• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

Course description

MSc ICTs for Development will train you to become an information-and-communications-technology-for-development (ICT4D) champion who possesses the necessary technical and contextual skills to lead digital development programmes and projects to completion, such as ICT-enabled enterprise, e-government, m-health, MOOCs, etc.

In recent years there has been - and continues to be - a massive expansion in the number of ICT4D projects in developing and transitional economies. With a skills shortage resulting in a high project failure rate, this course satisfies the pressing need for ICT4D champions.

By taking this course, you will benefit from The University of Manchester's world-leading Centre for Development Informatics and gain:

• conceptual frameworks to understand the process of socio-economic development and the role of information and of ICTs in the development process;
• new knowledge and skills to help in the effective planning, development, implementation and management of ICT4D initiatives.

Coursework and assessment

The taught elements of the course, carrying 120 credits overall, is continuously assessed by a variety of methods (eg project-based reports, essays), involving largely individual submissions, but also elements of group work.

You must also complete a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation on a topic of your choice approved by the Programme Directors. You are encouraged to base your dissertation on topics of direct professional concern.

Career opportunities

The course is relevant to those with career trajectories in the NGO and public sectors, and in the private sector given the private sector's increasing involvement with ICT4D projects. It is particularly intended for those who will be working in or with transitional and developing economies.

MSc ICTs for Development can help its graduates select and target jobs in any part of the tribrid triangle which marks the overall set of typical jobs into which our graduates move. These are some mix of international development roles, management roles (including strategic and analytical management), and digital technology roles.

Each year, one or two of our students decide to continue their studies by undertaking a PhD. Those who take a PhD typically see themselves with a career trajectory into academia or into a research-intensive job role such as consultancy or policy advisory positions.

所属院系

中国学生入学要求

课程信息

学制：全日制(12 个月)

学费：£22,500.00 (¥ 203,173) /年

开学时间：每月1日

申请截止日期：

留学地点：The University of ManchesterOxford Road,Manchester,M13 9PL, England