BSc (Honours) Information Technology Management
UCAS code
GN52Attendance
Full-time
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-timeAt a glance
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to make best use of new and existing technology for business, on a course built in partnership with employers. You learn how what you learn applies in the workplace with a one year optional placement in industry.
Key points
• Study for a career on a course designed in partnership with employers.
• Learn about technology in the context of business.
• Enhance your employability and potential starting salary with a year in industry.
• Work with real businesses on real projects.
What is information technology management?
IT and communications are the most important drivers of change in organisations. They produce intense and rapid change. Often an organisation’s success or failure relies on how effectively it uses existing and emerging technologies. Information technology management takes control of these technologies and uses them to give organisations the advantage in competitive environments.
About this course
Prepare for a career as a ‘hybrid’ manager – someone who is able to apply technical knowledge as a business manager – on a course designed in partnership with employers.
The course focuses on teaching you skills which follow best industry practices in IT service management, design, implementation and operation of IT systems.
You develop skills and knowledge in • the latest technologies • service management • management • marketing • finance. These make sure you are well prepared for a career in business consultancy or IT management.
Throughout the course you work with real clients, mainly local companies, to deliver projects that improve their businesses. With guidance you learn to develop a team, create and manage projects and provide solutions for real work problems.
You learn through lectures, seminars and workshops. Workshops include teamwork on problem-solving tasks and group and individual assignments. You learn through case studies and live projects giving you a real understanding of the business context, which reduces the time companies have to spend training you as a graduate.
During year three, you have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learnt with a one year paid work placement in industry. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills, making you more attractive to employers after you graduate and more likely to earn a higher starting salary. At the end of your placement you may even get the offer of a permanent job after your degree.
If you want to go on to run your own business, the course offers modules that give you the essential business skills needed by all budding entrepreneurs.
A strong emphasis is placed on developing high quality skills that can be taken into the work place. We ensure that you develop teamwork, leadership, time management and project management skills and understand how to succeed in your career. You also have a personal tutor who helps you develop and gives you guidance throughout your degree.
You benefit from our 'Working with Business' programme, the Venture Matrix that won the National Enterprise Educators Award. Teaching staff on the course have recently won a student-nominated Inspirational Teaching Award in 2011.
Key areas of study
Each year you study six modules covering areas including • emerging technology • business context • management • IT service management • personal and professional skills.
Associated careers
You can find careers in areas including • consultancy • IT management • business analysis • systems analysis • general managerial roles.
Our graduates have found careers with such companies as • IBM • Xerox • BT • Sainsbury’s • TNT • PlusNet • Daily Mail.
Course content
Year one modules
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 1 • information systems • introduction to ICT • IT service support • programming practice • information analysis
Year two core modules
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 2 • database systems • ICT infrastructure 1 • enterprise information systems • IT service delivery
Year two options
• information management • business solutions • foreign language
Year three
• work placement
Final year core modules
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 3 • management of the IT environment and security • professional practice/studies • applied business intelligence
Final year options
• managing change • business information systems and strategy • dissertation • strategic communication • knowledge management
Assessment
• examinations • coursework • group work • practical work
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above, plus one of the following
• 240 points with at least 160 from two GCE/VCE A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. General studies and AS levels may count towards these points.
• Access – an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 Level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
2013 entry requirements
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above, plus one of the following
• 240 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels in relevant subjects, or from BTEC National qualifications and including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. General studies and AS levels may count towards these points.
Fees
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk