- Provides exposure to modern and industry leading techniques in software development and network management.
- Leads to a wide range of career opportunities in the IT field.
- Easy assessment methods (variety of assessment methods used, including assignments, practicals; presentations and exams).
- Most affordable course fees with easy installments!
Course Description
This course is designed to allow students to become IT specialists who have an excellent combination of knowledge and practical, hands-on expertise to design, implement and manage an organisation’s technology infrastructure and support the people who use it. The graduates from this course will have their abilities developed in areas as information system; data communication; computer programming; systems analysis and design; multimedia; mathematics; artificial intelligence; project management; database management; web development; mobile computing; knowledge discovery and data Mining; and human-computer interaction.
This course is part of the MAPS College’s Information Technology Study Programme, which offers courses from Certificate Level 1 to Degree level at present. The MAPS BSc in Information Technology (Software Development / Network Management) degree programme is designed to allow students to either progress after completing the MAPS Foundation Studies in Information Technology or for students to gain direct entry after completing their A Levels.
This is a 3 years, 360 credits course and during the final year, students are offered the opportunity to choose their preferred specialization from the two streams available, which are Software Development and Network Management.
Awarding Body
Certificate for this course will be awarded by MAPS College.
MNQF Level
Level 7 Bachelors Degree (view approval)
Academic Requirements
Applicant must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
- MAPS Foundation Studies or MAPS Level 4 Advanced Certificate in Information Technology
- MNQF Level 4 Qualification (related field)
- 2 A’ Level passes (E or above)
- 2 HSSC passes (C or above)
- 20 years old AND completion of the 10th year of School AND 2 years of work experience in relevant field
Minimum Proficiency in English
Applicants joining a degree programme at MNQF Level 7 must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
- obtained a score of 5.5 or higher at IELTS, or
- obtained a ‘C’ pass or a higher grade in IGCSE English as a Second Language, or
- an equivalent achievement in a similar assessment of competence in English language
Course Structure
Year 1 (120 credits)
Semester One (4 compulsory modules worth 60 credits)
- MITD-505 Introduction to Internet Software Platforms
- MITD-506 Data Structures and Algorithms
- MITD-507 Parallel Programming and Operating Systems
- MITD-508 Information Technology Project (Level 5)
Year 2 (120 credits)
Semester One (4 compulsory/elective modules worth 60 credits)
Semester Two Year 3 (120 credits): students must select either Software Development or Network Management as their specialization. Software Development Specialization Semester Two (4 compulsory/elective modules worth 60 credits) Network Management Specialization Semester Two (4 compulsory/elective modules worth 60 credits) Duration: 3 academic years Credits: 360 credits Intakes: January, August. Mode of Study: Face to Face (Male’ Campus only) Course Assessments Course Fee and Payment Plan Pathway How to Apply?
…..MITD-603 IT Security: Principles and Practice
…..MITD-604 Information Systems
…..MITD-608 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
…..MITD-609 Mobile Computing
Semester One (4 compulsory/elective modules worth 60 credits)
…..MITD-704 Database Management Systems
…..MITD-608 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
…..MITD-708 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
…..MITD-707 Graphics and Multimedia for Application Development
…..MITD-709 Human-Computer Interaction
Semester One (4 compulsory/elective modules worth 60 credits)
…..MITD-707 Graphics and Multimedia
…..MITD-709 Human-Computer Interaction
…..MITD-708 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
All the units are assessed by time-constrained written exam and by coursework. (i.e. assignments, presentation, oral-test, case-studies, etc).
Payments can be made in installments. Please see Course Fees and Payment Plan for information.
Students who complete the MAPS BSc in Information Technology course may use it as a standalone professional qualification or progress on to a masters degree programme.
Candidates may apply online or download and complete application, which can be submitted to College Reception on the First Floor of H. Vaifilaa-age, Janavaree Magu. Applicants are requested to read the Terms and Conditions for Studying at MAPS College before applying.
