Master of Science in Information Technology Management

at Institute of Technology Carlow

What subjects will I study?

• Strategy, Process and Leadership
• Contemporary Issues in Strategic Management
• Technology Integration
• Information Security Management
• Data and Information Systems Management
• Vendor and Service Management
• Dissertation
• Research Methods

The MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Embedded Exit Award) are designed for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computing Level 8 or equivalent programmes (minimum 2nd class honours) or the Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering Level 8 or equivalent (minimum 2nd class honours). Candidates with significant professional experience in the computing field (as determined by RPL), in addition to an honours primary degree in another discipline area may also be considered for entry. Applicants who do not meet the above standard entry requirements will also be considered if they have an undergraduate degree (at Level 7 or Level 8) and a minimum of 5 years verifiable relevant industrial experience.

Applicants who do not have a primary degree will only be considered with a minimum of 10 years verifiable relevant industrial experience. Applicants applying for entry via routes other than those listed above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The department reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

The fees for Master of Science in Information Technology Management may vary from €5,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Graduates may pursue NFQ Level 10 (PhD) study opportunities on successful completion of this programme.

The postgraduate Diploma in Science in Information Technology Management is an Embedded Exit Award and students who complete 60 credits of the programme will be eligible for this exit award, should they opt to leave the programme at this stage.

Graduates of this programmes are prepared for roles such as:

• IT Management
• IT Project Management
• Management Analyst/Information Systems Management
• Chief Technology Officer/Chief Information Officer.