Information Technology Management for Business MSci (Hons)

Master

In Loughborough

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Loughborough

Overview
The Information Technology Management for Business MSci course has been designed in partnership with some of the world's leading employers to prepare students for a successful career in IT and is a variation of the Department's Computing and Management degree.
The degree covers a vibrant mix of transferable skills and knowledge for students who want exciting and challenging management or professional careers designing, developing and implementing technology solutions for businesses.
The course was designed to offer an insight into the real world of IT and allows you to learn the people and project management skills required to be a successful IT professional in any sector; evaluate and understand technology and its role within business; establish an unrivalled platform for launching a career in the knowledge economy; enable you to gain practical experience working on real world business challenges and is taught in conjunction with the School of Business and Economics, providing experienced teaching and support.

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Location

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Loughborough (Leicestershire)
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Loughborough University, LE11 3TU

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Subjects

  • Oriented Programming
  • Object oriented Programming
  • Programming
  • Team Training
  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Systems
  • Planning
  • Finance
  • International
  • Marketing
  • Innovation
  • Operating Systems
  • Internet
  • Object-oriented training
  • Software Engineering
  • Computing
  • Object oriented training
  • Leadership
  • Operations Management

Course programme

What you'll study

Excited to learn more? For a taster of what you can expect to study on this course, take a sneak preview of some of the modules you may have the opportunity to study below.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Final year

Year 1

Areas studied include accounting, computer systems, databases, human resource management, organisational behaviour, programming, business modelling and software engineering.

Semester 1

Computer Systems Core

Computer Systems

The aim of this module is to provide an insight into the functioning of a modern computer. By being aware of both the potential and limitations of such systems, this module aims to develop a student's confidence and competence in their analysis and use of computer systems.

Introduction to Accounting Core

Introduction to Accounting

The aims of this module are to introduce the preparation and interpretation of financial reports and to show the relationship between the business context and financial reporting.

Introduction to Programming Core

Introduction to Programming

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to fundamental programming concepts and techniques.

Organisational Behaviour Core

Organisational Behaviour

The aims of this module is to introduce students to a sound foundation of behavioural and organisational concepts for subsequent management modules

Quantitative Methods for Business Core

Quantitative Methods for Business

The aims of this module is to introduce students to a variety of simple modelling and statistical tools that are used in management and its professions

Software Engineering 1 Core

Software Engineering 1

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the basic concepts, principles and skills for modern Software Engineering.

Semester 2

Accounting for Managers Core

Accounting for Managers

The aims of this module are to develop a range of technical skills appropriate to the practice of Management Accounting.

Business Modelling Core

Business Modelling

The aims of this module is to ensure that students are aware of a variety of mathematical and statistical tools that are used in industry and commerce.

Databases Core

Databases

The aim of this module is to give students a thorough understanding of Entity Relationship Analysis and relational database design and use.

Management of Human Resources Core

Management of Human Resources

The aims of this module are to provide participants with a richer understanding of issues associated with the management of human resources with organisations.

Web Programming Core

Web Programming

The aim of this module is to introduce students to up-to-date concepts and techniques of modern web programming languages and associated technologies in web application development.

Year 2

Areas studied include industry insight, networks, operating systems, object oriented programming, company finance, operations management, marketing and team projects.

Semester 1

Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 1 Core

Operating Systems, Networks and the Internet 1

An introduction to fundamental principles of operating systems, networks and the Internet relevant to a career in the I.T. industries or associated areas

Operations Management Core

Operations Management

The aims of this module are: to introduce fundamental concepts and techniques of operations management.

Principles of Marketing Core

Principles of Marketing

The aim of this module is: to introduce students to the principles of marketing and the role of marketing management, in and the impact of internet marketing in a variety of organisational settings.

Software Engineering 2 Core

Software Engineering 2

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the advanced concepts, principles and skills for modern Software Engineering.

Semester 2

Company Finance Core

Company Finance

The aim of this module is: to examine the background to the financing of companies; the methods used to raise finance; and the implications of using different sources in an international context.

