M.A. Information Technology Management

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.

• Completed undergraduate study from a public or officially recognized university/higher education institution (240 ECTS).
• Final grade of at least "Satisfactory" or grade C (as commonly used in the and Canada).

If you are lacking ECTS credits from your previous studies, you can demonstrate professional work experience for your online degree instead:

• To start a 60-ECTS MBA, you can “bridge” up to 60 ECTS by demonstrating 2 additional years of professional experience. This means you can access the One-Year programme already with 180 ECTS (if you prove one additional year of work experience) or 210 ECTS (if you can prove two additional years) from your previous studies.

Work Experience:

• At least one year of work experience before the start of the IU Master program (achieved after previous studies).

English Level:

• Proof of English skills
• If English is your native language or you graduated from an English-speaking school/university, you do not have to prove your English skills
• Speexx Certificate (complimentary when signing up with IU - free of charge)

120 ECTS:

Semester 1 – Modules

• IT Systems: Software   
• IT Systems: Hardware   
• Networks and Distributed Systems   
• Strategic Management   
• International IT Law   
• Advanced Research Methods
  

Semester 2 - Modules

• IT Strategy   
• IT Governance and Compliance   
• IT Project Management   
• IT Service Management   
• Cyber Risk Assessment and Management   
• Leadership
  

Semester 3 - Modules

• Seminar: Standards and Frameworks       
• Agile Project Management       
• Elective A      
• Elective B
  

Semester 4 - Modules

• Master Thesis & Colloquium
  

60 ECTS:

Semester 1 - Modules

• IT Systems: Software   
• IT Systems: Hardware   
• Networks and Distributed Systems   
• IT Governance and Compliance   
• IT Service Management   
• Advanced Research Methods
  

Semester 2 - Modules

• IT Strategy   
• Elective A   
• Master Thesis & Colloquium
  

Information about the start of studies

Online: Official start date 01.12.2021 (English, 120 ECTS)

Online: Official start date 01.12.2021 (English, 60 ECTS)

Information on state accreditation

Subject to state accreditation. We expect the Ministry's approval no later than the start of the programme. So far, all of our programmes have been successfully accredited and approved on time.