MSc Management of Information Technology
Introduction
The MSc Management of Information Technology is a complementary course to the MSc in Information Technology. While the MSc IT trains future technical experts, the MSc Management of IT trains future IT managers who will work in various sectors of business or industry.
The course provides an understanding of the technical, organisational and economic issues involved in the management of IT resources, preparing students for careers in predominantly technical environments with IT specialists. Students receive an overview of:
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networks
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the internet
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databases
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human factors
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software development
whilst making in-depth studies of the management and applications of IT in business and industry as well as software project management.
The course is suitable for students with a good first degree in any subject – prior experience of IT is not essential. However, because students can tailor their choice of modules to suit their skills, strengths and interests, it is also appropriate for those with a strong background in computer science who would like to gain a more applied managerial perspective.
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Entry requirements
Academic
Candidates would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at least 2:2 level (or its international equivalent). Significant relevant industrial experience may be considered.
English language
The qualification must be achieved no more than 2 years prior to admission. For students who need to improve their English skills before joining a degree programme, The Centre for English Language Education offers Pre-sessional Language Courses which are open to prospective students at all levels.
Course structure
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G565 – MSc in Management of Information Technology
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Autumn Semester
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Code
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Module Title
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Credits
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Status
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G54IHC
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Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
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10
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Compulsory
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Group 1
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G54ICP
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Introduction to Computer Programming
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10
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Note 1
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G54PRG
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Programming
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20
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Note 1
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Group 2
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G64DBS
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Database Systems
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10
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Note 2
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G64INC
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Introduction to Network Communications
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10
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Note 2
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G54ADM
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System and Network Administration
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10
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Note 2
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Group 3
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G53ELC
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Enterprise Level Computing
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10
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Note 3
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G53VIS
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Computer Vision
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10
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Note 3
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G54SIM
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Simulation for Computer Scientists
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10
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Note 3
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G54ORM
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Operations Research and Modelling
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10
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Note 3
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Note 1. Students without a strong programming background must take either G54ICP or G54PRG.
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Note 2. Students must take all modules in Group 2 unless they have previously studied equivalent material.
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Note 3. Students who have previously studied material covered by groups 1 and 2 must take at least a corresponding number of credits from group 3.
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Spring Semester
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G64MIT
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Management of IT
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20
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Compulsory
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G64SPM
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Software Project Management
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10
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Compulsory
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G54MET
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Methods for Understanding Users in Computer Science
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10
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Optional
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MM4HCI
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Human-Computer Systems
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10
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Optional
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G64FAI
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Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
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10
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Optional
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G53SEC
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Computer Security
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10
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Optional
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G53NMD
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New Media Design
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10
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Optional
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Summer Period
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G64PMI
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Project in the Management of Information Technology
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60
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Compulsory
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