Faculty of Engineering & Informatics
Programme Specification
Programme title: MSc Information Technology Management
Academic Year:
2015 - 2016
Degree Awarding Body:
University of Bradford
Partner(s), delivery
organisation or support
provider (if appropriate):
N/A
Final and interim award(s):
[Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
(FHEQ) level 7]
MSc Information Technology Management
Non-accredited award
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
Programme accredited by (if
appropriate):
N/A
Programme duration:
1 year full time - September (semester 1)
and January (Semester 2) starts, 2 years parttime
QAA Subject benchmark
statement(s):
N/A
Date of Senate Approval:
June 2014
Date last confirmed and/or
minor modification approved
by Faculty Board
June 2015
Introduction
In today’s information-based economy, understanding and managing organisational
information systems is crucial to the productivity, competiveness and hence survival
of businesses and organisations. The MSc Information Technology Management
degree programme will enable you to gain the technical skills and critical knowledge
needed for careers and IT leadership roles in industry, business, government and
education. The degree programme is designed for applicants from a range of
disciplines, who want to develop, broaden and deepen their knowledge and
understanding of information technology systems and related key technical,
organizational and managerial issues. You will study a number of core subjects that
cover e-business technologies, web server management, risk management,
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knowledge management, business intelligence, and research methodologies. In
addition, you can choose optional modules that match your specific interests. These
include Six Sigma, Project Planning, Mobile applications, advanced networks and
security, privacy, and data protection. The programme of study culminates in a
dissertation which is an independent piece of research with guidance from a
supervisor. Throughout the programme there is emphasis on ethical and
sustainability issues of information management in real-life organisations.
The MSc Information Technology Management is located in the School of
Engineering. The school offers a lively and stimulating learning environment and has
currently twelve separate MSc degree programmes and over 200 postgraduate and
research students. Depending on their selection of modules, students on the MSc
Information Technology Management will also benefit from studying in the School of
Management, ranked amongst the world’s top business schools, and in the School of
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science which has the oldest computing
department in the UK.
With reference to teaching and learning, the School aims to produce postgraduates
who aspire to challenging careers in industry, commerce and the public sector or to
developing their own enterprises. Postgraduates will be able to move directly into
responsible roles in employment with a minimum of additional training. These aims
are achieved by

Providing a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged
to develop independent learning skills;

Developing subject knowledge and understanding, developing discipline skills
and developing personal transferable skills, to enable graduates to pursue
programmes of further study, or to move directly into responsible employment.
Programme Aims
The MSc Information Technology Management programme is intended to:
A1. Provide students with the advanced theoretical knowledge, concepts and skills
necessary for original thought and problem analysis in the management of
Information Systems.
A2. Provide the knowledge and technical skills that enables students to design,
develop and manage Business Information Systems.
A3. Provide students with the academic and technical skills necessary to carry out
independent research in the design, implementation or management of IT, and
to develop sustainable personal learning.
A4. Develop personal transferable skills and attributes including report writing,
online discussion, presentation, project management and research skills.
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Programme Learning Outcomes
To be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Certificate at FHEQ level 7, students
will be able to:
LO1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the concepts, principles and theories
underpinning the management of strategic knowledge and sustainable information
technologies in organisations.
LO2. Critically appraise business intelligence tools and their role in gathering and
analysing detailed business information.
LO3. Engage in critical analysis of the characteristics of web client, server and linked
database technologies.
LO4. Demonstrate understanding of advanced Internet, mobile technologies, business
software, networks and protocols and apply advanced methods in the high-level
security, privacy, legal and organisational impact of trading over the Internet.
LO5. Critically evaluate the principles and practices of risk management and appraise
the conditions for its successful implementation.
LO6. Acquire skills to deal with the complex issues involved in effectively implementing
electronic systems in business whilst identifying and minimising the security risks.
Additionally, to be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma at FHEQ level 7,
students will be able to:
LO7. Demonstrate a systematic understanding and knowledge of strategic management,
particularly in the light of major contemporary debates such as those focused on
business stakeholders, business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and
sustainable development.
LO8. Take a holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems, applying
professional judgements to balance risks, cost, benefits, safety, reliability and
environmental impact.
Additionally, to be eligible for the award of Degree of Master at FHEQ level 7,
students will be able to:
LO9. Select, design, plan and manage a self-directed and managed researchinformed project;
LO10. Demonstrate research skills for further detailed investigation, of complex nonroutine problems, demonstrate critical thinking; evaluate and integrate
scientific, technological and business/managerial information from a variety of
sources.
Curriculum
The programme structure is shown in the table below. The MSc Information
Technology Management covers a range of specialist topics, leading to the
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qualification of a Master's degree. Typically, a taught full-time Master's programme
lasts for twelve months of full-time study. The programme has two stages: the taught
programmes stage which takes place during the first two semesters (or four
semesters for the part-time route), and the project/dissertation stage. The taught
programmes stage is organised on a modular basis. Students who successfully
complete the taught modules are eligible for the PGDip Information Technology
Management. Students proceeding onto the Masters level undertake a project which
the student has to agree with the supervisor.
Effective for 2015/16
Postgraduate Certificate
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG4053D
Web and Server Management
C
20
7
1
ENG4089M
Supply Chain Management
O
10
7
1
CM-1052D
Security, Privacy, and Data
Protection
O
20
7
1
ENG4100M
Mobile Applications Technologies
O
10
7
1
ENG3048M
Six Sigma for Business Excellence
O1
10
6
1
MAN0208M
Understanding Strategic
Management
O
10
6
1
Students will be eligible to exit with the award of Postgraduate Certificate if they
have successfully completed 60 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.
