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IMMIT: International Master in Management of Information Technology – (M.Sc.)
Tilburg University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
| Application Deadline: | Pls check our website: www.immit.eu | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,000 ≈ € 9,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 20 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Challenging career options
IMMIT provides the latest knowledge on these challenges and contributes to develop the organizational competencies required to respond to them, in an international context. The program is designed to prepare students with a background (bachelor) in either business and/or information technology / computer science to become "hybrid" managers at the interface between Information Systems (IS) and business functions within an increasingly international business context, for example:
* Manager of international IS projects: e.g., deploying global ERP systems
* IS management positions, e.g. Chief Information Officers (CIO), IT managers,Information Manager
* Business analyst /Designer of systems to support transnational operations
* IS strategy consultant in internationally operating companies
* Manager of IT Offshore Outsourcing
* IT Entrepreneur
In today's globalised business environment, the effective management of transnational operations is a key imperative. Consequently, these new hybrid managers will need to master global operations. IMMIT will prepare candidates to understand the issues and to find the solutions that are needed to effectively design, deploy and manage the necessary transnational operations.
Networking in a multicultural environment
One uniqueness of the program is that all participants form are gathered in a cohort, i.e. the same group of students start and finish the program together. Thus, students develop strong links with one another, a common identity, and an effective alumni network that is useful to their future career. An advantage of the cohort experience and program mobility is that participants develop the awareness to cultural diversity and necessary cross-cultural management skills essential to enable effectively the design and deployment of systems internationally. In addition to the contribution provided by Third-Country Scholars, Executives from several European Firms contribute to IMMIT as guest speakers at the three universities and thus reinforce the cross-cultural aspects of the programme.
Contents
Universities and Mobility The IMMIT cohort, i.e. the same group of students start and finish the programme together and the cohort moves to a new European location each new semester, moving from France, to Finland and then to The Netherlands.
All the partners of the Consortium have a long history in international relations and have qualified staff dedicated to the welcoming and supporting international students For each destination, students will find:
* Provision of all the necessary documents for visa applications and assistance in obtaining a Residency Permit, plus information on all administrative procedures, health Insurance and liability
* Housing
* Support at the arrival (airport or train station) to the student residence
* Kick-off event and welcoming events, International events and student integration
* Mentor system to facilitate the day-to-day issues (e.g. opening a bank account, how to take the bus, finding the shops, etc.) as well as for academic life (library, contact with professors, etc.)
* French language courses at IAE, Finnish language courses at Turku and Dutch language courses at Tilburg
Programme structure and learning outcomesThe IMMIT programme degree totals 120 ECTS credits, to be completed in 2 years full time studies. The language of instruction is English. The program is structured to enable students with different educational backgrounds to participate. Based on their educational background, incoming students are selected into one of the two available tracks: IT Track for students with a Business background, and Business track for students with IT background.
* Year One
Semester 1: Aix-en-Provence / Semester 2: Turku
* Year Two
Semester 1: Tilburg / Semester 2: EU
The first year comprises the first two phases: Foundations in International Business and IT management skills.
In the second year, the emphasis shifts towards integration issues such as the role of IT in business transformation, management of IT-based innovation and more specialized topics in international IT management. The second semester is devoted to thesis work which may also include an internship in an international operating company.
Please visit our website for a detailed description of the IMMIT programme:
Teaching approach
IMMIT uses a variety of methods such as group work, case discussions, action learning, business simulations, faculty-cohort interaction and the use of information technology especially a common web-based communication platform used by all partner universities and students for programme related communications. As the courses delivered in this programme are a normal part of the curriculum of the participating universities, teaching staff is available throughout the degree programme.
Grading of exams may be completed after the students have left the campus to move to next location. Results are communicated through intranet or common web-based platform used by all partner universities and students for communication. In case students need to resit exams, the university where the student has moved to (the new location in a new semester) provides the necessary facilities and proctoring to make it possible. The exam questions are forwarded from the preceding university to the current one.
Learning Outcomes
The competencies that the students will acquire in IMMIT consist of integrative skills needed for effective use of IT to support international business operations and management. After completing the programme, a student will be competent in classical information management areas such as:
* align IT strategy with the organisation´s business strategy
* develop business cases for an IT investment
* analyse and improve business processes
* analyse and improve organisational mechanisms for knowledge sharing
* define information systems, ICT infrastructures and IS services (to support business processes and knowledge sharing)
* evaluate success of ICT projects from multiple perspectives
* manage IT personnel, IT projects and IT departments
* understand the business logic of ICT companies
In addition, students will also be competent in the more specialized aspects of international IT management. In some cases classic topics as presented above but in an international context...
