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Information Technology Management for Business (ITMB)

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,A

Grades AAA. Native language A-Levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-Levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances we will expect candidates to complete three A-Levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study. Typical Contextual Offer: Grades AAB for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria. For further information and to check eligibility visit our Contextual Offers page . Native languages accepted. General Studies accepted if one of four A-levels passed in the same sitting. We expect you to complete three A-levels in one sitting and will also consider the subjects you have taken - view our full entry requirements for more information. Preferred A-Level subjects We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) IT Management for Business: Accounting, Business Studies, Computer Science, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Information Technology, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Psychology, Quantitative Methods, Sociology, Software Systems Development and Statistics.

3 AS-levels accepted in place of 1 A-Level if all taken in Year 13.

Access to HE Diploma

D:45

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma. The subject of your Access to HE qualification will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your application. Please note, we only accept the Access to HE qualification when studied at a centre in the UK. 60 credits are required with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. We consider the below combinations. - D3 D3 D3 over 3 Principal subjects - D3 D3 over 2 Principal subjects plus grade A at A-Level - D3 in a Principal subject plus grades AA at A-Level Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility.

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we require you to achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above or to offer one of our acceptable equivalent qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. Students without GCSE/iGCSE Maths at grade B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths Studies, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively we can accept grade 5 in Middle Years Programme Maths. Students without GCSE/iGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve a 6. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

D*D*

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D*

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at grades DDM plus grade A at A-Level

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

DM

We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at grades DM plus grades AA at A-Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D*

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*D*D*

We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma at grades D*D*D*

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*

D* plus Grade A at A level. We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Please note, we do not accept General Studies as an A-Level option and we do not accept A-Level subjects which are the same as your BTEC qualification. Please note, the National Diploma and the National Extended Certificate must be studied alongside A-Levels. We are unable to accept combinations of the BTEC qualification.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: - Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA - Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AA Students without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3. We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: - Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA - Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AA Students without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3. We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We require minimum grade A from the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus grades AA at A-Level. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

UCAS Tariff

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Management studies

Business information systems

Developed in collaboration with leading global blue-chip employers, this course aims to create `the ideal graduate' whose skills cover the challenging middle ground between business and IT.

The uniqueness of the course is recognised by more than 40 employers who maintain its quality and relevance to their sectors.

Accenture, BBC, BT, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, IBM, Unilever, and many other companies help to deliver the course through project work, student mentoring and a range of professional development activities.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

The Manchester Bursary is available to UK students registered on an undergraduate degree course at Alliance MBS who have had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance England.

In addition, Alliance MBS will award a range of Social Responsibility Scholarships to UK and international/EU students.

These awards are worth £2,000 per year across three years of study. You must achieve AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification) and be able to demonstrate a significant contribution and commitment to social responsibility.

The School will also award a number of International Stellar Scholarships to international students achieving AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification). Applicants who exceed AAA and/or have supplementary qualifications (such as EPQ) will receive additional consideration.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Manchester

Department:

Alliance Manchester Business School

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

93%
Business information systems

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Management studies

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

33%
UK students
67%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
80%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

Business computing

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
80%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
93%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

87%
Library resources
80%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
93%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

28%
UK students
72%
International students
61%
Male students
39%
Female students
91%
2:1 or above
6%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

After graduation


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Management studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,000
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Average annual salary
96%
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Employed or in further education
69%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

31%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
11%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
10%
Business, research and administrative professionals

Business computing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£27,000
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Average annual salary
95%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

78%
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
5%
Business, research and administrative professionals
3%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Management studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£23k

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£36k

£36k

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Business computing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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£42k

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£50k

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