Postgraduate Diploma
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG4003M
E-Commerce Technologies
C
10
7
2
ENG4019M
Research Seminar Series
C
10
7
2
ENG4072M
Risk Management
C1
10
7
2
ENG4065M
Knowledge Management &
Business Intelligence
C1
10
7
2
ENG4108M
Advanced Networking Protocols
O
10
7
2
MAN4317M
Information Systems Planning for
Sustainability
O
10
7
2
ENG3049M
Reliability Engineering
O
10
6
2
ENG3011M
Corporate Strategy and
Engineering Management
O
10
6
2
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Students will be eligible to exit with the award of Postgraduate Diploma if they have
successfully completed at least 120 credits and achieved the award learning
outcomes.
Degree of Master
Module
Code
ENG4013Z
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
MSc Project
C
60
7
3
Notes to the Curriculum:
1. Students are able to choose option modules (O1), except where these have
already been taken as part of a previous University of Bradford undergraduate
programme. In this event, the Director of Studies will identify an appropriate
substitute module(s).
2. Only 20 credits of Level 6 material can be taken in entirety of the MSc degree.
Effective for 2016/17
Postgraduate Certificate
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG4053D
Web and Server Management
C
20
7
1
ENG4319D
Supply Chain Management
C
20
7
1
CM-1052D
Security, Privacy, and Data
Protection
C
20
7
1
Students will be eligible to exit with the award of Postgraduate Certificate if they
have successfully completed 60 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.
Postgraduate Diploma
Module
Code
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
ENG4311M
Research Skills
C
10
7
2
ENG4072M
Risk Management
C
10
7
2
ENG4318D
Knowledge Management &
Business Intelligence
C
20
7
2
SOE43xxD
Electronic Commerce
C
20
7
2
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Students will be eligible to exit with the award of Postgraduate Diploma if they have
successfully completed at least 120 credits and achieved the award learning
outcomes.
Degree of Master
Module
Code
ENG4013Z
Module Title
Type
Credits
Level
Study
period
C
60
7
2
MSc Project
Notes to the Curriculum:
3. Students are able to choose option modules (O1), except where these have
already been taken as part of a previous University of Bradford undergraduate
programme. In this event, the Director of Studies will identify an appropriate
substitute module(s).
4. Only 20 credits of Level 6 material can be taken in entirety of the MSc degree.
Students will be eligible for the award of Degree of Master if they have successfully
completed at least 180 credits and achieved the award learning outcomes.
Learning, Teaching and assessment Strategy
January Start programmes
For the January start programme the semester numbers correspond to the position
in the academic year not the order of which they are taken. So January-start
students will take “Semester 2” modules first, followed by “Semester 1” modules.
Programme Routes
PgDip
September
Start MSc
January
Start MSc
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
PgDip
Summer
Project
Summer
Project
MSc
Semester 1
MSc
Teaching and Assessment Strategies
Teaching involves a combination of formal lectures, seminars, group discussion
board, directed reading, and guest lectures by practising professionals. In general,
the programme aims to integrate applied and theoretical knowledge with assessment
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processes that test both knowledge of the disciplines as well as their application and
limitations. Practical programming skills are developed in computer laboratory
sessions.
For every 10 credits on the programme, you will be required to commit 100 hours of
study. Some of these hours will be formally timetabled - lectures, seminars, tutorials
and computer programming workshops – and others will involve you in carrying out
private study.
Methods of assessment are similarly varied and progress will be assessed using a
mix of formal examinations, presentations and seminar papers, reports, essays,
coursework assignments, and software projects. The appropriate method is chosen
so that you may demonstrate the particular learning outcomes of each module.
In addition to 120 credits of taught modules, candidates for the Masters award will be
expected to complete a 60 credit project/dissertation, which will be overseen by an
individual supervisor. The School is committed to Education for Sustainable
Development and endeavours to integrate ESD wherever possible into the
curriculum, and you are free to explore ethical and environmental issues in your
project work, should you wish to.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Taught Postgraduate
Regulations, which are available at the link below:
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their
previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of
each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our
assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability
to succeed on this particular programme.
Entrance requirements for each
programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a
combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be
equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this
learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained
within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry
qualifications.
We are continually reviewing and developing our practices and policies to make the
University more inclusive, but if you are disabled we may need to make some
adjustments to make sure that you are not disadvantaged. We would advise you to
contact the programme leader before you apply to discuss these.
Applicants are expected to hold a good honours degree in a related subject.
However, the academic discipline of your first degree is less important, as the
programme is designed for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds. Personal
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motivation and the commitment to succeed are seen as key attributes in the
admissions process and the School treats each application on an individual basis.
Mature applicants with educational qualifications other than an Honours degree will
be considered on an individual basis.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled
students, and these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are
applied to all applicants. If you have some form of disability you may wish to contact
the programme leader before you apply.
English Language Requirements
All students must satisfy the English language requirements for admission as
described in http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/before-you-apply/english-languagerequirements/. A test of written and spoken English normally needs to have been
passed at grade 6.0 for IELTS or 550 for TOEFL (or 220 for the computer-based
test)
Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature
students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If applicants have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may
be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate
and recognise this learning in order to provide applicants with exemptions from
specified modules or parts of the programme.
Minor Modification Schedule
Version
Number
1
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Brief description of Modification
Date of Approval
(Faculty Board)
For 2016-2017, Supply Chain
Management moved to sem 2 and
Electronic Commerce moved to sem 1 to
allow January entry in 2016.
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