9. offshoring
10. deploying ERP globally
11. emerging countries lacking telecommunication infrastructure
12. cross-cultural aspects in IT implementation
Students will also acquire new competencies in intercultural and interpersonal communication in business English, multicultural communication, presentation skills, negotiations and basic knowledge of foreign languages in Dutch, Finnish and French. Thus, the programme prepares candidates for IT positions in internationally operating organizations, consulting, IT-service providers. While the mix of competencies acquired in IMMIT is typically associated with managerial and specialist positions within user organisations, hybrid managers are increasingly needed in the ICT companies as well.
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Admission Requirements and Procedures Admission requirements
IMMIT is open to students with Bachelor or equivalent undergraduate degree (180ECTS) either in
* Management/Economics/Business Administration or in Computer Science/Information System, students with an engineering degree can be admitted if their previous education includes ICT and information systems (at least 24 ECTS).
* Candidates must have good proficiency of English (IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 on the parts or TOEFL paper based 575/TOEFL Internet based 90/91)
* An official copy of your GMAT test. The average GMAT score of accepted students at IMMIT is 600. Or an official copy of your GRE test score. Our incoming students usually score above the 75% percentile on the quantitative section, above the 50% percentile on the verbal section and above 25% on the AWA section. Note: Students with a relevant Bachelor degree from one of the partner institutions of the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration Tilburg, Turku School of Economics or IAE School of Management do not need to submit the GMAT/GRE test score to be admitted to the programme. A GMAT/GRE is however required in case a student wants to qualify for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship).
Qualitative criteria include:
* Marks obtained in the bachelor studies (must be above average)
* Quality/recognition of home institution having awarded the first degree
* The strength of the statement of purpose, in other words motivation to study IMMIT
* CV including extra-curricular activities (especially those associated with cross-cultural/international experiences
How to apply?
The IMMIT Admission Board will start the assessment of your application only after receiving the complete application set. Documents can be downloaded from the website: Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
The Erasmus Mundus programme supports high-quality European Masters Courses, by providing attractive grants for students from around the world. For the Mastercourse which starts in 2010, there will be 18 scholarships (EU/non-EU) plus max. 2 for students from Western Balkan and Turkey.
Three types of scholarships are available:
Category A scholarships (10 scholarships)
* Erasmus Mundus Scholarships can be awarded to master students selected by IMMIT who come from a country other than an eligible applicant country (EU or EEA-EFTA States) and who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over thelast five years in any of the EU Member States or EEA-EFTA states.
Category A students awarded with an Erasmus Mundus Scholarships receive a total of EUR48.000 during the 2 years of studies. This is a full scholarship that should cover yearly tuition fee, living expenses and travel expenses. A more detailed description of the amount will be given to the student as soon as the scholarship has been awarded.
Category B scholarships (8 scholarships)
* These scholarships known as financial contributionscan be awarded to any masters students selected by IMMIT and who do not fulfill the criteria of EM scholarship for category A (see above).
Category B students will be awarded with an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship of EUR20.000 during the 2 years of studies. A more detailed description of the amount will be given to the student as soon as the scholarship has been awarded.
Special Window Western Balkan + Turkey (max. 2 scholarships)
* Up to maximum two scholarships of EUR 48.000 can be awarded to masters students from Western Balkan and Turkey.
Please note that, in case of double nationality (EU + non-EU), the non EU nationality determines eligibility for a scholarship. Individuals who have already benefited from an EMMC scholarship are not eligible for a second scholarship or another Community grant while pursuing their Erasmus Mundus masters studies.
The paper version should be mailed to:
Tilburg University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
International Student Services - K235
PO Box 90153
5000 LE TILBURG
The Netherlands
Attn: IMMIT
or:
Tilburg University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
International Student Services - K235
Warandalaan 2
5037 AB Tilburg
The Netherlands
Attn: IMMIT
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Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Accreditation
The business programmes of the Faculty of Economics and Business have been accredited by the Association To Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Tilburg University, therefore, is proud to be distinguished as one of the very select group of European institutions to acquire AACSB accreditation.
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