Digital Technology for Business MSc at Coventry University

An Information Technology MSc can fill in the gaps in your knowledge of database management, software engineering and project management.

Information technology (IT) forms a central part of the fabric of 21st century life, both socially and professionally. Now more than ever, the software infrastructure within any business or organisation is a critical factor towards its success. There is increasing demand for graduates who understand modern business systems, processes and strategy as they align to IT.

This professionally accredited course aims to deepen your insight into IT by developing your creative, critical, technical and managerial skills through independent and collaborative research-based or real-life projects, taking advantage of our connections with companies including IBM. You should be able to enhance your technical knowledge in areas such as bespoke software or web development, database management and e-commerce, exploring current issues, like cybersecurity or smart technologies. We will also explore master core project management and strategy development techniques.

Why Coventry University?

An award-winning university, we are committed to providing our students with the best possible experience. We continue to invest in both our facilities and our innovative approach to education. Our students benefit from industry-relevant teaching, and resources and support designed to help them succeed. These range from our modern library and computing facilities to dedicated careers advice and our impressive Students’ Union activities.

Course information

The course is focused on bridging the gap between computer science and non-computing graduates who have worked in the IT sector.

It aims to provide a deliberate blend of foundations in business, IT project management and the core principles in computing disciplines such as database management, enterprise systems and software engineering.

We use our professional links with local, national and multinational companies, to stay in tune with the global developments in the industry. For example, the IT Manager of M&S worldwide was instrumental in us updating our project management training to incorporate agile software development, which acknowledges that requirements and solutions often evolve during projects.

We aim to equip you with the specialist skills and knowledge that will enable you to adopt a professional approach to the planning, design and management of complex networked and distributed computer systems. We aim to develop your analytical and communication skills, encouraging you to find and present solutions both individually and working as a group to address existing and emerging issues in the industry, this could include anything from developing databases to writing IT Strategies.

Career prospects

The course is designed to help prepare you for careers in the management of IT systems within a business.

We have an outstanding record for graduate employability – 92% of our graduates were in work or further study after six months, with 90% of those employed in professional-level jobs (DLHE 2014/15). 

In a competitive marketplace, a Master’s qualification demonstrates advanced level knowledge and skills, which could enhance your employment prospects. Our strong focus on evolving industry trends and the practical experience of business-based IT systems should enable you to make a positive contribution to your future employer right away. You should already have relevant experience of tackling industry-related issues, such as adaptive planning, evolutionary development, early delivery and continuous improvement.

We enjoy close links with employers, including IBM and Coventry City Council, so we are in a good position to advise you of employment opportunities as they arise. As a postgraduate student, you also receive support from our award-winning Faculty careers service, EEC Futures, which won the ‘Best Placement Service in the UK’ award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards in 2015 and 2016.

Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University’s Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career.

Where our graduates work

Our Master’s provides a route into many careers incorporating IT management and software development; many of our graduates have gone on to work as IT Managers and project managers.