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The National University of Singapore's (NUS) Institute of Systems Science (NUS-ISS) and School of Computing have launched a new graduate degree programme aimed at equipping next generation IT leaders with both technical skills and professional knowledge for effective business leadership and IT management. The programme will commence in January 2016.
The comprehensive programme will be jointly designed and delivered by NUS-ISS and NUS Computing. It will lead to a Master of Technology in IT Leadership (MTech ITL) awarded by NUS - the only locally conferred Master's degree focused on grooming strategic and forward-thinking IT leaders with the competencies needed to steer their organisations through fast-changing business and technology landscapes.
The first IT Leadership Master's degree in Singapore
"Although there are many IT and business graduate programmes available today, senior IT professionals in Singapore and the region have not been able to benefit from an integrated programme with a strong blend of IT, business and leadership curriculum for well-rounded development," said Khoong Chan Meng, Director and CEO of NUS-ISS.
Khoong added that the "goal is to nurture IT leaders who are not only capable, but possess the foresight, confidence and drive to leverage technology, integrate business and...