The minimum qualifications for the Master of Science in Information Technology Management shall be a Bachelor degree in all fields related to Information Technology Management subjects.

(a) For admission to the Master of Science in Information Technology Management degree of The Open University of Tanzania, a candidate shall either hold a BSc ICT or BSc in Data Management degree of The Open University of Tanzania or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to a degree of The Open University of Tanzania of not less than GPA of 2.7.

(b) Candidates with PASS division will also be considered for admission if:
(i) Their undergraduate performance in Information Technology Management related subjects was a B grade average or above; and
(ii)   They have satisfied the ICT department and the faculty in general that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training in the field of Information Technology Management.

(c) Candidates who hold unclassified degrees should have a credit or, a distinction in the subjects related to Information Technology Management.

(d) Candidates from all fields related to BSc in IT Management, BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Computer Engineering or BSc in Electronics including but not limited to Informatics, Microelectronic Engineering, ICT, Applied IT, Telecommunication, Aerospace, Space Technologies, Satellite Communications,  Networks, Multimedia,  Digital Arts,  Internet Science and Technology, Software Engineering, IS Management, Computing in Intelligent Systems, Computer Games Development, Multimedia Technology and Media Informatics, Cyber Security, Geo-informatics, Data Science, Data Management, Information Sciences and Engineering, Big Data, Business Analytics, Digital Forensics, Applied Cloud Technology, Internet of Things and  Mobile Application Development.

(e) Candidates with PASS or higher division in the Bachelor programmes in the fields of Science, Business and Arts subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Management, Commerce, Accounting, Marketing and Business Administration

The Master of Science in Information Technology Management is a mixed mode programme and consists of taught courses and dissertation. The programme consists of a total of 18 units. Candidates must complete and pass 6 core courses with a total of 12 Units and a Dissertation with 6 units. The dissertation is compulsory to all candidates.

Dissertation will take nine months and will include proposal presentation, defense and other procedures as regulated by the DPGS.

Head of Department of Information and Communication Technologies

Contact: Mobile 0679950442, email hod.ict@out.ac.tz

Upon successful completion of the programme it is expected that a candidate shall have acquired the following competences;

1. Develop a deeper knowledge in computer science/IT that is both conceptual and empirical based
2. Enhance their awareness of the growing importance of computer science/IT solutions and innovations to the problems/opportunities in our society, nation and the world at large
3. Develop capacity to apply critical and analytical skills in understanding and applying in our context from small to complex problems of computer science/IT industry
4. Gain a comprehensive understanding and be able to communicate, prepare sound reports and carry out computer science/IT related research at minimum guidance
5. Develop skills, values and knowledge to create end to end secure information systems to support the core business and/or an ecosystem of solutions that are interoperable or inter-dependent
6. Develop the capacity on the appropriate knowledge, values and skills that support the life-long learning and sustainable development in relation to computer science/IT industry in the country and beyond.

Coursework (Assignment/Practicals/Term Paper/Timed Test) carrying 30%

Final Examination carrying 70%