Program Overview

Information Technology Management BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The Information Technology Management course is designed to prepare you to deliver effective and competitive information technology management solutions within a diverse organisational global context.

Why You Should Study This Course

• Activity-led learning helps you consolidate what you are taught through practical application of everything you are covering in lectures.
• Emphasis on developing technical skills supported via dedicated use of a Programming Support Centre.
• Preparation for the increasingly interconnected and digital workplace through embedment of blended, collaborative and international learning opportunities.
• Opportunity for national or international field trips.

What You'll Study

Year One

• Programming: Concepts and Algorithms - 20 Credits
• Computer Systems - 20 Credits
• Working with Data - 20 Credits
• Mathematical Skills for Computing Professionals - 20 Credits
• Programming: Professional Practice - 20 Credits
• Integrative Project Module - 20 Credits

Year Two

• Data Science for Business - 20 credits
• Web Development and Management - 20 credits
• Operational Research and Simulation - 20 credits
• Digital Marketing - 20 credits
• Business Environment and Management Information Systems (MIS) - 20 credits
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and Service Management - 20 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement– 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

Final Year

• Final Year Project: Phase 1 - 20 credits
• Project Management - 20 credits
• IT and Society - 20 credits
• Final Year Project: Phase 2 - 20 credits
• Optional Modules:
  • Business Intelligence - 20 credits
  • Security and Compliance in the Cloud - 20 credits
  • Mobile Application Development - 20 credits
  • UX Design - 20 credits

How You'll Learn

Learning will be facilitated through a variety of methods which may include lectures, seminars, lab, workshops, online activities and group work. You will be expected to engage in both class and online activities and discussions.

Teaching Contact Hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include:

• formal examinations
• phase tests
• essays
• group work
• presentations
• reports
• projects
• coursework
• exams
• individual assignments
• laboratories
• posters.

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112 UCAS points
• International: 29 points to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level.
• GCSE: maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.

Fees and Funding

• UK, Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man: £9,535 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary
• International: £19,850 per year

Facilities

Your studies will be centred in high-specification learning environments that benefit from extensive social learning facilities, well-appointed laboratories, industry-standard equipment, lecturing facilities and classrooms, facilitating our innovative teaching methods across a diverse suite of courses.

Careers and Opportunities

The effective use of information technology is crucial to every modern business. On this course, you should not only look to develop the technical skills and knowledge required to create IT applications, but you should also seek to gain a solid understanding of the business environment in which they operate.

Successful completion of this course is designed to help prepare you for careers in the design, delivery and management of IT systems within a business, although the skills learnt could be applicable in careers such as web development, data analysis, content management, business analysis and project management.