MSc Information Technology Management Work Experience

This two-year MSc Information Technology Management (Work Experience) postgraduate programme is for students who want to lead digital transformation in business. The course builds both practical and theoretical understanding of information technology and management. They will explore human resources, accounting and finance, material management and production planning.

Students will learn about the latest enterprise systems, disruptive technologies, leadership and management while improving business operations, and they will learn through Lectures, tutorials , workshops, flipped-classroom, project-based learning, enquiry-based learning, problem-solving activities , practical projects , teamwork, reports, demonstrations, discussions and presentations.

An important part of this course is the one-year work placement that provides industry experience and prepares students for a career. The university offers support for securing these placements, though a placement cannot be guaranteed.

Sheffield Hallam University is a big university with students from all over the world. It has a good reputation for practical learning and teaching that focuses on impact in the real world. The university received a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework for its excellent student success and it is also known for its entrepreneurship and was named "Outstanding Entrepreneurial University" at the THE Awards 2021.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. It has one of the biggest modern business schools in the country and is a major provider of healthcare training for the NHS.

To apply, candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying and any other relevant information, a reference from an academic or employer and a CV.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need a second-class honours degree (2.2 or above) in an IT-related course or an equivalent qualification.
• The university also accepts several years of work experience in managerial or senior IT roles.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
• If the candidate's scores do not meet the requirements, they can take a Pre-sessional English course to meet the requirements.

The tuition fee for the MSc Information Technology Management (Work Experience) at Sheffield Hallam University is  £19,225  for the 2025/26 academic year.

Sheffield Hallam University offers different postgraduate scholarships for both home and international students, which include the GREAT Scholarships, worth £10,000 for the 2025/26 academic year, and the Transform Together Scholarships, offering a 50% fee discount for high-achieving international students. Also, the university's alumni can benefit from a £2,000 discount, while Sanctuary Scholarships provide a full tuition fee waiver plus £4,000 for academic costs for those seeking asylum in the UK. The university also participates in the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme for master's students from Commonwealth countries.

After completing the MSc Information Technology Management (Work Experience) programme from Sheffield Hallam University, students can pursue a career as an/a:

• IT project manager
• Business analyst
• IT consultant
• Change or transformation manager
• Digital systems manager

Candidates should submit their applications directly through the university's online portal. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.