MSc Information Technology Management

Program Overview

This MSc Information Technology Management program equips students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the dynamic digital business world. It emphasizes digital transformation, IT systems and technologies, and industry experience through a placement option. The program prepares graduates for careers in IT consulting, business analysis, project management, and data analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc Information Technology Management program is designed to prepare students for a dynamic and fast-changing business world. It focuses on building knowledge of Information Systems and Information Management technologies that enable industry in a digital world. The program aims to equip students with the skills to develop, design, and manage IT systems and technologies. It also provides opportunities to gain industry experience through a 12-month placement option. The program emphasizes digital transformation by exploring digital technologies, the latest enterprise system applications, and relevant implementation challenges. It also incorporates Critical Success Factors (CSFs) through case studies.

Outline:

The program is delivered face-to-face over three semesters. The course schedule is based on the length of the program and the academic calendar. The program includes a mix of practical and theoretical studies, providing students with advanced knowledge and a solid grounding for their future careers.

Modules:

The program includes the following modules:

• Dissertation For Computing: This module focuses on research and writing skills, allowing students to conduct independent research and produce a dissertation.
• Enterprise Management Project: This module provides students with practical experience in managing IT projects.
• Industrial Expertise: This module explores the latest trends and developments in the IT industry.
• IT Strategy: This module focuses on developing and implementing IT strategies for organizations.
• Research Skills For Computing: This module provides students with the skills to conduct research in the field of computing.
• Study Skills And Project Management: This module equips students with essential study skills and project management techniques.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Coursework: This includes essays, reports, presentations, and other written assignments.
• Practical: This includes projects, simulations, and other hands-on activities.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics with expertise in IT management. The teaching methods include:

• Lectures: These provide students with a theoretical foundation in IT management.
• Seminars: These allow students to discuss and debate key concepts and issues.
• Practical sessions: These provide students with hands-on experience in using IT tools and technologies.
• Blackboard, our virtual learning environment: This provides students with access to course materials, resources, and communication tools.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a range of careers in the IT industry, including:

• IT consultant in IT & digital transformation projects
• Business analysts
• Project management
• Data analysts
• Research analysis
Students have access to modern IT equipment, labs, and software.

Home students:

• Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course without work experience placement or £11,810 with work experience placement.
• If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees.

International students:

• Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course without work experience placement or £18,705 with work experience placement.