Overview

The Computer Based Management Information Systems program offered by The University of the West Indies will not only equip Jamaican nationals to fill these positions, but will also educate a new generation of Information Systems Analysts and Managers who will spearhead the thrust by Jamaican firms to establish a sustainable competitive position on the critically important information service sector.

Graduates with M.S. in Computer Based Management Information Systems from The University of the West Indies will gain:

A comprehensive understanding of how information systems are changing organizational structures and can be used effectively to create a basis of competitive advantage.

A comprehensive introduction to the principles of management.

A comprehensive introduction to methods used in managing the development of computer-based systems

Detailed exposure to new advances in information technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Programming, Database & Networking

Software Engineering

Business Intelligence

Organizational Theory & Behaviour

Production & Operations Management

Finance

IT Governance & Policies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

49 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Kingston, Jamaica

Disciplines

Computer Sciences IT Management Information Systems View 3 other Masters in Computer Sciences in Jamaica

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field from a university or college acceptable to the Board for Graduate Studies, The University of the West Indies, with grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.

Candidates are also required to have at least two years’ work experience. However, candidates with at least a strong upper second class honours degree may be accepted without this work experience.

Completed application form; 

Application fee; 

Two Referee Reports (academic and professional); 

Official Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 USD / year

≈ 15000 USD / year

Additional Details

National tuition per programme: U$11,000

Funding

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Graduates with M.S. in Computer Based Management Information Systems from The University of the West Indies will gain:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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