Management of Information Technology
(MSc) Management of Information Technology
Entry for 2023
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 7 (Masters) in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, theories and techniques relating to the Management of Information Technology as an innovative and strategic resource with regards to the integration of theory into practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and theories of Information Technology Systems and their interfaces in a business setting.
Be able to identify and evaluate the opportunities presented by new kinds of Information Technology in business, the prerequisites for successful adoption of those technologies, and the experiences of designing IT systems.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and theories of Information Technology, Technology and Innovation Management, and Internet Technologies applied to E-Commerce and E-Business Systems.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the current issues in research and practice of strategy and other forms of management, in particular, responding to change and leading organisational creativity and innovation.
Demonstrate cognitive and intellectual skills; critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving; analytical skills; strategic conceptualising and envisioning; business awareness and real-world perspective; evaluation; as well as intuitive/ creative thinking related to their expertise in course subject areas.
Demonstrate ability to extend their basic knowledge to encompass new principles and practice, as well as critical reflection, project management skills including objective setting, decision-making; time management; organising and planning work; and adopting different perspective, while analysing a substantial theoretical or practical problem and developing a solution related to the course subject areas.
Full-time course composition
Part-time course composition
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