Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,940 for the course
International/EU: £18,600 for the course -
How long will I study?
1 Year
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2026
January 2027
Work Placement Route
For international students wishing to undertake a placement as part of this course, you must apply to the work experience route. Click here to go to the MSc Information Technology Management course page. Transferring to the work experience route later will not be possible due to visa restrictions.
Course summary
- Gain in-depth expertise in analytics and business process modelling using leading global platforms, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) and SAP Signavio
- Explore cutting-edge digital transformation technologies to shape organisational strategy, operations and projects
- Develop strategic entrepreneurship by harnessing disruptive technologies to drive innovation and transformation
- Stand out with a sought-after SAP Digital Skills Centre diploma, embedded in the SAP Dual Study Programme, exclusively offered in the UK by Sheffield Hallam University in partnership with SAP
The course prepares you for a wide range of global career opportunities, developing in-demand professional and employability skills to help you confidently navigate the challenges of modern organisations.
Please note, this course is now closed to international applications for September 2026
Student satisfaction
This course scored 100% for overall student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Student Satisfaction Survey 2026.
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How you learn
Your lecturer's view
This course develops your understanding of how organisations operate across functional areas through the lens of different SAP technologies. You will explore interactive case studies and real-world business challenges, critically evaluating organisational performance using advanced theories and innovative methodologies.
Your dissertation offers the opportunity to specialise in a chosen area, supported by expert supervision, while developing advanced research, academic writing, and professional reporting skills aligned to global industry expectations.
You learn through:
- lectures
- hand on tutorials and workshops sessions
- exploring case studies
- enquiry-based learning
- game Simulations
- teamwork
- demonstrations of real-world scenario through application systems
- group discussions
- presentations
- guest lectures sessions
Key Themes
You will explore core functional areas such as accounting and finance, human resources, materials management and production planning, enhanced through exclusive exposure to SAP-enabled enterprise systems. Through business process re-engineering (BPR) and optimisation, you will learn to evaluate and optimise these functions, improving efficiency through effective design, integration and automation driven by digital technologies.
You will develop advanced project management expertise using globally recognised frameworks such as PRINCE2 and Agile, gaining a strong understanding of roles, responsibilities, and accountability in complex digital transformation projects.
Using industry-led case studies, you will analyse enterprise projects and predictive modelling with cutting-edge tools including SAP S/4HANA, SAP Signavio, and SAC. You will explore enterprise architecture frameworks such as Zachman and TOGAF, analysing key layers of an organisation’s strategy, culture, infrastructure, and digital platform. You’ll also learn how to identify areas of digital transformation through predictive analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and generative AI – plus their applications to real-world tasks.
The course also develops entrepreneurial and professional skills through academic and practical learning, preparing you to analyse and lead transformational projects that create sustainable competitive advantages.
Applied learning
Work Experience
This course also has a work experience route that offers a placement in industry of up to 12 months. For further information, please see MSc Information Technology Management (Work Experience)
SAP Dual Study Programme
You will have the opportunity to participate in a three-day skills development training programme delivered by SAP certified trainers. This is designed to give you insight and experience into SAP’s global customer and partner ecosystem. This initiative equips you with in-demand skills and experience of real-world enterprise challenges.
Upon completion of the programme, you will gain an SAP Digital Skills Centre diploma.
Networking Opportunities
This course is designed to fast-track your career. You will engage with experts across 1,000+ universities and 300 partners from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America region. You will enhance your employability through career fairs, skills workshops, employer sessions, and expert careers support.
A standout feature of the course is your opportunity to participate in SAP UK and Ireland User Group (UKISUG) Conference at no extra cost to you as a student on our MSc IT Management course. This flagship event brings together nearly 5,000 leading employers, senior executives and industry innovators, giving you exposure to recruiters, cutting-edge technologies and global career pathways.
You will also benefit from opportunities to undertake internships, compete in international contests and engage in future talent programmes, ensuring you graduate with not only a Master’s degree, but a highly competitive professional profile ready for the global job market.
Course leaders and tutors
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Final year
Compulsory modules
This module will apply the technical knowledge and understanding developed across the course into an original research project. This will include critical and ethical analysis of literature, synthesising the findings and tailoring them to the specific context of their research projects using a suitable research methodology.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Critical and ethical review of the literature
- Selection and application of appropriate research tools, techniques, or methods
- Design and development of the artefact/prototype
- Testing and user evaluation
- Critical reflection – evaluating the project deliverables and project success/failure
- Legal, social, and ethical considerations in the design and development of computer-based systems
- Sustainable development and deployment
This module explores the concepts of managing enterprise system projects in an analytical and practical way. This includes examining organisational/enterprise dilemmas in the form of case studies and real-world scenarios and address them with practical enterprise systems solutions.
