MSc Managing Innovation and Information Technology
Manchester, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Managing Innovation and Information Technology (MIIT) is a multidisciplinary postgraduate degree, designed to develop multi-skilled managers who can identify and take advantage of the latest developments in information systems and technology for the benefit of their business.
Suitable for graduates or professionals with a background in computer science or business, MIIT not only explores information systems but helps you to develop essential leadership, problem-solving and strategic skills.
Whether you are planning a career in the growing digital economy, leading digital transformation projects or even starting your own business, MIIT will develop you as a leader and as a creative thinker.
The programme is research-informed and delivered by academics from the University’s active Disruptive Technologies Cluster. Through regular visits from industry speakers, the Industry Collaboration Project and the chance to take part in University entrepreneurship projects and competitions, you’ll gain experience and an insight into Greater Manchester’s growing tech scene.
The digital skills gap has been highlighted as a key issue for businesses regardless of size or sector (Manchester Digital Strategy 2021-2026). By focusing on real-world applications of emerging technologies and the development of practical skills, you’ll graduate with the credentials and experience that employers are looking for.
You will:
- Develop your managerial and technical IT skills
- Explore emerging and disruptive technologies and business models
- Work with a range of technologies and tools in our purpose-built Makerspace
- Learn to plan business transformation by using information systems and technology
- Put learning into practice through the Industry Collaboration Project
This is for you if...
- You have an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset
- You have a background in technology or IT
- You are a problem solver
- You are passionate about emerging technologies
- You are interested in the way tech impacts how we live and work
- You have aspirations of a managerial career
The program is block-delivered and there are several entry points throughout the year. You will study the modules below in a sequence dependent on your start date.
The course is delivered in four blocks of intensive study periods. For each block, you study a single module for six weeks. Teaching is delivered for six hours each week. In addition, you will attend weekly Supporting Student Success sessions to support your learning. You will also undertake independent study in your own time with online support through the University’s virtual learning environment, Blackboard.
The Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) module accounts for the final 60 credits of your degree. You will have the opportunity to select between a placement, internship or dissertation, all of which are designed to accommodate your career aspirations and enhance your professional experience. You can choose to work with your own or another organisation on a live brief.
You will be allocated a supervisor who will mentor you through the ICP. You will also have the opportunity to engage with the Student Hub and askUK. askUK can help with pre-project/placement support for students and opportunities for those going on placement to participate in training workshops to ensure best practices. You are responsible for finding your internship, placement or live project but the Student Hub can help you.
Part-time students study alternate modules (one module on, one module off) to complete their degree in two years.
Semester one
- Project Management, Leadership and Skills: Planning and Control
- Innovative Problem Solving
Semester two
- Digital Marketing Analytics and Strategy
- Information Systems and Digital Transformation
Semester three (Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) - choose from)
- Work Placement
- Internship
- Applied Dissertation
- Entrepreneurship
There is a real shortage of good digital skills within the business sector which means excellent employment opportunities for graduates with good IT and digital management skills.
Our graduates are highly sought after in many different sectors as the technical expertise developed through the programme cuts across a variety of industries. You can look to a role leading a development or transformation team. Other graduates progress to become business owners and consultants.
This course will provide you with flexible employment opportunities leading to potential roles in a variety of management-level national and international sectors.