1. School of Informatics Strategy for IT Professional Education

2. SoI Strategic Positioning Professional (to SFIA 5-6) Specialist (to SFIA 3-4) Executive (to SFIA 7)

3. The MIL Executive Masters for new and aspiring CIOs Taught by academics and practitioners Cross disciplinary approach High contact, high touch teaching Academically rigorous Highly relevant to current and future

4. MSc in Information Security and Risk (MISR) Concerns about cyber security and information risk have led to a growing demand not only for technical specialists but also for more senior professionals with an awareness of both the technical and the business issues who can bridge the gap between IT security and business risk. A Professional Masters program for experienced professionals looking to move to the highest levels in the field, taught by academic and industry experts Providing the academic background to have a comprehensive understanding of the issues involved when you are responsible for policy level decisions on information security and all aspects of risk management Providing the big picture skills and knowledge to be the vital interface between the business and the technical

5. Masters in IT Consultancy Equips the aspiring IT professional for positions as Heads of Business Analysis or Business Relationship Management Suitable for IT professionals with 3+ years experience Provides a deeper understanding of the application of IT to real world business issues Part-time programme taught over 2+ years by academics and practitioners High-touch, high contact experiential learning Caters for both academic and professional development Organisations will continue to need trusted advisors who understands the possibilities of technology and who can work with users to maximise the benefits of technology

6. SoI Strategic Positioning MISR & ITC (to SFIA 5-6) Specialist (to SFIA 3-4) MIL (to SFIA 7)

7. Handover to Jon Hall Open University