students to analyse and solve information systems problems in diverse contexts using technical, social, ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives.
- Train students to critically apply theoretical and technical information systems knowledge and skills to evaluate complex information systems problems in professional and research contexts.
- Equip students with the skills that will enable them justify and communicate information systems advice and ideas in diverse collaborative contexts.
Scope
The EMBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making cuts across various areas in the ICT industry. Students will complete relevant courses in business related areas in addition to project work in their areas of interest. The programme is mainly case-study and seminar driven.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the EMBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making shall have the following:
- Minimum of one year working experience in the industry.
- Bachelors’ degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in any relevant discipline.
Admission is twice in a year: April and October.
Mode of Study
The mode of study for the EMBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making shall be by course work, organisational case studies, annual attendance of the School’s international conference, and case project report.
Duration
The duration for the Executive MBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making shall be four (4) semesters. This is a weekend programme which can be one (1) contact per month over a 5 month period for each semester.
Employment Opportunities
The EMBA programme in ICT and Business Decision Making prepares students to improve professionalism in business practices and entrepreneurship development using ICT. The programme equally trains them to fill middle and senior level management positions in business and commerce industry and government organisations. With their education and training, they can set up their own businesses since the programme also emphasises self-employment and consultancy.