Master of Science in Digital Transformation

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• Graduates with knowledge, skills, and competencies that will help in the development of the country and enable them to progress their careers in digital transformation.
• An understanding of digitally connected systems in organizations that automate manual tasks, streamlining workflows, enhancing efficiency, and improving customer experience.
• An opportunity to develop capabilities in implementing digital transformation initiatives effectively, empowering organisations agility and innovation to quickly respond to customer and competitor demands.
• A comprehensive knowledge in identifying digital technologies, their applications in various industries, and leadership qualities.

• Develop skills to conduct business consultation in digital transformation projects by engaging with customers and understanding their needs.
• Apply the concepts in technologies relevant to industrial revolution 4.0 to develop or redesign new business processes that can improve productivity and efficiency while preparing companies for AI adoption.
• Master design thinking principles on change management to build strategic working relationships and meet potential customers expectations.
• Examine digital engagement platforms requirement in meeting customers needs.
• Analyse business trends in digital platforms to grow new business or cross sell additional products or services.
• Prepare students who are not from a computing background to develop the necessary knowledge to undertake digital transformation projects within their expertise.

This programme is geared towards industry or business professionals who are seeking to develop their careers in the digital transformation for the benefit of organisations. Managers within organisations where information technology plays a vital role in the managerial functions and the efficient operation of the organisation will find this programme very useful.

For business managers who want to leverage on power of cloud services to increase efficiencies in business operations, they will learn different digital transformation frameworks and decide on the ones most applicable to their industries. Though they may not have any IT background, pre-requisite modules in key areas of AI, programming and internet of things will be taught to help them navigate the IT landscape.

This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project. There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed).

You are required to complete an industry-based major project where possible, however the emphasis must be placed on an effective demonstration of how the application of digital transformation can be part of the business environment. It is expected that the project would devise, recommend, or implement innovative solutions to the problem areas.

CAREER OPTIONS

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SPECIALISTS

THE MALAYSIAN GOVERNMENT AIMS TO ATTRACT

COURSE FEES

​* Fees stated above do not include Enrolment Fees, Registration Fees and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.

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