Management Science Methods Core

Management Science Methods

The aims of this module are: to ensure that students have an understanding of key principles, models and techniques used to tackle management decision problems.

Object-Oriented Programming Core

Object-Oriented Programming

The aims are for students to acquire: essential skills on object oriented programming principles; skills in programming with an object oriented programming language (e.g. Java)

Professional Issues in Computing Core

Professional Issues in Computing

The aims of this module are to understand and manage the ethical dilemmas, legal and technical requirements of professional work relating to computing.

The Marketing Mix Core

The Marketing Mix

The aim of this module is to examine the nature of the marketing mix and the contribution of each of the marketing mix elements to an effective marketing strategy.

Semester 1 & 2

Industry Insight Core

Industry Insight

The aims of this module are for the student to be able to: 1. identify a range of "best practice" techniques as advocated by IT and business leaders 2. undertake literature research on an IT-Business topic and present the research by a variety of means. 3. develop and present a reasoned business argument and proposal to business leaders.

Team Projects Core

Team Projects

The main aim of this module is to contribute to the development of the student's skills (subject specific and transferable) through the undertaking of group projects. Subsidiary aims will be to further the education of the student in a range of areas through the use of self-guided learning and to familiarise the student with the professional constraints and benefits of working in a small team and to strict deadlines.

Year 3

Areas studied include strategic management, leadership and interpersonal skills, an IT or computing project and a range of optional specialised modules.

Semester 1

Fundamentals of Strategic Management Core

Fundamentals of Strategic Management

The aims of this module are: to introduce the concept of strategic management; to explore strategic thinking, the development of alternative strategies, and the implementation of strategic decisions.

Business Systems Optional

Business Systems

The aims of this module are to develop an appreciation of the use of IT based Management Information Systems and Decision Support Systems in business contexts, particularly in management planning, decision-making and control.

Computer Graphics Optional

Computer Graphics

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the basic concepts, principles and skills for modern Computer Graphics.

Cryptography and Network Security Optional

Cryptography and Network Security

The aim of this module is to introduce the students to the main cryptographic techniques in use today as well as their application to various areas of network security.

Decision and Efficiency Analysis Optional

Decision and Efficiency Analysis

The aims of the module are to develop an understanding of the complex multidimensional nature of decision and efficiency analysis problems faced by managers and policy makers.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Optional

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The aims of this module are to present a range of issues on entrepreneurship related to the development of novel designs and technical innovation; to present a range of topics on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as these companies are an important channel for the diffusion of novel designs and technical innovation; and to develop relevant transferable skills.

Human-Computer Interaction Optional

Human-Computer Interaction

The aim of this module is for students to gain a working knowledge and practical experience of the design and evaluation of human-computer interfaces for interactive products and systems in order to create a good user experience. It also aims to give students knowledge of design issues in different application areas.

Information and Knowledge Management Optional

Information and Knowledge Management

The aim of this module is to develop an appreciation of the purpose and development of effective information systems and knowledge management in business and their own organisation in particular.

International Human Resource Management Optional

International Human Resource Management

The aim of this module is to examine critically the role of the Human Resource Management (HRM) in an international context.

Knowledge-based Decision Support Optional

Knowledge-based Decision Support

The aims of this module are to provide students with the basic concepts of knowledge-based systems and an awareness of the problems faced by developers of KBS applications.

Marketing Strategy and Planning Optional

Marketing Strategy and Planning

The aims of this module are to synthesise students' understanding of marketing by exploring issues and skills in the area of strategic marketing management and in the context of the dynamic local and global environments in which marketing now operate, and to develop skills in strategic marketing planning and apply them in a realistic and competitive environment.

Social Informatics Optional

Social Informatics

The aims of this module are to: explore the relationship between information technology and society; provide students with an understanding of the complex relationships between technology and society and the ways in which they influence each other; develop students' ability to think critically about information technology.

Semester 2

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Core

Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

The aim of this module is to demonstrate the critical importance of leadership and interpersonal skills in achieving effective teamwork and successful organisational performance.

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Information Technology Management for Business MSci (Hons)

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