Start your online Master in Information and Technology Management
This unique study programme will give you all the tools necessary for becoming an information technology master. Learn how to be the contact person and leader of IT system instalment and development.
Help teams and companies adopt innovative digital business tools and operations, and combine strong information technology knowledge with wider business insights and people management skills. Unlike an IT master programme, this degree focuses on giving you the tools to mediate between bigger picture business planning and the more technical aspects of owning an IT infrastructure.
The Information Technology MA programme is offered as either a 120 ECTS degree, for students with a BA in Business Administration or Economics; or as a 60 ECTS degree, for students of all backgrounds who already have professional experience of working in IT.
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? At IU International University of Applied Sciences you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, completely free of charge. By doing so, you can save valuable time and reduce tuition fees.
Online course overview
Over the course of this online Master in Management of Technology, you will explore the different aspects required for setting up an IT system. You’ll start by familiarising yourself with the foundations of IT: hardware, software and distributed systems.
You’ll then dive into topics such as IT law, IT service management and IT project management. The focus will then turn to managerial aspects: leadership and analysis skills, along with an introduction to the different approaches of assessing and preventing potential cyber threats.
Round out your expertise by exploring agile project management, and choosing from a wide variety of specialisations that best suit your interests and goals, from Blockchain and Quantum Computing to project management with Scrum to Artificial Intelligence.
Your Information Technology Management career outlook
A career in information technology management offers you a wide range of job opportunities, the ability to join various industries, and attractive salaries and conditions. You’ll have the option to build your career as, for example:
IT Manager
IT managers are at the heart of a company’s digital infrastructure. They not only take after business IT operations, but also make sure they are in line with company goals and culture. As an IT manager, you’ll have real power to transform or enhance business operations, by elevating the way information technology is utilised.
IT Security Manager
Interested in cyber security? As an IT security manager, you’ll deal with it on a daily basis, by designing and overseeing a defence protocol for business data and assets. In this specialisation, you’ll dig into a wide range of topics related to cyber protection, such as attack prevention or active penetration testing for exposing potential weak spots. It’s an exciting role that is becoming increasingly vital in today’s digital business world.
IT Project Manager
Take ownership of IT projects, and lead teams to a successful implementation of plans. As an IT project manager, your responsibility will be to not only coordinate tasks between team members and different company departments, but also navigate the different needs of developers, users and shareholders. Manage budgets, oversee project timelines and schedules and celebrate with your colleagues when products are launched according to plan.