• Duration: One-year full time
• Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face
• Awarding Institution: GBS HE Malta and MFHEA
• Awarded Qualification: MSc Information Technology Management
• Level: Comparable to Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) / European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Level 7
• MQRIC Accredited Status: Accredited
• Locations: Malta
• Accreditation Category: Higher Education Programme
• Language of Instruction: English

This MSc programme, with multiple specialised pathways, is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the information technology industry. It provides a comprehensive approach to managing a company's technology infrastructure, covering everything from IT service desk support to secure, data-driven decision-making at the executive level. 

Using a whole-system management approach, the programme provides learners with the practical skills, knowledge and expertise needed to effectively manage staff, resources and technology within their chosen specialisation. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, the curriculum ensures an authentic learning experience that reflects real-world IT challenges and industry advancements.

Our MSc in Information Technology Management is assessed and accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA) and aligned with the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF).

Our programme is approved under the Malta Get Qualified Scheme, which allows students to claim back up to 70% of their tuition fees as tax credits after graduation. This government-backed initiative applies to programmes recognised at MQF Level 3 or higher. To be eligible for the refund, graduates must live and work in Malta for at least two years following the completion of their studies. This makes higher education in Malta both more affordable and financially rewarding.

GBS Malta is now an AWS Academy Approved Educator, giving our students direct access to Amazon Web Services’ industry-recognised cloud curriculum. Through this partnership, learners in eligible IT programmes benefit from hands-on cloud labs, AWS-authored courses, and certification pathways that build real-world, job-ready skills. This milestone reinforces our commitment to practical, career-focused education that prepares students for high-growth careers in cloud computing.

Credits needed to earn the degree:

• ECTS Credits: 90 ECTS
• UK Credits: 180 Credits

Modules

• Digital Transformation
• Information Technology Project Management
• Information Technology Management
• Research and Professional Skills
• Information Technology Management Project/Dissertation

Cyber Security Pathway

• Cybersecurity Practices
• Incident Response Management

Data Analytics Pathway

• Contemporary Topics in Data Analytics
• Software Development and Software Management

Cloud Computing

• Cloud Systems and Visualisation
• DevOps (Development and Operations)

Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Business Intelligence

Assessment for this MSc in Information Technology Management will be through a range of different types of coursework. The assessment strategy on this programme will provide suitable opportunities for students to demonstrate their full range of knowledge, skills and competences related to computing and information technology. Specifically, the variety of assessments on the course will be aligned to reflect the current and future industry requirements and/or professional standards. Typically, these assessments will be case studies, portfolios, online quizzes, reports, presentations, group project presentations, posters, project proposals, small scale project reports and near real-life practical assessments that can be expected in a work setting. These assessments will require elements of research into a specific area of study and the formulation of conclusions, using professional judgement in making recommendations and solving problems, all supported by appropriate literature using correct referencing. All assessments will have to be professionally presented and written to an appropriate higher education academic standard. Students will also engage in critical self and team work reflections, learning logs and portfolios, as appropriate. 

Formative and summative approaches to assessment will be employed. Formative assessment tasks will be used in all modules and will be aimed at supporting students to understand and prepare for the module summative assessment requirements. In this way, students with different learning styles and abilities will be able to gain a good understanding of the summative assessment requirements and on their journey to submitting their summative assessments.

Assignment briefs will be produced for each of the summative assessments required by each of the modules on this MSc in Information Technology Management programme. Assignment briefs will set out the learning outcomes being assessed, appropriate material, context, etc. for the assignment. Suggested reading will include book chapters, published articles and published research, weblinks to companies, and case studies, as appropriate, to the assignment brief. Each assignment brief will include marking/grading criteria so that students have a clear understanding of what is required to pass the assessment and what is required to achieve higher grades. Grading of a student’s assessment will be made using the pass, merit, distinction and fail criteria common to MQF/EQF Level 7 programmes of study.

Feedback will be provided to each student on their assessed work identifying both areas of strength and areas that could be improved. Where a fail grade is awarded the student will recieve detailed feedback on the reasons for awarding such a grade and the areas that would need to be addressed for improvement and in order to achieve a pass grade.

The learner will be able to gain:

Technical Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to design, implement and manage complex IT infrastructures.
• Show an ability to maintain and optimise network and server systems.
• Demonstrate proficiency in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate skills in managing databases and ensuring data integrity and security.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage software projects, including requirement gathering, development, testing and deployment.
• Demonstrate skills in software development life-cycle methodologies.

Managerial and Leadership Skills

• Demonstrate skills in planning, executing and closing IT projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using project management tools, for example, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall.
• Demonstrate an ability to lead and manage IT teams.
• Show an ability to understand how to manage organisational change related to IT implementation.

