Joint Postgraduate Programme in Information Technology Management

Offered by U21Global and IGNOU

Today, beyond doubt, the most popular educational programmes remain IT and business related. Specialisation is the key among graduate online programmes. IT professionals these days need to equip themselves with more than just technical know-how. Ability to make both strategic and management-related decisions is just as important.

To empower you with the appropriate tools to take up new challenges, U21Global and IGNOU have collaborated to offer the joint Postgraduate Programme in Information Technology Management. Instilling a sense of encouragement, this acquired knowledge will give you a cutting-edge in the IT domain.

About U21Global

Universitas 21 Global (U21Global), the premier global graduate school providing online postgraduate management programmes for working executives and professionals, has a strong team of international faculty to address every level of your education needs. In close collaboration and partnership with four prestigious universities, U21Global combines the traditional quality of its founders and partners with innovative modes of delivery using the Internet. It has students from over 72 countries, making the learning experience a truly global one.

About IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), with international recognition and presence, is a centre for Open Distance Learning. Over the last 25 years, IGNOU has established itself as a national resource centre and provider of quality education at par with other national and international institutions of higher learning. With focus on sustainable and learner-centric quality education, IGNOU is backed by methodologies and innovative technology to support learning. Committed to quality in all its activities like teaching, research, training and extension, IGNOU has set for itself indicators and evaluation systems of excellent standards. With expertise available in every sphere of learning, IGNOU maintains high academic standards to compete with the fast changing global environment of educational services.

Programme Overview

The joint programme is not about developing your technical skills. It is designed to equip you with technology and information management skills, the kind of skills you will need to move beyond purely technical positions into management positions.

Whether you are a business professional working in a technology environment or an IT professional looking to move up the career ladder, you will find that this programme provides immense learning and development opportunities.

To complete the programme, you are required to complete 9 modules from U21Global and 6 subjects from IGNOU:

U21Global Modules
  • Information Systems Architecture
  • Building Information Systems
  • Managing Knowledge
  • Enterprise Information Technology
  • Information Technology and Reengineering
  • Information Technology Planning
  • Supply Chain Management
  • B2B eStrategy
  • B2C eStrategy

IGNOU Subjects

  • Organisational Dynamics
  • Advanced Strategic Management
  • International Business
  • Technology Management
  • Economic and Social Environment
  • International Finance Management

For a full list of the programme and their synopsis, please click here.

Duration
18 months

Certification
After successful completion of the programme, students will receive an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Technology from IGNOU and an Executive Certificate in Global Information Technology Management from U21Global.

Course Fee
US$3,750 (full payment)
approx. INR 1,87,500

US$3,806 @ US$1,903 x 2 (first payment payable immediately, and balance payment on the sixth month)
approx. INR 1,90,300

Note:
1. Exchange rate is based on US$1 = INR 50
2. Fees are payable in USD, at the prevailing exchange rate at the point of transaction.

Click here to download the programme brochure.

Admission Criteria

Applicants may be admitted to the programme if they meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from a recognised university in IT-field of study and two or more years relevant supervisory, managerial or professional IT work experience.
Note:
Non-graduates with 6 years of supervisory, managerial or professional IT work experience are eligible to apply. The candidates who have completed 10+2 or its equivalent qualification may be treated as non-graduates. There is no age bar for the programme.

Admission Process

For information on the next intake and deadline, please fill up the form on the right.

Deadline for application submission:   -
Deadline for tuition fee payment:   -
Commencement of U21Global online programme:   -

For the full list of accepted candidates for the previous batches, please click here.

Important Notes
1. Upon successfully submitting the application form, you will receive an application number. Please retain this number for all future communications.
2. The application should be filled and submitted via email only by the candidate. No application in hard copy shall be entertained.
3. One-time application fee of US$20 (approximately Rs 1,000/-) is chargeable. It can be paid online via credit card. Fees are payable in USD, at the prevailing exchange rate at the point of transaction.

Contact Us

For further enquiries, please contact
Ms Smriti Kapoor
U21Global
Tel: +91 11 4151 9971
Mobile: +91 9718278248
Email: sk@u21global.edu.sg

OR

Mr Vivek Bajpai
Dy Director, Office of Advisor to VC
IGNOU
Tel: +91 11 29534274

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For more information on this programme

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