MSc in Information Technology Management

Course Overview

Course Details

What you will be learning:

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• An opportunity to demonstrate how the application of computer-related technology is an integral part of an efficient business environment.
• An emphasis on the understanding of how an effective computer system is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive and strategic edge.
• An overall consideration of how IT can be managed in the organisation.
• An understanding of how strategic IT frameworks can be established to enhance the capability of the organisation.
• The Benefits of the Programme

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to :

• Demonstrate professional competencies in one or more specialist branches of IT Management.
• Draw upon the body of theoretical and technical knowledge available and be able to use this to professional advantage.
• Communicate effectively in technical and professional environments.
• Show initiative and independence of thought in technical project planning and design.
• Appreciate how an efficient technology-based infrastructure is a key factor in enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.
• Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of IT in the development of systems.
• Develop an appreciation of the management context within which software and IT systems are developed.
• Critically analyse, design and evaluate possible developments in a specialised area of discipline in order to further the knowledge and understanding of an IT management environment.

Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Admission requirements :

please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Fee Structure

Curriculum

Modules & Project

This programme comprises 10 coursework modules and a Project.

There are 7 compulsory Core Modules (including Research Methodology module) and you will have to choose 3 elective modules from those listed.

Pre-Requisite Modules (for non-computing students)
Duration: 1 month (Full-time) / 2 months (Part-time)

• Systems Development Methods
• Software Design and Development

Core Modules

• Managing Software Development Projects
• Technology Management
• Digital Execution
• Strategic Planning and Systems Development
• Business Intelligence Systems
• Research Methodology in Computing and Engineering
• Managing Organisations
• Project

Elective Modules

(Choose 1)*

• Internet Applications
• Enterprise Applications

(Choose 2)*

• Information Security Architectures
• Network Design & Performance
• Data Management

* Elective modules may be pre-selected for students at the beginning of the semester. If students wish to change these pre-selected elective modules, they can choose from the available modules offered in the semester OR among the intensive delivery modules – however such changes may prolong the study duration.

Project

You are required to complete industry-based major projects where possible, however the emphasis must be placed on an effective demonstration of how the application of computer-related technology can be part of the business environment. It is expected that the project would devise, recommend or implement innovative solutions to the problem areas.