MSci Information Technology Management for Business
About this course
The MSci (Hons) in Information Technology Management for Business is an undergraduate degree that bridges technical computing and modern corporate management. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. A compulsory placement year is integrated into the course structure. The first year covers foundational principles through Quantitative Business Skills, Introduction to Programming and Databases, Operating Systems, Networks, Security, Principles of Finance, Organisational Behaviour, Fundamentals of Software Engineering, Introduction to Accounting, Management of Human Resources, and Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. The second year progresses with Professional Training Preparation, Object-oriented Programming Team Project, Principles of Marketing, Management Science Methods, Software Engineering: Practices and Principles, Industry Insight, International Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability, Information Architecture for AI and Digital Spaces, and Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development. The third year explores advanced business concepts through Fundamentals of Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Data Mining and Machine Learning, alongside options such as Computing Project, IT Project, Small Business Issues and Planning, Decision and Efficiency Analysis, Digital Organisations, AI and Society, International Human Resource Management, Information and Knowledge Management, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Cloud Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Contemporary Issues in Marketing, Cyber Risk Management, Human Factors and Cyber Security, Strategic Information Management, Analysing Careers, Project Management, Mobile Application Development, Cryptography and Network Security, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Digital Forensics, and Applied Cryptography. The final year involves Managing a Project Team, Thesis Project, Group Project, Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject, and Innovation and Technology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades AA BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and National Diploma not accepted for MSci but considered for BSc Preferred BTEC: Computing, IT, Business
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 39%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- This course is accredited as Tech Industry Gold, the only employer-led accreditation for tech education and training. Managed by TechSkills, this accreditation recognises programmes for quality and relevance to digital and technology careers. Tech Industry Gold programmes blend the technology, business, project and professional skills most valued by employers.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Quantitative Business Skills
- Introduction to Programming and Databases
- Operating Systems, Networks, Security
- Principles of Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Introduction to Accounting
- Management of Human Resources
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Professional Training Preparation
- Object-oriented Programming Team Project
- Principles of Marketing
- Management Science Methods
- Software Engineering: Practices and Principles
- Industry Insight
- International Corporate Governance and Corporate Sustainability
- Information Architecture for AI and Digital Spaces
- Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development
- Fundamentals of Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Computing Project
- IT Project
- Small Business Issues and Planning
- Decision and Efficiency Analysis
- Digital Organisations, AI and Society
- International Human Resource Management
- Information and Knowledge Management
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Cloud Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Contemporary Issues in Marketing
- Cyber Risk Management
- Human Factors and Cyber Security
- Strategic Information Management
- Analysing Careers
- Project Management
- Mobile Application Development
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Managing a Project Team
- Thesis Project
- Group Project
- Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject
- Innovation and Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £60,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. This course is accredited as Tech Industry Gold, the only employer-led accreditation for tech education and training. Managed by TechSkills, this accreditation recognises programmes for quality and relevance to digital and technology careers. Tech Industry Gold programmes blend the technology, business, project and professional skills most valued by employers.
Does MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Information Technology Management for Business at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.