Master of Science Information Technology Management at Institute of Technology Carlow

This exciting Masters course in Information Technology Management will provide students with a comprehensive skillset to fulfil and succeed in a variety of roles in the field of IT Management. Drawing on best practise from Ireland and abroad, the course is designed to meet current industry needs and is aimed at developing academic knowledge and practical skills in areas such as:

• IT management
• Leadership strategies and techniques
• IT related project management and tools
• Operational and resource management of data and information systems
• Data security.

The programme will also build on participants professional and personal skills in areas such as presentation skills, communication skills for IT systems development and integration and critical thinking around the design, rollout and implementation and management of IT systems in industry. This programme brings together all the skill sets required in a progressive IT Manager.

What will be able to do when I finish this programme?

The course provides graduates with the necessary skills to fulfill a range of roles in IT Management. Graduates will also understand how IT Managers are perceived by business, demonstrate an understanding of business and be able to support the setting of the business agenda nationally and internationally. Graduates who identify business spin-off opportunities from the course will have access to follow through on opportunities through the Institute of Technology Carlow Innovation Centre.

Special features of this programme 

Students on this course have exclusive use of the UNUM Software Developement Centre. This is a new state-of-the-art centre that provides the students with a real-world working environment using the latest technology.

What subjects will I study?

• Leadership & Strategy
• Innovation Management
• Technology Integration
• Information Security Management
• Data & Information Systems Management
• Vendor & Service Management
• Dissertation
• Research Methods

Study & Career Opportunities

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

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