MSc Management of Information Systems and Technology

Program Overview

The MSc in Management of Information Systems and Technology combines IT, information systems, and enterprise process management to equip students with skills in managing information systems and technology. It offers a variety of modules, including IT Project Management, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, and Big Data Intelligence and Modelling. The program prepares students for careers in areas such as systems analysts, IT project managers, and management consultants, with excellent career prospects and high employer demand.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Combines information technology, information systems, and enterprise process management.
• Designed for students looking to acquire skills in managing information systems and technology.
• Caters to global economic and business management needs.
• Provides graduates and professionals with skills in capturing, organizing, and presenting information efficiently.
• Aims to bridge the gap between technology and management.
• Combines traditional and contemporary theory with practical skills.
• Incorporates real-life input, including case studies from the NHS.
• Uses various teaching approaches, including problem-based learning, flipped learning, and traditional learning.
• Prepares students for digital Location-Independent-Working environments.

Outline:

• Modules:
• IT Project Management (15 credits)
• Digital Transformation Strategy (15 credits)
• Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
• Individual Project Preparations (15 credits)
• Business Process Engineering with Enterprise Systems (15 credits)
• Big Data Intelligence and Modelling (15 credits)
• Global Business Management (15 credits)
• Simulation (15 credits)
• Project (50 credits)
• Leading Diverse Workforces (10 credits)
• Work Placement:
• Optional 12-month work placement opportunity.
• Extends the duration of the master's to 24 months.
• Enhances employability upon graduation.
• Takes place in semesters 3, 4, and 5.
• Involves additional tuition fees (£4,000).
• Subject to availability, competitive application, and meeting visa requirements.

Assessment:

• Variety of assessment methods, including development of video clips, reports, written coursework, and presentations (oral and poster).
• Aims to fairly assess students and monitor their progress towards intended learning outcomes.

Teaching:

• Teaching methods may include lectures, seminars, discussions, case studies, tutorials, and personal supervision and support.
• Full-time and part-time options available.
• Part-time teaching arrangements vary and are tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants.
• 16 contact hours per week in the taught semesters.
• 35 hours of self-directed study expected per week.
• Uses emerging technologies for student experience.
• Course delivery adapts to public authority guidance and decisions.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as systems analysts, SAP administrators, business analysts, IT project managers, IT systems analysts, management consultants, and strategic managers.
• Excellent career prospects with high employer demand.
• Coventry University Talent Team provides a range of support services to help with career planning and preparation.

Other:

• Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects offer international experience opportunities.
• Past students worked on projects with IAA Tanzania and GTUC Accra, investigating leadership in project management.
• International experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements.
• Graduates currently work/have worked at Vodafone Group Technology, Middle East College, Oman, Central Bank of Nigeria, Price Waterhouse and Coopers PWC, UK, Accenture, Thailand, Cam Clark Group, Canada, Bærum Municipality, Norway, and Featurespace, UK.
• MSc Management of Information Systems and Technology students have achieved success in their careers.
• Fees (refer to Fees and Funding section)
• Admission requirements (refer to Entry Requirements section)
• Application process (refer to How to Apply section)

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £11,200 | £4,000 (Work placement option additional fee)
• £20,050 | £4,000 (Work placement option additional fee) per year without EU support bursary
• International: £20,050 | £4,000 (Work placement option additional fee)