The School of Computing and Digital Media has an excellent reputation for its innovative and practical approaches to teaching and learning. For generations it has produced qualified professionals across a broad spectrum of technical careers with graduates in high profile, international roles.

Our applied approach to the subject ensures our graduate employment rate remains one of the best in the UK. We have recently been recognised as the best new university in the UK for computing (Times Good University Guide 2009 and 2010). Our courses are recognised by the BCS – the Chartered Institute for IT.

This postgraduate course is designed to provide IT management and professional skills needed to take on senior roles in the IT industry including: leadership of strategic IT projects; and the broader role of management of corporate IT services and development.

Students on the course will develop understanding of: managing IT projects; improving quality and reducing failure; financial management; people management; enterprise-scale systems architectures; large-scale systems development; IT strategy; governance; and technology awareness and adoption.

The aims of the course are to produce graduates who:

• can take on leading management roles in large-scale IT projects
• can manage IT projects effectively making best use of people
• can manage IT projects efficiently, on cost and on time
• can devise and direct the IT strategies of large organisations

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Masters Information Technology Management

Stage 1

• Strategic IT Management
• IT Project Management

Exit Award: Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) IT Management

Stage 2

• Enterprise Systems Development
• Managing People
• Managing Information Services
• Finance for Managers

Exit Award: Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) IT Management

Stage 3

• Project

Award: Masters (MSc) IT Management

Our supported distance learning mode of delivery allows you to study online from any location and is designed to fit in around your work commitments. You will be taught and supported by experienced industry professionals who will recreate the same challenging interactive format of the on-campus courses for those studying at a distance.

Our virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle offers students flexibility of where and when they can study, offering full and open access to tutors and other class members. Students have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides students with lectures and course materials and it also includes:

• Virtual tutorials
• Live chat
• Discussion forums - student and tutor led
• Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
• User friendly material
• Access to our online library

As online learners, students are part of a 'virtual cohort' and the communication and interaction amongst members of the cohort is a significant aspect of the learning process. If you would like to find out more about our online learning environment get in touch to access our pre-enrolment Campus Moodle area where you will be able to see how the system works and take a look at sample teaching materials.  

We value industry experience, as well as your educational background.

You are an IT professional normally with a university degree at Honours level. We recommend that you have relevant employment experience in the IT industry, preferably with some experience of leadership or strategic / enterprise level systems. If you don't have a degree but have substantial relevant experience then we will arrange an interview for you to discuss your case with the course leader.

All international applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of linguistic ability, by gaining either IELTS 6.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL prior to receiving an unconditional offer of a place on the course.

English Language Requirements

Scholarships

Applicants to this course may be eligible for a scholarship. More information can be found on the Computing Scholarships pages.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change. Published fees apply to the course's mode of delivery.

All students can apply online by visiting Apply Online at www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline/

If you have any queries, please contact our Admissions Office: 

• Email pgoffice@rgu.ac.uk

If you are an International Student and would like further information and application advice:

• Complete our International Enquiries form
• Call 0044 1224 262726
• Email international@rgu.ac.uk

This course will enable you to work within any organisation with a significant dependency on IT, ranging from SMEs to large multinational corporations and public sector organisations. Target roles would be project manager, business analyst, IT service manager, development manager, PMO manager, IT manager, and chief information officer.

Assessment for the course is done using reports and presentations of varying levels and degrees of complexity. Usually, each module will have an early assessment to allow students to get some quick feedback on what is expected of them. This is followed by a larger submission at the end of each module. For online distance learners, students will be required to send an audio file of their presentation to their course leader, or present their work “live” via webex-type technology. Activities are designed to be relevant to “real life” working situations, and for online distance learners these will often be orientated to their own working environment.

With our Online Distance Learning mode you will have the continued support of a course leader to guide you through your studies. The course leader for MSc IT Management is Dave McKay.

Dave has 35 years’ experience working in the IT industry. He started as a graduate programmer and worked in a variety of industries for over 10 years, before spending 22 years working for a global Oil & Gas Service company. During this time he led several large-scale software development projects and major outsourcing projects, rising to become CIO (Director of IT) during his final three years with the company. After retiring (in 2009), to step off the treadmill of 10 years of constant travelling, Dave joined RGU as a lecturer on, and more recently Course Leader for, the Masters degree in IT Management. He has extensive supervisory experience of managing projects, departments – and student projects.