MSc Information Technology (Conversion)

The MSc in Information Technology is a conversion course, suitable for students with some knowledge of the subject. It is designed to give students a grounding in both the fundamentals of information technology and practical software development skills. Through a combination of practical and theory based learning, students taking the MSc Information Technology develop a firm understanding of subjects from software concepts and software engineering principles, web application development, and IT security.

Students join this Masters programme from a wide range of first degrees, from the technical and scientific to the social sciences and humanities. Graduates of this MSc Information Technology degree are highly sought after by employers due to the special knowledge, expertise and skills acquired.

Entry Requirements

General: General Entry Requirements under Direct Entry to Taught
Postgraduate Programmes:

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with

  • at least a Second Class or 50%, whichever is applicable or
  • a GPA not less than 2.5 out of 4 or equivalent, from a recognised

Higher Education Institution.

OR

an Ordinary Degree or a non-honours degree from a recognized
University with at least two years of work experience in the relevant
field which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate
knowledge and skills at a standard acceptable by the Academic Council.

OR

possesses a Bachelor’s degree with an award below a Second-Class
degree from a recognised institution and has at least two years of
relevant working experience.

OR

alternative qualifications acceptable to the Open University of Mauritius

Note:

  • Mature candidates will be considered on their own merit. (refer to OU general rules and regulations)

 

Programme Specific A Bachelor’s degree other than IT field

Intake 2025
  • February
  • August

Scholarships
  • Scholarship for Open university of Mauritius Toppers after graduation

Duration

 Minimum: 1 Years – Maximum: 2 years
Year 1
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Web Technologies
  • Database Principles and Design
  • Research Methods in IT
  • Software Engineering Principles
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • IT Security
  • Applied Dissertation Project
Payment Facilities
Instalments Facilities upon request
Number of Modules
8 Modules (10/20 Credits)
Dissertation (30 Credits)
Fee Structure

Mauritian

Total: Rs 102,000

SADC

Total: US$ 2,880

International (Non-SADC)
Total:  US$ 4,320
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