Master of Science [M.Sc] [Information Technology] From Coventry University

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.

The Information Technology programme offered by the Coventry UniversityÊaims 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.

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.

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 Ð 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).Ê

In a competitive marketplace, a MasterÕs 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.