IT Management (3 +1+1)

IT Management (3 + 1 + 1)

1. General Information

Postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management aim to provide quality and top European education and training of highly educated staff with in-depth knowledge of methods and techniques for managing ICT projects and systems. Upon completion of their studies, these staff will be able to take responsible positions in the processes of planning, design, management and monitoring of ICT projects and systems, including their business aspects.

The program in Management Studies in Information Technology is compatible with the relevant studies offered at most of the world's universities that support this topic and enable student mobility.

Name of the proposer: University "Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering - FINKI
Study Program Name: Information Technology Management
Scientific-research area: 2 technical-technological
Field
The value of postgraduate studies is 60 ECTS credits .
Duration of studies: 2 semesters .
One academic year consists of two semesters lasting 30 weeks (1 semester = 15 weeks).
Admission Requirements : Students in Information Technology Management can enroll in graduate students who have 240 or 180 undergraduate credits.
Introductory layer : Students who have earned less than 240 credits during their studies are offered a set of differential introductory courses. After their successful realization, the student acquires the right to continue with the first semester of postgraduate studies.
First semester: 2 mandatory courses, 2 elective courses in the field.
Second semester: 1 mandatory subject in the field, 1 elective subject in the field and 1 elective subject from the list of UKIM and final project - master's thesis (18 ECTS)
1 ECTS credit corresponds to 30 hours of total work engagement
The number of contact hours is 4

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following general abilities and qualifications:

Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
Power of analysis and synthesis
Power to apply knowledge in practice
Power to generate new ideas (creativity)
Power of learning
Ability to critique and self-critique
Ability to make decisions
Knowledge of English
Research skills

Upon successful completion of the postgraduate studies in Information Technology Management, the successful student will possess the following specific abilities and qualifications:

Knowledge and Understanding

Provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical foundations of software and innovation project management, information systems and risk management and other disciplines.

Acquiring the necessary knowledge in the field of management with ICT systems and projects.

Development of advanced skills in planning, design, design, management, testing, and implementation of ICT systems and projects.

Demonstrates a high level of professional competence in the analysis of empirical data in the fields of business, industry, economics and government.

Work with applied projects to manage projects, resources, money and people.

Governs the latest industry standards and best practices, as well as opportunities for improvement and future development in the area.

Applying knowledge and understanding

Can apply knowledge and understanding for professional development in a narrower area of Information Technology Management.

Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary for the individual to be competent in managing IT systems and projects at a high level.

The competenciesQualify with solid management and technical foundation with the ability to include a selected range of broader aspects of Management in Information Technology and the like that will meet the needs of the professional in this field with constant and rapid development.

In-depth management knowledge required for effective work of ICT manager, independent specialist or member of specialized team.

Ability to evaluate

Demonstrates a commitment to self-improvement and continuous professional development

Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of advanced analysis and design techniques in the fields of Information Technology Management.

Demonstrates knowledge of best practices for improving productivity and mutual understanding in business organizations taking into account personal, social, scientific and ethical aspects.

Demonstrates the ability to make managerial decisions independently and link business practice with application solutions.

Communication Skills

Demonstrates the ability to communicate with colleagues and work in a team through a high level of awareness of the importance and power of communication.

Illustrates effective exchange of information, ideas and reasoned proposals.

Demonstrates high ability to work and lead multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrates ability to plan and manage time at managerial level and professional socialization and conflict resolution.

Recognizes complex organizational structures and the need to restructure them, understands their impact on effectiveness and efficiency in combination with modern technologies.

Learning Skills

Demonstrates an understanding of the basics of research methodology, with the ability to evaluate, design and conduct research in the field, formulate, plan a research project and communicate in depth on a topic.

Demonstrates the ability to reasonably evaluate and generate ideas with creative and critical thinking, mastering new theories, models, techniques and technologies, while appreciating the need for continuous professional development.

Able to select and understand procedures and methods for structuring, consolidating, and handling information and data in an environment.

Has high self-confidence and independence, proactivity and self-awareness to perform and delegate tasks and manage further career.

Acquired title: Master of Information Science and Computer Engineering in Information Technology Management. & Nbsp;

2. Introductory layer

The introductory layer is intended for students who study for less than four years or have earned less than 240 credits from previous studies.

Table 1: List of introductory layer items

	Code	Subject	Weekly fund	Semester	ECTS
1	CSEW501	Management Information Systems *	2 + 2 + 1	winter	6
2	CSEW705	Innovation in ICT *	2 + 1 + 2	winter	6
3		Selected from Table 2		winter	6
4		Selected from Table 2		winter	6
5		Selected from Table 2		winter	6
6	CSES811	Entrepreneurship *	2 + 1 + 2	summer	6
7	CSES634	ICT Project Management *	2 + 2 + 1	summer	6
8		Selected from Table 2		summer	6
9		Selected from Table 2		summer	6
10		Elective **		summer	6

* If the student has passed the course in his / her undergraduate studies, he / she will have to choose another course from the list of elective courses from the introductory layer (Table 2).

** The course can be selected from the list of electives from Table 2 or from the university list of free electives

Table 2: List of introductory electives

	Code	Subject	Weekly fund	Semester	ECTS
1	CSEW528	User support	2 + 1 + 2	winter	6
2	CSEW505	Software requirements analysis	2 + 2 + 1	winter	6
3	CSEW701	Information Systems Analysis and Design	2 + 2 + 2	winter	6
4	CSEW704	Design of integrated systems	2 + 1 + 2	winter	6
5	CSEW511	Software design and architecture	2 + 1 + 2	winter	6
6	CSEW514	Implementation of Free and Open Source Systems	2 + 1 + 2	winter	6
7	CSEW515	Computer Ethics	4 + 0 + 0	winter	6
8	CSEW310	Marketing	2 + 2 + 1	winter	6
9	CSES631	Software quality and testing	2 + 1 + 2	summer	6
10	CSES625	IS development process	2 + 2 + 2	summer	6
11	CSES612	Electronic & Mobile Commerce	2 + 2 + 2	summer	6
12	CSES610	e-Government	2 + 1 + 2	summer	6
13	CSES617	Business Process Modeling	2 + 1 + 2	summer	6
14	CSES606	Geographic Information Systems	2 + 1 + 2	summer	6
15	CSES205	Business and Management	2 + 2 + 1	summer	6
16	CSES628	Service Oriented Architectures	2 + 2 + 2	summer	6
17	UKIM-I	Selection from University list of free courses

After successfully completing all ten courses and achieving 60 credits, the student with previously acquired 180 ECTS credits (or completed three-year studies) continues with the subjects from the second academic year of postgraduate studies.

3. Studies

Table 1: List of Postgraduate Courses

	Code	Item name	Status	Semester	ECTS	П	А	Л
1	ITMW01	Advanced software project management	M	winter	6	2	1	0
2	ITMW02	Advanced ICT Innovation and Entrepreneurship	M	winter	6	2	1	0
3		Elective	E	winter	6
4		Elective	E	winter	6
5		Elective	E	winter	6
6	ITMS01	Advanced Software Requirements Engineering	M	summer	6	2	1	0
7		Elective	E	summer	6
8		Master Thesis	M	summer	18

3.1 Elective Courses

Configure

The student can choose a subject from the list of offered elective subjects from all study programs of the second cycle of studies. The list of offered elective courses can be found at this link.

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