You’ll study topics such as:
- SAP Enterprise Systems applications such as SAP SAC, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications in context
- Functionalities of modern Enterprise Systems, such as IoT, Data Analytics, Blockchain and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) and their applications
- Business Architecture, Technology Architecture and Enterprise Architecture and its application to various organisations with reference to size and area of operations
- IT management theories such as change management, business strategy and leadership in contemporary Enterprise Management Projects
This module provides an in-depth understanding of how the learning on the course is relevant in the corporate world of information technology. This includes its use in exploiting and responding to customer demands through enterprise and entrepreneurial solutions.
You’ll study topics such as:
- IT Industry in terms of its structure, behaviour, and future development
- Enterprise and innovation and its impact in various level of analysis
- Practical aspects of bringing ideas and innovations into IT context
- Creativity, problem solving, negotiation leadership and communication in IT industry and to manage and deliver digital projects
This module covers technical, organisational, societal, and professional issues that surround contemporary IT project management. This includes the quality and the development of products and services with reference to sustainability and stakeholder benefits.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Methodologies in management of IT projects
- Challenges and risks in managing IT projects and design and development of tools and technique to address them
- Effective planning, execution, monitoring and closing IT projects
- Quality management and control techniques to IT projects
- Effective collaborate and communicate with shareholders and stakeholders
- IT Project Management software applications
- Critical and agile project management frameworks including SCRUM in the context digital transformation/innovation projects
This module develops skills to design and conduct rigorous research projects in computing.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Identify research problems: Explore current challenges and opportunities in computing to uncover relevant research areas
- Formulate research questions: Craft precise questions, aims, and objectives aligned with identified problems
- Review literature and artifacts: Critically analysing existing research to synthesize knowledge and identify gaps
- Propose research methods: Evaluate and select appropriate research techniques specific to your computing area
- Communicate research proposals: Craft comprehensive proposals that meet professional, legal, and ethical standards
This module explores the critical role of information systems in shaping and implementing business strategies. This includes an in-depth understanding of how information systems can be leveraged to gain a sustainable competitive advantage and drive organisational effectiveness and impact.
You’ll study topics such as:
- Enterprise systems software application, such as SAP S/4 HANA from SAP University Alliance
- Information systems in the context of business strategies
- Alignment between Business and IS/IT
- Challenges and critical success/failure factors (CSFs) of Enterprise Systems project implementation.
- Strategic planning for the effective use of enterprise information systems in contemporary business context.
- Business Model and Business Model Innovation with reference to Digital Platform and Network Effect
Future careers
The course prepares you for computing employment by integrating technical content that’s aligned with industry demands, ensuring relevance. We continuously adapt to industry advancements, collaborating with subject matter experts and industry connections to keep up to date with the latest industry trends and requirements.
You’ll bridge the information technology and management disciplines, preparing for careers in:
- IT consultancy
- Project management
- Business, data and research analysis
- FinTech
- Change management
- Digital marketing
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
- Amazon
- BlueStonex
- Capgemini
- Capita
- Deloitte
- Experian
- IBM
- SAP
- Sheffield College
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Sopra Banking Software SA
- Sheffield City Council
- United Learning
Equipment and facilities
You will learn in our Home of Digital Technologies, with areas to engage in course activities, meet students, staff, industry consultants, guest faculties and employers in a collaborative environment.
On the course you work with:
- SAP S/4 HANA platform
- SAP Signavio – Business Process Management (BPM) software
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) – AI-driven predictive modelling and data analysis application
- Business Builders – interactive business gaming platform by HEC, Montreal, Canada
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
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Explore Strines
Strines is where you’ll find our new Institute of Technology – a state-of-the-art learning space for manufacturing, engineering, construction, and creative and digital disciplines.
Entry requirements
All students
Normally you need
• a good honours degree which includes significant aspects of IT, typically 2.2 or above, from a UK university or equivalent from overseas university
We will also consider applicants do not meet these academic criteria but who have several years' experience in expert, managerial or senior IT roles. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam.
Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £10,940 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2026/27 is £18,600 for the course.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for School of Computing and Digital Technologies (PDF, 261.3KB)Legal information
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