2012/2013 Programme Specification Data. The programme aims to:

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1 2012/2013 Programme Specification Data Programme Name Programme Number Programme Award QAA Subject Benchmark Statements MSc Information Technology Management for Business P12571 MSc Engineering Programme Aims Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding The programme aims to: To equip graduates with business facing technology transfer skills and capabilities. To equip graduates with advanced project and programme management capabilities in Information technology and wider business change processes. To equip graduates with skills and knowledge associated with enterprise scale Information Technology systems their Architectures & Infrastructures with associated development and life cycle management processes, including Risk management and Security management. To equip graduates with advanced interpersonal and intrapersonal skills as they relate to working as part of teams, both actual and virtual, in developing and deploying Information Technology based systems for business and customer benefit. To provide students with an opportunity based framework of reference that will enable them to see opportunities and add value for their employers and themselves. Provide the ability to progress to the next level of study as appropriate. a. Advanced Knowledge and understanding of:- A1. Information Technology Management for Business practice and management A2. Analytical methods relevant to the Subjects covered.

2 A3. Systems approach to Information Technology Management for Business A4. Leading-edge ICT to tools and techniques in the specific discipline A5. Techniques applicable to specific research and advanced scholarship A6. Industrial / Commercial applications of Information Technology Management for Business A7. Strategic and operational management issues and decision making relating to knowledge economy business. A8. The global and social responsibilities of Information Technology managers and the Environmental impact of their activity. Outcomes: Intellectual Skills B1. Systematic understanding of Information technology Management knowledge B2. Critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in Information Technology, the business applications of Information technology and the Management of Information Technology in business B3. Critical appraisal of contributions of contemporaries B4 Critically evaluate engineering, and technology development methodologies and where appropriate propose

3 new hypotheses B5. Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship B6. Significant independent leaning B7. Originality in the application of knowledge Outcomes: Subject Practical Skills C1 Deal with complex issues in Information Technology as it applies to business and Management both systematically and creatively C2. Make sound judgements in the absence of complete data C3 Demonstrate self-direction and originality in problem solving C4 Act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks C5 Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences C6 Ability to continue to advance personal knowledge and understanding C7 Ability to develop new skills to a high level Outcomes: Transferable/Key Skills D1. Apply a systems engineering approach to the solution of complex technical and management problems.

4 D2 Make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations D3 Use creativity and innovation in problem solving. D4 Make management decisions at the strategic and operational levels D5 Use leading ICT tools in Information Technology Management environments D6 Exercise initiative and personal responsibility D7 Ability for independent learning required for continuing professional development Outcomes: Graduate Attributes Teaching and Learning Methods n/a Acquisition of A1 and A2 is gained through formal lectures, small group seminars and tutorial and case exercises. Knowledge of A3 is implicit in all courses and is emphasised in assignments and case studies A4 is endorsed in formal lectures, laboratory exercises, tutorials and case studies. Acquisition of A5 is through the Research Methodology course, project work and assignments. Acquisition of A6 is through formal lectures, assignments case studies and project work across all core courses. Acquisition of A7 is through the Strategy and Management and further reinforced in most other courses were relevant. Acquisition of A8 is from strategic examples in courses throughout the programme. Also specifically through IT across the value and supply chains. Acquisition of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through the provision of

5 intellectually challenging cases and problems in all courses along with seminar support. Acquisition of B5, B6 and B7 is through assignments and case studies in all courses and specifically through the Research Methodology course and the Individual Project. Acquisition of C1 is developed through tutorial/workshop work, case studies, assignments and specifically through Project courses. Acquisition of C2 is through case studies, laboratory work and projects. Acquisition of C3 and C4 is mainly though the individual project. Acquisition of C5 is through presentations of assignments and case studies included in several courses including, Strategy and Management and Project courses. Learning skills for the acquisition of C6 and C7 are explicit throughout the programme and specifically in Research Methodology and the Individual Project Acquisition of D1, D2 and D3 is through solving problems and carrying out practical activities in the majority of courses throughout the programme. Acquisition of D4 is mainly through the Strategy and Management and Commercial Management courses and other optional management courses in the programme D5 is implicit in all courses and specifically Commercial Management and other options Acquisition of D6 is primarily through the Individual project and other project based coursework including group projects Acquisition of D7 through assignments, the individual project and the Research Methodology course. Assessment Methods Assessment of A1 and A2 is through unseen examinations, tutorial work, case studies and assignments. Assessment of A3 is through unseen examinations, tutorial work, assignments case students and project work. Assessment of A4 is through unseen examinations, tutorial work and assignments.

6 Assessment of A5 is through assignments, tutorial work and projects Assessment of A6 is through project work, unseen examinations and assignments. Assessment of A7 is through unseen examination and assignments and case studies. Assessment of A8 is through unseen examinations and assignments. Assessment of B1, B2, B3 and B4 is through unseen examinations, case studies and assignments. Assessment of B5, B6 and B7 is through project work case studies and assignments Assessment of C1 and C2 through unseen examinations, tutorial/workshop, projects, case studies and assignments Assessment of C3, and C4 mainly through Individual Project Assessment of C5 through presentations and project reports Assessment of C6, C7 assignments and Individual project Assessment of D1, D2 and D3 is done through tutorial/workshop reports, examination and assignments. Assessment of D4 and D5 is included as an element of most assessment methods. D6 is assessed though assignments and Individual Project Assessment of D7 is through project reports and presentations.