Course summary
This Master's degree in Information Technology Management will equip you with the competences to manage converging information technologies in order to meet business management goals. Your learning will be directly applicable to the modern workplace, where technology is ubiquitous and essential to maintain a competitive edge. Modules in project management, with an emphasis on technology and risk, provide a solid grounding before moving on to address the increasingly important information security and data analysis. Business processes are covered, as well as key information management tools.
Modules
Compulsory modules: •Technology Project Management (20 credits) This module aims to foster in students a critical appreciation of project management principles and practices in preparation for when they will manage – or be managed via – technology projects. •End User Computing Risk Management (20 credits) This module is designed to provide the student with a critical appreciation of End User Computing (EUC) risk management with an emphasis on the risks and management of spreadsheet technology. •Business Process and Data Analysis (20 credits) This module is designed to enable the student to develop a critical appreciation of a range of business process analysis approaches and to explore key contemporary issues regarding their application in organisations. •Research Methods for Technology Dissertations (20 credits) The aim of this module is to equip the student with the skills, knowledge and techniques necessary to produce a dissertation with a research or technical focus. •Information Security (20 credits) This module aims to provide an insight into the implementation of data security in computer systems and to encourage students to appreciate the practical and theoretical management principles associated with information security. •Social Media Analytics for Business (20 credits) This module provides students with the opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in handling social media data that is generated from user activity. •Technology Dissertation (40 credits) The aim of the technology project is for the student to apply knowledge, skills and techniques developed during directed and independent study to solve a real world technology related project. The technology project may take the form of an in-depth research project or the development of a computer system. Optional modules: •Team Software Development Project (optional module - 20 credits) This module aims to provide students with a practical and reflective experience of developing a software prototype in a team. •Internship (optional module - 20 credits) The aim of this module is to enable students to critically demonstrate, through practical experience, a more in-depth and critical understanding of technical, management and / or leadership within an organisation in the private, public or not-for-profit sector. To obtain an MSc degree, you must follow and successfully complete a total of 180 credits. PgC (60 credits) and PgD (120 credits) may be awarded as stand-alone or exit awards.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have one of the following: An Honours degree at least 2:2 or its equivalent in a relevant area e.g. Computing, Information Systems or an appropriate Engineering specialism. Applicants from other backgrounds will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
England | £10250 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10250 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10250 | Whole course |
Wales | £10250 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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