M.A. Information Technology Management
IU International University of Applied Sciences - Online Studies
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 2,568 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Limited Offer: prices include up to 50% discount for 120 ECTS. Discounts and promotions are available on a seasonal basis, for a personalised offer contact the University.
Introduction
The Master’s in Information Technology Management study programme is your path to a successful career in IT, as either a manager or a consultant.
This degree is designed to give you all of the tools you need for balance between the technical demands of an IT system, and the expectations and directives of various stakeholders. Once you graduate, you’ll be able to find a position in a wide variety of industries, as your skills will be required in any business that uses technology on a daily basis.
If you’re interested in facilitating between different business units, designing and implementing processes and best practices and being accountable for a wide range of technological projects, then a degree in Information Technology Management is the right choice for your career.
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Career Opportunities
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 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.
Curriculum
Over the course of this 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 to 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.
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Electives Overview
All of our study programmes offer a wide selection of industry-focused specialisation courses for you to choose from. Below you'll find more details on a select number of these courses - for the full list of specialisations available in this programme, please check the Course Schedule.
The specialisation courses that are a part of this study programme, are a cluster of courses dedicated to diving deep into a specific topic related to the programme. When choosing a specialisation, you get to explore a potential future career path, or just develop a strong knowledge base about a topic that particularly interests you.
120 ECTS Students – choose specialisation courses amounting to 20 ECTS, and develop the skills of an expert master in management of technology.
60 ECTS Students – choose specialisation courses amounting to 10 ECTS, and focus on the key aspects of information technology management that best suit your goals and career ambitions.
Have a look at some of the options you can choose from:
- Applied Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Cloud Computing
- Blockchain and Quantum Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cyber Criminality
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Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. | |
Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. | |
MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programmes are recognised by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty. |