This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Loughborough University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our MSci (Hons) degree in Information Technology Management for Business has been designed in partnership with some of the world's leading employers to equip you with the skills needed for today's technology-driven business environment. Our Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) degree covers a vibrant mix of transferable skills and knowledge for those who want exciting and challenging management or professional careers designing, developing and implementing technology solutions for businesses. The ITMB degree is designed to offer an insight into the real world of IT. It allows you to learn the people and project management skills required to be a successful IT professional. Across the course you will learn to evaluate and understand technology and its role within business and to gain practical experience working on real world business challenges. The course is taught in conjunction with Loughborough's highly-ranked School of Business and Economics to provide the essential mix of expert teaching and support for you to become a professional in an industry where the combination of technological expertise and business skills is in high demand. Our ITMB degree is supported by a partnership of over 200 leading industry employers including Accenture, Amazon Web Services, BAE Systems, Bank of America, the BBC, BP, BT, Cisco, Deloitte, Disney, Ford, Fujitsu, Google, GSK, HSBC, Home Office, HPE, IBM, Intel, John Lewis, Lloyds, Mars, Microsoft, the NHS, Nationwide Building Society, PepsiCo, PwC, RAF, Royal Navy, Rolls-Royce, Sainsbury’s, Telefonica and Unilever. The MSci year provides a broad understanding and study of entrepreneurship, leadership and management, together with a group project that helps develop your team working skills. There is also a significant, research-based individual project conducted with a member of academic staff. What's the difference between MSci and BSc? The BSc will provide a thorough grounding in the critical areas of the subject and enable you to develop skills and knowledge sought by employers in diverse industries. The Masters in Science (MSci) degree provide an ideal preparation for research and development work in industry or for a PhD and is designed to create leaders in the subject area by giving in-depth experience of cutting edge research.
Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Assessment method
Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed by 100% coursework or 100% by examination. Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including programming, individual reports, projects, laboratory work, contribution in tutorials, group work and presentations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G501
- Institution code:
- L79
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D*
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 37 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/ This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course. Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit the department giving them the opportunity to meet staff and students, see facilities and get an insight into what it is like to be a student at Loughborough.
English language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language. For full details of the acceptable English language requirements see our website.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £28600 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £28600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees stated above are for the 2024/25 academic year; fees for 2025/26 have not yet been confirmed by the UK government. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment.
While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationary, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.
Provider information
Loughborough University
Loughborough
LE11 3TU