International Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Information and Knowledge Management (Level 7)
Aim of the Programme:
The international Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Information and Knowledge Management equips participants with the skills they need to initiate, plan, and implement knowledge management projects in a wide variety of different institutional settings in both the private and the public sectors. Students get a thorough background in both theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge management.
Programme Structure
This program consists of 6 compulsory units which are equal to a total of 120 credits.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to
MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.
University Progression
University Top-upOn completion of this course, students have the opportunity to complete a Master degree programme from Partner University. The top-up programme can be studied online or on campus. The top-up comprises the final 60 credits which consist of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.
(The course tuition fee listed above does NOT include the top-up fee)
University Progression
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Entry Requirements
A learner must fulfil at least one of the following criteria to be allowed entry to the qualification:
- Possession of an honours degree in a related subject that was taught in English
- Possession of a level 6 qualification from a recognized awarding body
- Five years’ management experience
Course Modules
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Module Aim
An introduction to knowledge management and its links to information systems and information professionals. A broad overview of the creation, capture, codification, sharing, and application of knowledge in both tacit and explicit forms.
Module Aim
System analysis and design deal with planning the development of information systems through understanding and specifying in detail what a system should do and how the components of the system should be implemented and work together. System analysts solve business problems by analyzing the requirements of information systems and designing such systems by applying analysis and design techniques. This course deals with the concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools, and perspectives essential for systems analysts.
Module Aim
This course provides a broad overview of the issues managers face in the selection, use, and management of information technology (IT). Increasingly, IT is being used as a tool to implement business strategies and gain competitive advantage, not merely to support business operations.
Module Aim
This course will enable students' understanding of issues and decisions that must be made when embarking upon an ERP selection and implementation journey. It will also lead to an understanding of the challenges associated with managing extant ERP systems. In the process, students will become familiar with the forces and organizational conditions leading to the acquisition of such enterprise-wide systems.
Module Aim
This course introduces the information system development process to the students. During course the students will learn about the main development frameworks, defining of system requirements, and modeling of data, architecture and components’ interactions an information system.
Module Aim
The course emphasizes the understanding of the fundamentals of relational systems including data models, database architectures, and database manipulations. The course also provides an understanding of new developments and trends such as Internet database environment and data warehousing.
Workshops
This is a self-study programme with unlimited tutor support. You will never be more than a message or phone call away from our tutors.
Visa Requirements
There is no Visa requirement for this programme.