Business and Information Technology Systems

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Information is the lifeblood of all organisations, while the management of information technology systems is an essential and powerful tool for modern business.

The MITS programme, by focusing on creativity and innovation in an organisational context, aims to produce confident graduates who are equipped to make an immediate impact on the world of business and society more generally. The new degree is founded on a challenging and distinctive curriculum that coheres strongly to the Schools educational aim of delivering programmes which respond to market developments, and which are designed to produce graduates who are valued for their intellectual rigour and professional competences and are of value to society.

The programme has an increased focus on nurturing high-level management skills, and placing greater emphasis on practical hands-on knowledge which, complemented and underpinned by a wide range of theoretical perspectives, from which the students will better understand the antecedents, processes and effects of technology, and which will ultimately lead to more innovative, creative, well-rounded and employable graduates.

The configuration of the programme delivers the opportunity to capitalise on the expertise available in the departments of Strategy and Organisation and Management Science. In particular, with a combination of expert input in specific areas it will offer significant benefits to potential students with IT knowledge to develop and further enhance their skills available in the expertise offered in project management and business process management within the Department of Management Science.

The MSc in Management of Information Technology Systems consists of core classes in Management (Managing Complexity in Organisations, Critical Engagement with Technology, Creativity Change and Innovation, Strategic Technology Management) and Information Systems (Management Information Systems, IT Project Management, Integrated Business Process Management) two electives, and a practically-orientated end-of-programme project.

Combined, these modules provide students with a critical focus in blending a managerial perspective, whilst delivering sufficient understanding and familiarity with technology and practical insight into the issues surrounding the planning, implementation and operation of business information systems and associated technology in contemporary organisations.

Applicants should complete the online application form and upload the following supporting documentation: * Detailed CV * Evidence of academic qualifications (degree certificate and full academic transcripts. A certified translated version of these documents must be provided if these documents are not in English.) * For those applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English proficiency is required. A minimum of 6.5 in IELTS (with equal weighting across all bands), 600 TOEFL or 95 iBT is required. * Two references will be required to support your application. These can either be uploaded to your application file or, if you prefer, we will contact your referees if you provide their email addresses in the online application form.As our primary concern is to build a class of high-potential individuals that will work well together, we may ask you to undertake a formal interview to discuss your achievements and aspirations.In order to undertake the MSc MITS you will need to be competent in word processing, the use of spreadsheets and in report writing. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 95 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.