Loughborough University's Master of Science (Honours) Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) covers a vibrant mix of transferable skills and knowledge for those who want exciting and challenging management or professional careers designing, developing and implementing technology solutions for businesses. The ITMB program is designed to offer an insight into the real world of Information Technology (IT). It allows students to learn the people and project management skills required to be a successful IT professional.
Across the course students will learn to evaluate and understand technology and its role within business and to gain practical experience working on real world business challenges. The course is taught in conjunction with Loughborough University's highly-ranked School of Business and Economics to provide the essential mix of expert teaching and support for students to become a professional in an industry where the combination of technological expertise and business skills is in high demand.
The program is supported by a partnership of over 200 leading industry employers including Accenture, Amazon Web Services, BAE Systems, Bank of America, the BBC, BP, BT, Cisco, Deloitte, Disney, Ford, Fujitsu, Google, GSK, HSBC, Home Office, HPE, IBM, Intel, John Lewis, Lloyds, Mars, Microsoft, the NHS, Nationwide Building Society, PepsiCo, PwC, RAF, Royal Navy, Rolls-Royce, Sainsbury’s, Telefonica and Unilever.
The Master of Science provides a broad understanding and study of entrepreneurship, leadership and management, together with a group project that helps students develop their team working skills. There is also a significant, research-based individual project conducted with a member of academic staff.