Welcome to the second part of the Engineering & Technology Management in Europe series. In the first part, we looked at the top courses in engineering management, industrial engineering management, energy management, and product management in Europe. In this post, we will look at the top courses in IT and Software Engineering Management in Europe.

Best IT & Software Engineering Management Programs in Europe

M.Sc. Management – Information Systems at ESIEE Paris

The M.Sc. MOTIS Management of Technology – Information Systems answers the demand for internationally-focused project managers working at the interface of Management and Technology. Students develop the necessary technical skills along with expertise in strategic issues and project management in order to manage Information systems in diverse contexts.

The MSc MoTIS is accredited by the “Conference des Grandes Ecoles”, the governing body of France’s most prestigious Engineering and Business schools. In keeping with its focus on the international dimension the M.Sc. MOTIS is taught entirely in English.

It is divided into 2 semesters of course & project work, followed by a 6-month internship in an enterprise or organization in France or abroad. This internship will be concluded by the presentation of a Master’s thesis.

IT professionals increasingly need to be fully involved in management-related activities, while managers need to understand the information systems underpinning their enterprises or organizations. The aim is to produce hybrid managers with the necessary flexibility to successfully manage complex information systems and the necessary relational skills to manage the development of those systems within an enterprise or organization.

Have a look at the detailed course content. For further information, see the program details.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelor’s Degree

IELTS 6.5 / 7.0

M.Eng. Software Engineering for Industrial Applications at Hof University of Applied Sciences

The Master “Software Engineering for Industrial Applications“ (M. Eng.) is a two-year program that comprises one-year theoretical study at the university and one-year practical training in the industry. You will be prepared for complex managing and engineering tasks in the area of Software Development for Industrial Applications. The language of instruction is English, which makes this Masters in Engineering/Technology-Management 45 Master most suitable for international students as well as German students interested in an international study environment.

This unique Master program is precisely tailored to the needs of the industry. Its combination of in-depth theoretical background knowledge and significant practical experience may open you the path for a well-paid Software Engineering career in Germany, Europe or worldwide.

Graduates do not only possess cutting-edge technological competence but also excellent management and engineering skills – important qualifications for a successful career in Software Engineering. All our graduates have immediately found well-paid positions with companies such as Siemens, Bosch, IBM, ND SatCom as well as with medium size and small companies.

1st and 2nd Semester: studies at Hof University

3rd Semester will be an internship in Germany or abroad

4th Semester: Extended Internship, Research Project and Thesis

Admission Requirements:

B.Tech. Computer Science Engineering or MCA

IELTS (6.5)

One year of work experience

For further details, please go to the program page.

M.Sc. Software Engineering and Management at Heilbronn University

At the heart of the complex, multidimensional organizations, software engineering involves more than just the development of modern information systems. Consequently, software engineers need to move beyond the boundaries of their job-specific expertise and enhance their professional profiles by acquiring managerial and interpersonal competences. Software engineers who aim to be future business leaders should not only possess such multiple skills but should be able to translate theoretical knowledge into business practices, engender interdisciplinary dialogues and communicate successfully in an international and intercultural environment.

The M.Sc. Software Engineering and Management has been tailored to the needs of students who are interested in interdisciplinary approaches and seek a good foundation for their future careers. This course has been created in close consultation with business, industry and engineering professions to ensure the employability of the prospective graduates. Cooperating companies are, inter alia, AUDI AG, Daimler AG, Bosch Engineering GmbH, Würth GmbH, and SAP AG.

Heilbronn University is located in the heart of a bustling economic region at a convenient distance from the commercial and cultural hubs of Stuttgart, Mannheim, and Heidelberg. Its three campuses in Heilbronn, Künzelsau und Schwäbisch Hall span the central Neckar region in which they embody the spirit of teaching, learning, and research.

Detailed course content can be found here. For more details, have a look at the program page.

MSc International Information Systems at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg

This is a four-semester program for young talents who aim for challenging management positions globally operating high-tech businesses. Excellent studying and working conditions will prepare students for an international career in business with a strong focus on managing international information systems. The program is appropriate for students who have a strong interest in information technology and its role in today’s business environment.

Founded in 1743, FAU is one of the most prestigious universities in Germany. It has got a rich academic heritage (that’s why they push International Students to know a little bit of German). It has got World Ranking within Top 250/300 (Times and QS). Computer Science and Business Management streams are excellent.

The curriculum includes:

o Innovation & Value Creation

o Services, Processes, Intelligence

o IT Management

o Data Management

o Software Engineering

o Applied Software Engineering

Specializations Available in:

The program-language is English, (but you need to know a little bit of German- A2 Level (70% English & 30% German). Admission requirements can be found here. The best part is there are NO tuition fees. For more details, go to the program page.

