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Lead the Information Technology Teams of the future – combine technical knowledge with practical management skills, and become an in-demand digital management professional!

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Overview

Start your online Master in Information and Technology Management

This unique study programme will give you all the tools necessary for becoming an information technology master. Learn how to be the contact person and leader of IT system instalment and development.

Help teams and companies adopt innovative digital business tools and operations, and combine strong information technology knowledge with wider business insights and people management skills. Unlike an IT master programme, this degree focuses on giving you the tools to mediate between bigger picture business planning and the more technical aspects of owning an IT infrastructure.

The Information Technology MA programme is offered as either a 120 ECTS credits degree, for students with a BA in Business Administration or Economics; or as a 60 ECTS credits degree, for students of all backgrounds who already have professional experience of working in IT.

Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? At IU International University of Applied Sciences you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, completely free of charge. By doing so, you can save valuable time and reduce tuition fees. 

Your online degree summed up

All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
OnlineCampus Study Model Degree
Master of Arts (M.A.)
60 or 120 ECTS credits

Language
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditation
Accredited in line with German and European standards
ZFU 1129922
60 ECTS credits - English
ZFU 1129822c
120 ECTS credits - English

Recognition
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Discounts
Tuition Fees
Starting from € 299 (US$ 325)* per month
*based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)

Online application
No application fees
Study Duration
Study start
any time

Duration
12 - 48 months (depending on time model)
100 % flexible

You decide where and when you want to study

Modernised learning

Access our unique learning app and AI tutor 

Award-winning education

First-class learning: 96% recommended 

Study contents

Online course overview

Over the course of this online Master in Management of Technology, you will explore the different aspects required for setting up an IT system. You’ll start by familiarising yourself with the foundations of IT: hardware, software and distributed systems.

You’ll then dive into topics such as IT law, IT service management and IT project management. The focus will then turn to managerial aspects: leadership and analysis skills, along with an introduction to the different approaches of assessing and preventing potential cyber threats.

Round out your expertise by exploring agile project management, and choosing from a wide variety of specialisations that best suit your interests and goals, from Blockchain and Quantum Computing to project management with Scrum to Artificial Intelligence.

This programme includes an AI prompt engineering course, so you can learn how to use tools like ChatGPT best in your everyday life, work, and studies. 

Semester 1

Module

ECTS credits

IT Systems: Software

5

IT Systems: Hardware

5

Networks and Distributed Systems

5

IT Governance and Compliance

5

IT Service Management

5

Advanced Research Methods

5

Semester 2

Module

ECTS credits

IT Strategy

5

Elective A

10

Master Thesis & Colloquium

15

Electives overview

Elective A

In your 2nd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Artificial Intelligence

10

Applied Cyber Security and Data Protection

10

Big Data Applications

10

Blockchain and Quantum Computing

10

Change Management in Organizations

10

Cloud Computing

10

Communication and Negotiation

10

Cyber Criminality

10

Data Science and Analytics

10

International and Intercultural Management

10

Process Management with Scrum

10

Project Management with PRINCE2®

10

Salesforce Consultant Specialization

10

Salesforce Developer Specialization

10

AI and Mastering AI Prompting

10

Semester 1

Module

ECTS credits

IT Systems: Software

5

IT Systems: Hardware

5

Networks and Distributed Systems

5

Strategic Management

5

International IT Law

5

Advanced Research Methods

5

Semester 2

Module

ECTS credits

IT Strategy

5

IT Governance and Compliance

5

IT Project Management

5

IT Service Management

5

Cyber Risk Assessment and Management

5

Leadership

5

Semester 3

Module

ECTS credits

Seminar: Standards and Frameworks

5

Agile Project Management

5

Elective A

10

Elective B

10

Semester 4

Module

ECTS credits

Master Thesis & Colloquium

30

Elective overview

Elective A

In your 3rd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Artificial Intelligence

10

Applied Cyber Security and Data Protection

10

Big Data Applications

10

Blockchain and Quantum Computing

10

Change Management in Organizations

10

Cloud Computing

10

Communication and Negotiation

10

Cyber Criminality

10

Data Science and Analytics

10

International and Intercultural Management

10

Process Management with Scrum

10

Project Management with PRINCE2®

10

Salesforce Consultant Specialization

10

Salesforce Developer Specialization

10

Elective B

In your 3rd semester, you'll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module

ECTS credits

Artificial Intelligence

10

Applied Cyber Security and Data Protection

10

Big Data Applications

10

Blockchain and Quantum Computing

10

Change Management in Organizations

10

Cloud Computing

10

Communication and Negotiation

10

Cyber Criminality

10

Data Science and Analytics

10

International and Intercultural Management

10

Process Management with Scrum

10

Project Management with PRINCE2®

10

Salesforce Consultant Specialization

10

Salesforce Developer Specialization

10

Salesforce Sales Specialization

10

AI and Mastering AI Prompting

10

Module guide

Module guide (60 ECTS credits)

Module guide (120 ECTS credits)

Online course schedule

Course schedule (60 ECTS credits)

Course schedule (120 ECTS credits)

All the support you need, any time of day

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring. 

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students. 

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams. 

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time. 

Admission

Entry requirements

The admissions documents must be provided in English or German. If they were not issued in one of these two languages, a translation is required. If you need to translate your documents, we can help refer you to our trusted translation partners. You can find more details here. 

General admission requirements

Academic criteria for 120-ECTS credits programmes:

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS credits with a focus on economics or related subjects
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree

Academic criteria for 60-ECTS credits programmes:

  • Completed, undergraduate degree with 240 ECTS credits
  • Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
  • You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
  • Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies

Further admission opportunities

For the 60 ECTS credits programme:

Depending on previous education, the following entry options are applicable for the 60 ECTS credits Master's degree:

  • undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits: You can bridge the gap of 30 ECTS credits with proof of one year of qualified professional experience
  • undergraduate degree with 180 ECTS credits: You can bridge the gap of 60 ECTS credits with proof of two years of qualified professional experience

For the 120 ECTS credits programme:

If you have completed a non-subject-related undergraduate degree programme, you can still apply for admission. By successfully completing 2 specific modules of the Master's degree programme, you can gain admission to your desired 120 ECTS credits Master's degree programme. 

The recognition of knowledge and skills acquired outside of higher education is generally possible.

The further admission opportunities represent individual cases to the above-mentioned general admission requirements and ensure the existence of a corresponding qualification for Master's degree programmes. Admission is at the discretion of the university.

Work experience

For the 60 ECTS credits programme:

  • Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
  • Don’t have a year’s worth of qualified work experience? Don’t worry! With the Fee Reduction Programme, you can start your studies right away, and gain your professional experience alongside your studies. You’ll need to achieve the one year’s worth of experience before you complete your Fee Reduction Programme.
  • You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us:
    Proof of work experience (EN)
    Proof of work experience (NL)
    Proof of work experience (ES)
    Proof of work experience (IT)
    Proof of work experience (FR)

Fee Reduction Programme

Apply for the Fee Reduction Programme and receive a discount on your tuition fees. 

Please get in touch with our Study Advisory Team for more details. 

English language skills

Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). 

We accept the following English language skills certificates*: 

  • TOEFL (minimum 80 points)* or 
  • IELTS (minimum Level 6)* or 
  • Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points)*
  • PTE Academics (minimum 59 points)* or
  • Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)* 

Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or university? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. 

Get in touch with our study advisors for more details. 

*Proof must not be older than five years. 

Work experience

For the 60 ECTS credits programme:

APS Certificate

If you are from India, China or Vietnam, you might need the APS certificate to study in Germany, regardless of if your programme is 100% online or on-campus. Learn more about the APS certification here.  

Careers

Your Information Technology Management career outlook

A career in information technology management offers you a wide range of job opportunities, the ability to join various industries, and attractive salaries and conditions. You’ll have the option to build your career as, for example:

IT Manager

IT managers are at the heart of a company’s digital infrastructure. They not only take after business IT operations, but also make sure they are in line with company goals and culture. As an IT manager, you’ll have real power to transform or enhance business operations, by elevating the way information technology is utilised.

IT Security Manager

Interested in cyber security? As an IT security manager, you’ll deal with it on a daily basis, by designing and overseeing a defence protocol for business data and assets. In this specialisation, you’ll dig into a wide range of topics related to cyber protection, such as attack prevention or active penetration testing for exposing potential weak spots. It’s an exciting role that is becoming increasingly vital in today’s digital business world.

IT Project Manager

Take ownership of IT projects, and lead teams to a successful implementation of plans. As an IT project manager, your responsibility will be to not only coordinate tasks between team members and different company departments, but also navigate the different needs of developers, users and shareholders. Manage budgets, oversee project timelines and schedules and celebrate with your colleagues when products are launched according to plan.

Student reviews

This is what our students say

  • “I chose IU International University of Applied Sciences because it is the most flexible of all the online universities I looked at.”

    Marie Arnold

    Online student

  • “I wanted to make a career change but to still be able to apply the knowledge I've gained to my work.”

