Course summary
With information technology at the heart of modern-day business enterprises, this MSc paves the way to an influential career where you can add genuine and lasting value to any organisation. This course will:
- Develop theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills using our dedicated computing laboratories
- Learn how to use IT intelligently to tackle the real-world challenges faced by the industry today
- Build your skills in a wide range of cutting-edge and emerging business technologies, such as cloud computing and data mining
- Draw on the expertise of our research-active teaching team as well as IT experts from industry
- Balance your studies with your other commitments: you can study full-time or part-time
- Prepare not only for a high-level career in the field of information technology but also for further research leading to a PhD
Modules
The MSc Information Technology programme consists of both core and optional modules which will help you further develop your skills and knowledge in this area.
Assessment method
Assessment includes a range of methods such as analytical essays, reports on lab-based problems, assignments using case studies, multi-task practical portfolios and presentations.
How to apply
International applicants
You will need an honours degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications / experience in a computing discipline. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Entry requirements
You will need an honours degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications / experience in a computing discipline. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
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Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB