Loughborough University of Technology
Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) Msci (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) Msci (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business Studies

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £31500 £34000 £42500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £35000 £27500 - £43000 £32500 - £53000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25151 £24703 £28888
25-75 percentile range £21879 - £30518 £18352 - £32454 £21238 - £39240

Course Description

Our MSci (Hons) degree in Information Technology Management for Business has been designed in partnership with some of the world's leading employers to equip you with the skills needed for today's technology-driven business environment.

Our Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) degree covers a vibrant mix of transferable skills and knowledge for those who want exciting and challenging management or professional careers designing, developing and implementing technology solutions for businesses.

The ITMB degree is designed to offer an insight into the real world of IT. It allows you to learn the people and project management skills required to be a successful IT professional.

Across the course you will learn to evaluate and understand technology and its role within business and to gain practical experience working on real world business challenges.

The course is taught in conjunction with Loughborough's highly-ranked School of Business and Economics to provide the essential mix of expert teaching and support for you to become a professional in an industry where the combination of technological expertise and business skills is in high demand.

Our ITMB degree is supported by a partnership of over 200 leading industry employers including Accenture, Amazon Web Services, BAE Systems, Bank of America, the BBC, BP, BT, Cisco, Deloitte, Disney, Ford, Fujitsu, Google, GSK, HSBC, Home Office, HPE, IBM, Intel, John Lewis, Lloyds, Mars, Microsoft, the NHS, Nationwide Building Society, PepsiCo, PwC, RAF, Royal Navy, Rolls-Royce, Sainsbury’s, Telefonica and Unilever.

The MSci year provides a broad understanding and study of entrepreneurship, leadership and management, together with a group project that helps develop your team working skills. There is also a significant, research-based individual project conducted with a member of academic staff.

What's the difference between MSci and BSc?

The BSc will provide a thorough grounding in the critical areas of the subject and enable you to develop skills and knowledge sought by employers in diverse industries. The Masters in Science (MSci) degree provide an ideal preparation for research and development work in industry or for a PhD and is designed to create leaders in the subject area by giving in-depth experience of cutting edge research.

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 by industry as Tech Industry Gold. Managed by TechSkills, a techUK company, this accreditation recognises programmes for quality and relevance to digital and technology careers. Tech Industry Gold programmes blend the technical, business, project and professional skills most valued by employers.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) Msci (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology

25% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
25% Teaching Professionals
15% Sales occupations
10% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
0% Sales occupations
0% Secretarial and related occupations
0% Protective service occupations
0% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

Depending on the nature of the material, some modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination (for example 25% coursework and 75% examination), whilst other modules are assessed by 100% coursework or 100% by examination. Coursework is based on a variety of tasks including programming, individual reports, projects, laboratory work, contribution in tutorials, group work and presentations.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies

Qualification requirements

Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/ This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course. Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/ Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB), Msci (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB) Msci (Hons)

EU £27250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
International £27250 year 1

Additional fee information

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.

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About Loughborough University of Technology

Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.

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Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology

undergraduates:
14460
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
17760
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computing and Information Technology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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