    Anne-Kathrin Gansebohm

    Online student

  • “To enhance my practical experience, a degree in business information systems seemed to me to be very useful and sensible. This is how I discovered IU International University of Applied Sciences.”

    Lara Bergen

    Graduate, Germany

  • “The idea of online studies was still in its infancy in 2017, when I enrolled to my Bachelor's degree at IU. But my experience was so positive that it persuaded me to do a Master's degree at IU after completing my Bachelor's.”

    Andreas Aumeier

    M.Sc. IT Management, Germany

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Visit our FAQ page or get in touch with our Study Advisors. You can also find information about the application process under our Become a Student page.

Tuition fees

Online Study models & fees for your Master degree in Information Technology Management

On campus study model and fees for your Master degree in Information Technology Management

Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may wish to complete your studies as quickly as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study programme that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programmes. This allows you to study alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.

Are you unable to finish your programme within the given time? No problem! If you realise that you need more time, you can simply switch to another time model with one months’ notice before the end of the month.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you’ll only be charged once your studies have started, and the trial month has ended.

Your trial month begins when you receive your login credentials. This will give you the opportunity to test our courses for one month without obligation, before being charged. During that month, you can then take your first courses and start learning right away!

Once the trial month is over, your studies continue. You’ll pay your tuition fees according to your contract.

At IU, we believe in full transparency – so there are no hidden fees. You only pay for your tuition and the one-time campus registration fee of €1,500.

No registration or administration fees are charged when you apply for studying – you'll only be charged once your studies have started. If you won't be admitted to a programme because you do not meet the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.

Full-Time

Duration 12 Months

Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

US$ 844
US$ 713 /mth* Apply now
* € 655 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)

Part-Time I

Duration 18 Months

Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

US$ 626
US$ 539 /mth* Apply now
* € 495 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)

Part-Time II

Duration 24 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$ 517
US$ 452 /mth* Apply now
* € 415 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)
Additional charges

Full-Time

Duration 24 Months

Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

US$ 605
US$ 540 /mth* Apply now
* € 496 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)

Part-Time I

Duration 36 Months

Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

US$ 454
US$ 410 /mth* Apply now
* € 377 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)

Part-Time II

Duration 48 Months

Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their courses on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$ 358
US$ 325 /mth* Apply now
* € 299 based on the exchange rate from 31.10.2024 12:00 AM (CET)
Additional charges

All our study programmes include the following benefits

  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Monthly live and recorded tutorials
  • Use of the online campus
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • 4-week money back guarantee
  • Teaching and study material
  • Marking of your end-of-module exams
  • Individual study coaching
  • Online exams
  • Career coaching
  • Learn English for free
  • On-campus tutorials, 2-3x week
  • Access to all on-campus services
Recognition

Recognition of previous achievements

  • Save time: Skip individual modules or whole semesters!

Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.

Send an email to study@iu.org to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.

Do you need help with your application for recognition? Our student advisors will be happy to help. Simply arrange a personal call-back appointment.Arrange a personal video consultation appointment to discuss recognition

Recognition files

Guide to recognition

Individual application for recognition (60 ECTS credits)

Individual application for recognition (120 ECTS credits)

Why IU International University of Applied Sciences is the best choice

Your Studies Are Flexible and 100% Online

Schedule when you want to learn and study 100% online. At IU you have the possibility to complete your degree fully from home, whether full-time or part-time. You can even take your exams online whenever it suits you. 

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, digital study material, tutorial videos, live teaching sessions, student advice and support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions. Our study coaches are also available to help at any time. 

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Accredited & Globally Recognised

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. We can also provide you with an official Europass Diploma Supplement once you graduate, to ensure that your degree is recognised anywhere in the EU.

The Ideal Mix of Theory & Practice

Our programmes provide you with essential theoretical knowledge and focus, above all, on practice-oriented studies designed to best prepare you for your future career. Thanks to our great variety of electives you can specialise in the specific areas that match your personal goals.

Hybrid Studies = More Flexibility

By combining in-person tutorials 2-3 times per week with 24/7 access to online study materials, you get to benefit from a more flexible study schedule. This allows you to work alongside your studies, or combine other activities, with relative ease. 

You Gain Full Support

We provide you with innovative learning tools, intimate campuses, easy access to lecturers, live teaching sessions, student advice services, and career support. You also have 24/7 access to our large online library. Your tutors are always available to answer your questions – and so are our study coaches.  

Take 4 weeks to test your degree

Start your online degree of choice, and if you’re not convinced within the first 4 weeks of your studies, we’ll refund your fee and end your contract.

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