Program Overview

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Management of Business Information Technology, MSc

Overview

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.

This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

School

Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 1 years full-time
• 2 years part-time

Start month

September; January

Fees

• Home: £11,325
• International: £18,700

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.

Accreditation

Accredited by the BCS

Course Outline

Full-time

Part-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)

Year 2 (Part-time only)

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

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)

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• You should have an honours degree in any discipline equivalent UK 2:2 or above.

International entry requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

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.

Class sizes

• Lectures are usually attended by larger groups and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.

Independent learning

• Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate time to self-study to complete coursework, and prepare for presentations and exams.

Overall workload

• Your overall workload consists of lectures, tutorials, labs, independent learning, and assessments.

Assessment

• On this course, students are assessed by coursework, examinations and a project.

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.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

• We want you to make the most of your time with us.
• You can access study skills support through your tutor, lecturers, project supervisor, subject librarians, and our academic skills centre.

Support from the department

• As a Computing and Mathematical Science School student you will be able to enter our Oracle mentoring scheme.