Businesses need to adopt more stable technologies – so if you’re looking to protect your company from cyber threats and develop the skills to make it more digital, consider our 100% online MSc Enterprise IT Management. Study part-time and connect with likeminded students from all over the world, as you develop a truly global outlook in IT.
This course combines technical expertise with a holistic understanding of business strategy. Whether you currently work in IT or a role related to this area, you’ll come away with a solid understanding of cloud computing, cyber security and data science – coupled with a sharp knowledge of how to maximise business value. What’s more, our modules are measured against the new EITBOK, which is backed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, as well as the Association for Computing Machinery.
Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct your own research project on a topic of interest relevant to the course.
We know many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses. That’s why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English language requirements.
Additionally, you will need to pass your first assignment set within the two-week induction period of the course in order to continue with your studies.
Academic entry route
To satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Enterprise IT Management, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
Work experience entry route
At least three years’ relevant IT or computer science work experience.
Full tuition fee: £12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024/25)
Impact scholarship – A 20% scholarship is available for our October 2024 intakes for the full Masters.
On completion of the MSc Enterprise IT Management, you’ll have gained the knowledge to progress in many IT roles. These include project manager, analyst, engineer or administrator in digital transformation, cloud solutions or DevOps – or you may take on a position in governance, risk and compliance. Alternatively, you could continue in your current role with a greater insight into the IT challenges facing your organisation, whether they be big or small.
Gaining a postgraduate qualification with the University of Essex Online also puts you in good stead for your career prospects. Results from our 2021 student survey showed:
Component 01: Core
Launching into Enterprise IT Management
(20 credits)
Component 02: Compulsory
Security and Risk Management
(20 credits)
Component 03: Compulsory
Information Technology Service Management (ITSM)
(10 credits)
Component 04: Compulsory
Enterprise IT Project Management
(10 credits)
Component 05: Compulsory
Into Data Science
(20 credits)
Component 06: Compulsory
Cloud Operations and Management
(20 credits)
Component 07: Core
Research Methods and Professional Practice
(20 credits)
Component 08: Core
MSc Computing Project
(60 credits)
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