MSc Information Technology, Management and Organisational Change

No. However, we expect all our students to have a good level of general computer skills such as Microsoft Office and be able to use the Internet. The ITMOC programme does have a few technical options for those who want to increase their technical skills. However, the focus of the programme is more on the organisational consequences of information technology than on the technology as such.

Besides a good degree from a recognised university and the required English language score, we also tend to look for a strong supporting statement explaining your reasons for applying. 

Normally we tend to process applications for the MSc ITMOC within a reasonably short time-frame – typically within 3-4 weeks. We will then send you contact you informally, letting you know whether or not we intend to make you a formal offer. The formal offer, issued by the central administration of the University, may take another 2-3 weeks to reach you. It is highly unlikely that you will not get a formal offer once we have sent you an informal notification of our intent.

You must confirm your place on the ITMOC programme by accepting the offer and take up your place by paying the deposit. Without a deposit we cannot guarantee your place! Those that receive offers will be accepted on receipt of a deposit until the programme is full. Thus, it is in your interest to secure your place by paying your deposit as early as possible.

We encourage students to bring their own computers for the MSc ITMOC programme - but it is not strictly necessary, as the School provides computer access in various locations. However, most of our campus residences have network access points so that you can connect to the University intranet and the Internet from your room if you have a computer. Most students find this a very convenient way to work. For those bringing laptops, there is a wireless network within the Management School.

It is not strictly necessary, but may obviously be helpful in adapting to the programme very quickly. When you have paid your deposit a suggested reading list will be mailed to you for your own preparation.

You will usually have around ten hours of lectures each week, with various assessments that need to be completed at least every five weeks. If you include the reading required for the lectures, then you can expect to be doing 30-40 hours of work per week. Thus, there will be no time to do extra part-time work to supplement your income. The MSc ITMOC programme really is a full-time programme.

You can certainly apply for more than one programme if you think you qualify for admission in each case. We prefer you to apply for no more than two separate programmes in the Management School.

We will accept one set of application forms (with full confidential references and transcripts) but you need to list carefully the two programmes for which you would like to be considered.

We currently have one intake only – in October – for our Masters programmes. We do not have a January or Spring Term registration date.