M.Sc. International Master in Management of Information Technology (IMMIT) at Tilburg University, IAE Aix and University of Turku

The IMMIT program is jointly offered by IAE Aix Graduate School of Management, Aix Marseille Université (France), Turku University (Finland) and Tilburg University (The Netherlands).

IMMIT offers you:

A highly innovative program for top students

The possibility to earn 3 Master’s degrees from highly reputed European universities in 2 years

A unique experience in an international classroom that will broaden your views on Business and IT

Small sized classes

A strong international orientation

Internships are offered, which means fast track career opportunities

Program is entirely in English

One unique aspect of this program is the IMMIT cohort experience, which means that you will start and finish the program with the same group of students. The cohort moves each semester to a new European location – from France to Finland and then to the Netherlands. The location of the last semester (internship and Master’s thesis) could be anywhere in Europe. However, the location for EU students must be different from the country in which the student has obtained his/her last university degree.

The first semester will start in August at IAE Aix-en-Provence. The emphasis will be on the foundations of international business. The main focus of the second semester will be on skills in IT management. You will attend the third semester will at Tilburg University, and 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 fourth semester is devoted to thesis work, which includes an internship in an internationally operating company. This internship could be anywhere in the world, although most IMMIT students find an internship position in Europe.

Eligibility Criteria:

Bachelors or equivalent undergraduate degree (180 ECTS) 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 IT and information systems.

Approximately 7.5 – 8.0 DGPA or 70% – 75% in Bachelors is needed

GRE (within top 75 percentile on the quantitative section) / GMAT (600)

IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90

More details can be found here.

Master of Science in Information Systems (IS) at WWU Muenster (University of Munster)

A great number of methods, techniques, and approaches to technical and management work are taught as part of the M.Sc. in Information Systems. The study course is enriched by the ongoing research program of ERCIS and it prepares students both for research posts in industrial or academic organizations and for management or consultancy positions. Through applied research, students acquire comprehensive skills in problem-solving and the ability to implement abstract concepts. The course, therefore, offers an excellent balance between theory and practice.

Course Content:

The English-language Master of Science in Information Systems at the WWU Münster offers the perfect combination of the traditional education in economics offered at Münster University and the internationally oriented research environment of the European Research Center for Information Systems (ERCIS). The course interlinks traditional economics and business-related subjects such as business administration and statistics with IT. Additionally, the program is AACSB accredited. It’s very practical oriented; excellent connections to industry (e.g., Hilti, SAP, Deloitte) for projects as well as theses.

Established in 1780, WWU Münster is Germany’s 3rd largest University. World Ranking is within Top 200. The Department of Information Systems at the WWU is considered to be one of the largest and most respectable IS departments in Germany. Periodic national rankings attest to the excellent reputation of the Department.

The discipline of Information Systems involves design, introduction, and evaluation of intra-organizational and inter-organizational information systems and connects research and teaching content of Business Administration and Economics with that of Computer Science in order to create an interdisciplinary, application-oriented subject. The course is inter-disciplinary and international and encompasses a broad variety of basic teaching content together with the specific domains ranging from public administration to retail and telecommunication.

Munster is also known as “Bicycle Capital” is considered one of the most student populated cities. Münster is a multi-faceted city. It is a city of science and learning, the City of Westphalian Peace, the capital city of bicycles and Germany’s Climate Protection Capital. Westphalia’s longstanding regional capital is a young city, not least thanks to its 50,000 students. It is an outstanding place to live, work, learn and research. It is a place where urban culture, municipal diversity and first-class rural recreation intersect and have a mutually enhancing effect.

Admission Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information systems or business informatics or related subjects

Interest in the interplay of information systems, computer science, statistics, and business administration

Sufficient English language skills for non-native speakers: 90 in TOEFL (iBT) or 6.5 in IELTS

The course is free of charge (NO tuition fees). For more details, please go to the program page.

MSc Advanced Software Engineering with Management at King’s College London

The Advanced Software Engineering with Management MSc is an advanced study pathway that aims to provide computer graduates with a thorough understanding of the role of IT in business, and how information systems impact on trade and organizational processes. The course also introduces core management theories and essential problem-solving skills in preparation for senior roles in the IT industry.

The Advanced Software Engineering with Management MSc course focuses on innovative techniques for the development of software systems, with an emphasis on the construction and management of internet-oriented, agent-oriented and large software systems. You will develop your expertise and skills in software engineering, preparing you for a career in software engineering, software maintenance, and software testing. The program will also equip you with essential research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

The course is made up of optional and required modules, and you will complete the course in one year, studying September to September. You must take modules totaling 180 credits to meet the requirements of the qualification, and 60 credits will come from an individual project of 15000 words. You will also participate in a group project that will provide you with invaluable experience of working in a team to design, implement and document a substantial software product.

For more details, go to the program page.

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