Master of Information Technology
(MIT)
Faculty of Information Technology & Multimedia Communication
Open University Malaysia
Why IT?
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Information Technology (IT) is the component of a
technology involving the development, maintenance, and
use of computer systems, software, and networks for the
processing and distribution of data
IT professionals strive to solve business/enterprise
problems using computing resources
IT plays an important role in shaping our daily lives, both
at work and at home
The role of IT will be further enhanced as the business
frontiers extend beyond any expected horizon
A postgraduate Master degree in IT will be a valuable
asset for the IT/IS professionals in positioning themselves
in the challenging IT world
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Why MIT @OUM?
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The Master of Information Technology (MIT) at OUM
offers an opportunity to enhance your managerial and
technical competencies in the challenging field of
information technology and become the future
knowledge workers;
It gives the balance between the theory and
application; and
The skills and knowledge gained in MIT are
transferable across industries.
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Objectives of the MIT Programme
At the end of the programme, graduates should be
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential
facts, concepts, principles, and theories relating to
Information Technology;
Apply theoretical principles of Information Technology in
relevant areas;
Design, implement and manage Information Technology
solutions and resources, and recognize the impact of
technology on individuals, organisation and society; and
Integrate various technology solutions.
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Entry requirements
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Bachelor's Degree with minimum CGPA 2.50 or its equivalent
in any field of study; OR
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Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any field of study with
CGPA less than 2.50 and 5 years relevant working
experiences; OR
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Flexible Entry: 35 years old with STPM / recognized Diploma /
Matriculation or equivalent qualifications with relevant work
experiences.
Entry requirements are subject to change without prior notice
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Programme Structure
3
components of courses (subjects):
Core courses
 Electives
 Project
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Breakdown of Courses
Component
Core
Electives
Project
TOTAL
No. of
courses
9
2
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12
Credit per
course
3/4
3
6
Total no. of
credits
28
6
6
40
**Students with non IT-degrees (or IT-degree with CGPA < 2.5) must take TWO
additional courses as AUDIT
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Programme Structure
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Semester
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• Methodology of Information System Development
• Advanced Object Oriented Programming (4)
• Project Management
II
• Advanced Database Systems
• Software Quality & Metrics
• Computer Architecture & Operating System
III
• Advanced Computer Networks
• Software Testing
• Web Design & Technologies
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• Elective I
• Elective II
II
• Project
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Courses
1. OUM has the flexibility to offer any courses in any semester
2. The courses are subjected to change without prior notice
3. The offering of the elective courses is the sole discretion of the faculty
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MIT Electives
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Select 2 elective courses from the following
 Knowledge
Management
 Information System Planning
 Network Security
Note: The courses in the program are subject to change without prior notice
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Project
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Each student is required to complete 6 credit
hours of project work in the specialised field
of his/her choice
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Learning Methodology
Blended Learning
Self-Managed
Learning
Where learners study
independently according to
availability of time.
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Online Learning
Electronic communication
tools such as e-mail,
bulletin board and chat
rooms provide to facilitate
interaction among
learners, tutors and
facilitators.
Face-to-Face
Interaction
Face-to-face tutorial
sessions conducted at
Learning Centres during
weekends.
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Learning Methods
1. Self-Managed Learning (90 hours)
 Study independently according to time availability.
 Textbook, customized Course Guide, and compilation of
materials.
2. Scheduled Seminars (15 hours)
 Conducted by facilitators (professors/experts in the industry).
Seminars (3 hours per session) 5 times per semester per
course in KL.
3. On-Line Collaborative Learning (15 hours)
 On-line group discussion on case studies and project work.
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Online Learning via myVLE
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Resources (MyVLE)
 Online
forum with facilitators and
course-mates
 Contents & presentation slides
 Announcements
 E-mail
 Digital Library
 Links to supplementary materials
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Digital Library
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Print Collection at Central Library & Regional Centre
More than 9000 volumes of books
Collection comprises of basic textbooks and
reference materials. Books can be borrowed out by
students for 5 books for 30 days.
Branch library has less number of books. Students can
request for inter-library loan from the Central
Library.
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Digital Collection and Resources
e-Books
 EBRARY contains more than 40,000 titles of digital books
 (multi-disciplines) including MC, ICT, Business and Management
 BOOKS24x7contains more than 6000 titles of digital books
 (MC, ICT, MM, Business & Management related to ICT)
 XREFERPLUS encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of
quotations
 IT KNOWLEDGEBASE Information Systems Management,
Information Systems Security, Data Management, E-Commerce,
Computer Applications
 INFOSECURITYNET BASE provides resources of Information
Security
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Digital Collection and Resources
e-journals
 INFOTRAC 11 millions articles on advertising, economics, history
and women’s studies
 TAYLOR & FRANCIS Open and Distance Learning area. Access via
printed copy and online.
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Assessment Methods
Format 1
Format 2
Coursework
60%
100%
Final Examination
40%
0%
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Duration of Study
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To complete:
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Maximum period:
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6 semesters
2 years
12 semesters
4 years
Three intakes per year
(Jan, May, Sept)
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Testimony
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Contact Person
Yuzery Bin Yusoff
Deputy Dean (Postgraduate Programme)
Faculty of Information Technology & Multimedia Communication
Open University Malaysia
Wangsa Maju Learning Centre
Tel: +603-4143 3955 / +603-4143 3966 (GL)
E-mail: yuzery@oum.edu.my
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