Master Information Technology Management (MA)
IU International University of Applied Sciences – Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 - 48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 1,936 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* Price for 120 ECTS courses starts from, includes up to 67% discount on tuition fees. For a personalized offer contact the University.
Introduction
Your degree, your way:
IU’s online M.A. Information Technology Management is designed to train students to successfully handle the planning, selection, design and implementation in the dynamic field of information and communications technologies. The programme will equip students with knowledge of the fundamentals of IT, from software to hardware, governance and compliance as well as risk assessment and leadership modules, enabling them to become leaders in the IT industry. It can be studied anytime and anywhere.
Why IU?
- Germany’s largest University: With over 100,000 students from more than 153 countries
- Digital, Flexible, 100% online: IU offers outstanding, innovative digital learning materials and a great online environment for success in your studies wherever you are with online classes and exams 24/7.
- Fully Accredited Degree: All IU's degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
- Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
- International Focus, Practical Orientation: 94% of their graduates have a job within six months of graduation.
- Scholarships available: Depending on your situation, motivation, and background, IU offers scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by up to 67%.
A short overview of your study
- Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
- Credits: 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS
- Start of study: Anytime (no fixed start date or enrolment deadlines)
- Study duration: Standard period of study: 12, 18 or 24 months (60 ECTS) or 24, 26 or 48 months (120 ECTS).
- Study model: Online study including online exams 24/7
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Career Opportunities
Career Relevance
There is no shortage of career opportunities for Information Technology Management graduates from IU. With growing dependence on information and communications technologies in almost every field, you will be free to pursue any career that requires you to use computing technology to expand and run business endeavours. Upon graduating IU's M.A. Information Technology Management you will have the skill-set to pursue a career as an IT project manager, a consultant, a general manager of operations, a chief information officer or a chief technology officer. You will also be playing a key role in defining and executing several short and long term IT goals and objectives and successfully leading teams of information technology specialists in a myriad of organisations.
IT Project Manager
As an IT Project Manager, you are responsible for the management of IT projects and are always up-to-date on the latest developments which allow you to advise your team with specialist knowledge. You largely determine the project processes in IT and can create guidelines and policies that facilitate the further course of the project. You also consider the needs of the company and create documentation during the project. Consultation with specialist departments and project managers is also part of your job.
IT Manager
As an IT Manager, you have one of the top in-demand positions that industry, public sector and government have to offer. Whether you deal with information management in a department or with data centre management in a worldwide operating enterprise, this fascinating role gives you the chance to gain unique insights into almost any domain of international organisations. IT management postgraduates have in-depth entrepreneurial and management skills, which offers them excellent prospects in a wide range of careers, such as technology management, IT consulting, change or project management and business analysis.
IT Security Manager
Interested in cyber security? As an IT security manager, you’ll deal with it on a daily basis, by designing and overseeing a defence protocol for business data and assets. In this specialisation, you’ll dig into a wide range of topics related to cyber protection, such as attack prevention or active penetration testing for exposing potential weak spots. It’s an exciting role that is becoming increasingly vital in today’s digital business world.
Admissions
Curriculum
IU's M.A. Information Technology Management programme will equip you with knowledge of the fundamentals of IT, from software to hardware, governance and compliance as well as risk assessment and leadership modules to help you understand the ins and outs of the world you intend to lead-in. In the 60 ECTS version of this course, you will also get to choose a 10 ECTS elective module to specialise in and 20 ECTS for our 120 ECTS version to help you get a deep dive on other related topics.
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120 ECTS
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Electives
As part of this degree, you get to choose electives to deepen your knowledge in an area you find most appealing or relevant to your career plans. These range from more technical areas such as artificial intelligence, big data application or blockchain and quantum computing, to areas more closely related to management skills, such as process management, project management and communication and negotiation.
- Applied Cyber Security and Data Protection
- Blockchain and Quantum Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data Applications
- Change Management in Organisations
- Cloud Computing
- Communication and Negotiation
- Cyber Criminality
- Data Science and Analytics
- International and Intercultural Management
- Process Management with Scrum
- Project Management with Prince2®
- Salesforce Consultant Specialisation
- Salesforce Sales Specialisation
- Salesforce Developer Specialisation
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. | |
Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. | |
MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programmes are recognised by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty. |
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Online Scholarship Initiative: Save up to 67%!
Get your European degree from the largest universities for online studies in Germany — without sacrificing your job or family commitments!
With over 20 years of experience and over 100,000 worldwide students, IU offers scholarships from 25% up to 67%.
Distance learning at IU International University of Applied Sciences offers students the opportunity to develop on a personal and professional level and advance their careers through flexible, practice-oriented study.
You can start your education whenever you want - studies and exams are available to you 24/7.
(Be aware that IU scholarships are not available to students from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
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