Welcome to the MSc. Information Technology (Cloud Computing)

The Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in Cloud Computing is designed to provide students with a foundation in cloud computing technologies for business. This program is ideal for professionals who are interested in the field of cloud computing and who may have experience but do not have formal training. Students will learn technologies, processes, and management of systems including virtualization and storage, APIs and scripting, AWS and Azure, cloud security and disaster recovery, and strategic cloud implementation concepts for business applications. Graduate students will complete one (1) additional graduate level assignment in each course.
The curriculum provides an amalgam of technical and management knowledge required to properly implement and manage strategies in IT security to protect technology assets, infrastructure, and data analytics. Current information technologists will enhance their technical acumen and learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret business intelligence relevant to their respective fields.
Gain technical and management knowledge required to properly implement and manage the strategies in IT security to protect technology assets, infrastructure, and data analytics. Current Information Technologists will enhance their technical acumen and learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret business intelligence relevant to their respective fields.
As a graduate of this programme, you'll have a solid understanding of the main disciplines that fall under these emerging and current areas. The kind of role you could go into includes:

  • Cloud Architect
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Big Data Analyst / Business Intelligence / Business Analyst
  • Senior Software Architect / System Architect
  • IT Project Manager / IT Consultant / IT Programme Manager
  • Software Engineering / System Developer
  • AI Specialist / Robotics
  • IoT Specialist / Smart Device Programmer
  • Cyber Security Specialist / IT Security Consultant
  • IT Infrastructure Manager

Eligibility

Post Study Work Visa

Post Study Work Visa availability - YES

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Westcliff University below
  1. Bachelor Certificate 
  2. Bachelor Transcript
  3. Passport
  4. Recommendation Letter
  5. English Proficiency Letter
  6. Statement of Purpose
  7. CV
  8. Wassce /A level Certificate

English Language Requirement

Westcliff University will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12 year education or English is designated as the primary and official language, and the principle language of instruction.

If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit  

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes

March, 2025

From January, 2025 to February, 2025

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June, 2025

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September, 2025

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October, 2025

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January, 2026

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March, 2026

From May, 2025 to December, 2025

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May, 2026

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June, 2026

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September, 2026

From January, 2026 to June, 2026

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October, 2026

From January, 2026 to August, 2026

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