Graduate School for Professionals

EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS & BUSINESS COMPUTING

(Incorporating the Aventis Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration)

Awarded by Baruch College, the City University of New York (USA)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Baruch Executive Master of Science in Information Systems & Business Computing focuses on emerging technologies and their role in gaining the competitive advantage in the marketplace. This focus provides managers with a broad understanding of current information technologies and their utilization in formulating and implementing corporate level strategies. The program aims to equip managers with the knowledge to successfully integrate technical knowhow, business processes and align it with the overall corporate direction to address real world business opportunities and challenges. Under the guidance of top New York faculty, students will be able to effectively apply the principles of system analysis and design, to analyze and evaluate information technologies, and to effectively develop and manage project, risk, and information systems strategic plans.

AT A GLANCE

Duration: 1 year (full time)
Course Fees: S$44,600.00 + a one-time application fee of S$500.00 (subject to 7% GST)
Assessment: Examinations and coursework (quizzes, discussions, case studies, presentations)

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

This combined program comprise of 14 subjects (10 MSc subjects + 4 PG Dip subjects). All 10 MSc courses are 100% taught by world-class professors from Baruch College, The City University of New York.

Executive Master of Science in Information Systems & Business computing (10 subjects)

6 core subjects
CIS9310		Object-Oriented Programming
CIS9340		Database Management Systems
CIS9350		Networks and Telecommunications
CIS9490		Systems Analysis and Design
MGT9610		Dynamics of Competition
MGT9730		Project Management: Strategic Design and Implementation
3 advanced subjects will be selected by the Department of Computing & Information System in consultation with International Executive Programs
CIS9230		Globalisation and Technology
CIS9444		E-Business Principles and Technologies
CIS9700		Integrating Information Technology and Business Processes
CIS9771		Special Topics in Information Technologies – Multimedia Technology & Application
CIS9760		Computer Simulation for Business Problem Solving
CIS9610		Expert (Knowledge-Based) Systems Technology & Business Applications
CIS9555		Information Technology in Financial Markets
OPR9721		Introduction to Quantitative Modelling & Operational Research
Capstone Course
Information Systems Development Project

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (4 subjects)

• Organisational Theory & Behaviour
• International Marketing Management
• Financial Accounting for Managers
• Business Intelligence & Competitive Strategy

Classes are conducted daily from Monday to Fridays from 9.00am to 12.00pm or 2.00pm to 5.00pm.

DUAL AWARDS

The Executive Master of Science degree is directly awarded by Baruch College, The City University of New York. In addition, a certificate in your field of study will also be issued by the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College. These awards are exactly the same as the ones U.S students received upon graduating from this program. Successful graduates will be allowed to use the designatory letters “EMSc Info Systems & Business Computing” after their name upon completion of the programme

The Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration is awarded by Aventis School of Management. Successful graduates will be allowed to use the designatory letters “PG Dip BA” after their name upon completion of the programme.

FEE SCHEDULE

The total investment for this dual award program is S$44,600.00. The total tuition fee covers face-to-face lectures, course materials, seminars, assignments, examinations, degree on completion and transcript. However, it does not include textbooks and other miscellaneous charges as imposed by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for international students.

Program Fee Breakdown	Without GST	With 7% GST
1st instalment before Term 1	S$11,150.00	S$11,930.50
2nd instalment before Term 2	S$11,150.00	S$11,930.50
3rd instalment before Term 3	S$11,150.00	S$11,930.50
4th instalment before Term 4	S$11,150.00	S$11,930.50
Total for Instalment scheme	S$44,600.00	S$47,722.00

ADMISSION CRITERIA

An ideal candidate should possess:

• A recognised undergraduate degree or its equivalent plus 3 years of working experience OR
• A good diploma from a recognised institution plus management experience OR business ownership experience OR senior professional experience.
• Mature candidates who have demonstrated exceptional professional or business achievements but who do not meet the above requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are those which are outlined as follows:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test-a minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and a minimum overall score of 6.5
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - a minimum score of 55 (21 in the computer based test) in Reading and Structure / Writing sub scores and a minimum overall score of 575 (232 in the computer based test)