The Master of Science in Information Management offers non-technical training with emphasis on the efficient and effective application and management of information technology in business contexts such as finance, marketing, HR, production and logistics.

About the programme:

The Master of Science in Information Management (MINFM) is a one-year master's programme taught in English. The programme offers you advanced nontechnical training in information management. The emphasis is on the efficient and effective application and management of IT in various business contexts such as finance, marketing, HR, production, and logistics.

Duration: 1 year (full-time), 60 ECTS

EEA nationals and Non-EEA nationals who reside in Belgium under a valid residence permit can follow less than 60 ECTS per academic year and accordingly spread their studies in several years. This possibility needs to be discussed with a study career consultant. Note that there are no part-time, evening or weekend courses organized for this category of students.

Master of Science (MSc) in Information Management:

The programme consists of a common core covering approximately half of the credits and a master’s thesis responsible for about a quarter of the credits. The programme is to be supplemented with electives subdivided in three domains: data science electives, software engineering  electives, and management electives, until 60 credits are reached. These electives enable you to either explore specific areas in greater depth or gain a broader understanding through a multidisciplinary approach. In completing your master’s thesis, you can apply the acquired skills within a specific business context.

Career perspectives:

Graduates of the Master in Information Management play a very sought after bridging role between computer science and business. They pursue careers as information analysts, project leaders or information technology strategists.

Students and young graduates can consult relevant job vacancies and internships with the help of our online career platform Career Corner. You will also have the opportunity to meet potential employers at job and internship fairs organised throughout the year and during campus recruitment activities.

An ideal way to kick start your career!

We actively encourage you to invest in practical experiences as a valuable addition to your educational programme.

Advantages:

• Gain relevant experience in an interesting environment

• Explore the labour market and work life

• Put theory from your programme into practice

• Gain and develop new skills

During your studies you can take part in both intra-curricular and extra-curricular internships. The perfect way to gain insights into your future career and to add relevant working experience to your cv. It is in many cases the first step to your first full time job. Intra-curricular internships are part of your programme and can be accredited.