Business and Analytical Skills

• Demonstrate skills to analyse and improve business processes using IT solutions.
• Show skills in budgeting, cost analysis and financial planning for IT Projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in identifying, assessing and managing IT risks.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Demonstrate skills in writing technical reports, creating presentations and communicating with non-technical audiences.
• Show an ability to influence and persuade others to support IT initiatives.
• Demonstrate skills in building and sustaining professional relationships.

Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills

• Demonstrate an ability to think creatively and develop innovative IT solutions to business challenges.
• Show skills in analysing complex problems and developing effective solutions.
• Demonstrate skills in applying logical reasoning and critical thinking skills to IT issues and challenges.

Ethical, Professional Skills and Sustainability

• Show understanding of ethical considerations in IT management.
• Demonstrate an ability to make decisions that are ethical and socially responsible and take into account considerations for sustainability.
• Demonstrate an understanding of global IT trends and their impact and relevance for business operations.

The learner will be able to:

Cyber Security Pathway

• Demonstrate technical skills required to safeguard organisations against cyber threats together with best practices for securing information systems, skills in detecting, analysing and mitigating cyber threats in real-world cybersecurity challenges.
• Show skills in managing cybersecurity incidents and mitigate their impact on organisations through developing skills in security policies, incident response plans, security practice and compliance, and skills in using incident response tools and techniques.

Data Analytics Pathway

• Demonstrate skills in data analytics including big data analytics, machine learning, together with skills related to ethical implications of data use, and the ability to tackle complex data challenges.
• Demonstrate skills in software development and software management to include the software development lifecycle, project management skills and the use of modern software development tools.

Cloud Computing Pathway

• Demonstrate skills related to cloud computing systems and data visualisation techniques and skills required to implement and manage cloud solutions and be able to effectively visualise complex data sets.
• Demonstrate skills concerned with the principles, practices and tools related to development and operations (DevOps) including automation, infrastructure as code, continuous integration and continuous deployment.

Artificial Intelligence Pathway

• Show how to design, implement and evaluate artificial intelligence and machine learning using fundamental concepts and techniques and demonstrate skills in applications taking account of ethical considerations.
• Show skills in using business intelligence tools and techniques for data analysis and reporting, and how to design and implement business intelligence solutions that support decision-making.

Recognition of Prior Learning 

(a) Admissions 

Prospective students with relevant work experience, for example, having been or are working in a computing and/or IT related area, including public,private or not-for-profit organisations would also be considered for recognition of prior learning. Evidence of in-company formal training,professional development through attendance at external courses/training,for example, would also be considered and could substitute for the admissions criteria given in (a), (b) or (c) above. Recognition of prior learning for entry to the Master of Science in Information Technology Management would be on a case-by-case basis with evidence required to be provided by the prospective student. 

(b) Advanced entry 

Students who can clearly evidence having studied one or more of the taught core modules at MQF Level 7 or equivalent may be given credit for one or more of the modules. An assessment would be conducted on an evidence basis with the student being responsible for supplying appropriate evidence. 

Academic requirements:

Possess the equivalent (MQF Level 6) of a relevant, good honours degree from a UK university – normally equivalent to a 2:2 or higher. A range of subjects studied at undergraduate degree level would be considered. Examples include degree in computing or IT, business and management studies involving some IT components, engineering and information management. Prospective students would be required to demonstrate a committment to studying Information Technology Management at the Master’s level.  

Possess the equivalent (MQF Level 6) of a relevant UK degree below a 2:2 standard whilst being able to evidence an aptitude and/or relevant work/management experience to successfully complete the Master of Science in Information Technology Management programme of study. 

English language requirements

An accepted English language test must be taken within two years of your start date.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Information Technology Management programme will be able to pursue a senior position or further enhance existing employment prospects in a range of industries, including finance and banking, healthcare, government and public sector, consulting firms, technology companies, retail and e-commerce, and education. Some examples of employment opportunities for graduates of this programme include: 

• Information technology  
• Information technology project manager 
• Business analyst  
• Information technology consultant  
• Systems analyst  
• Senior/chief information officer 
• Information security manager  
• Data analyst manager  
• IT auditor  
• IT service manager 

The employment opportunities listed above are just some examples of opportunities that graduates of this programme may progress to. However, the pathway selected by students and the nature of the final 60 ECTS project/dissertation may be relevant to some employment opportunities rather than others. For example, undertaking the cyber security pathway may be beneficial to entering employment as an information security manager whereas undertaking the data analytics pathway may be beneficial to entering employment as a data analytics manager.