Management of Business Information Technology (MSc)

Get the skills you need to manage a software project and to monitor its progress and outcomes with a master’s in management of business information technology. This course welcomes applicants with a good first degree in any discipline, and it is particularly suited to those with a degree in business or with business experience. 

You'll gain an understanding of the information technologies used in e-commerce and how they provide us with new ways of organising and managing business. You study a combination of subjects, from technical elements such as systems design and user experience to managerial elements such as project management, IT auditing, and governance.

By the end of this business information technology course, you'll be able to develop a system based on requirements, considering graphic user interface and database implementation. You'll also have the project management skills required for IT consultancy and strategic decision-making.

What you should know about this course

• You will learn the vital requirements for a business system, and be given an in-depth understanding of the complex nature of software development.
• This course will help you will grow practical skills in tackling user interface and database design issues, as well as system process modelling topics.
• You will learn how to manage a software project by producing the criteria which will monitor the project’s progress and measure outcomes.
• Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

What you will study
Full time

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• MSc Project (60 credits)
• Systems Design and Development (15 credits)
• User Experience Design (15 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Web and Intranet Content Management (15 credits)
• Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Managing IT Security and Risk (15 credits)
• User Centred Web Engineering (15 credits)
• Software Quality Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Systems Modelling (15 credits)
• Audit and Security (15 credits)
• Strategic IT (15 credits)
• Outsourcing and Organisational Awareness (15 credits)

What you will study
Part time

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Systems Design and Development (15 credits)
• User Experience Design (15 credits)
• Project Management (15 credits)
• Web and Intranet Content Management (15 credits)
• Essential Professional and Academic Skills for Masters Students

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• MSc Project (60 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Managing IT Security and Risk (15 credits)
• User Centred Web Engineering (15 credits)
• Software Quality Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• Systems Modelling (15 credits)
• Audit and Security (15 credits)
• Strategic IT (15 credits)
• Outsourcing and Organisational Awareness (15 credits)

How you will learn
Teaching

• In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical work in the labs. You'll be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions, and put your learning into practice in our specialist computer laboratories.
• Teaching hours may fall between 9am and 9pm, depending on your elective courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

• Lectures are usually attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees.

Independent learning

• Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to complete coursework, and prepare for presentations and exams. Our Stockwell Street library and online resources will support your further reading and research.

Overall workload

• Your overall workload consists of lectures, tutorials, labs, independent learning, and assessments. For full-time students, the workload should be roughly equivalent to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of modules you are studying.

Assessment

• On this course, students are assessed by coursework, examinations and a project. Some modules may also include practice assessments, presentations, demonstrations, and reports, which help you to monitor progress and make continual improvement.

Feedback summary

• We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Careers and placements
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

• Graduates from this course are equipped for employment in industry, commerce or research with a proficiency in the key theoretical and practical areas in management of modern information systems.

Do you provide employability services?

• Our services are designed to help you achieve your potential and support your transition towards a rewarding graduate career.
• The Employability and Careers Service provides support when you are preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles. It includes CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.
• Each School also has its own Employability Officer, who works closely with the industry and will provide specific opportunities relevant to your own course.