Postgraduate diploma Information Technology Management

Companies are increasingly demanding professional profiles capable of coordinating IT projects. People who can generate a positive impact on digital transformation and customer management processes. This degree therefore offers the opportunity to become an IT expert with high project management skills. In addition, it emphasizes a very important element; the alignment of the IT strategy with the business strategy. To complement the syllabus, we also go deeper into distributed systems, which play a fundamental role in the implementation of digital platforms that support complex scenarios.

University certificate

duration

24 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

18 ECTS

financing up to

6 months

Price(first year)

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The world's largest faculty of information technology”

Introduction to the Program

We live in the age of digital transformation. Becoming an IT expert will ensure your professional success"

The degree of University Expert in Information Technology Management has a totally practical approach. Real projects and success stories will be analyzed, addressing processes, methodologies, stages, mechanisms, etc., as well as projects that did not end successfully in order to avoid the same mistakes.

A specific module will be reserved for IT Governance. Consisting of providing the company with a framework that ensures the return on IT investments. The ability to demonstrate and audit this return will facilitate the support of the company's governing bodies. The study of different Frameworks such as ITIL or COBIT has also been contemplated.

In the field of distributed systems, their characteristics, advantages, disadvantages, typologies, architecture, etc. will be defined. The objective is to understand the mechanisms that give this technology a greater capacity and speed of computation and storage. This section includes the use of Blockchain Technology as a distributed system. 100% of this degree is offered online, accessible from any internet-enabled device. In addition, the entire syllabus will be available from the first day, with no timetable of any kind. In this way, the student will be able to work according to his or her own schedule and to reconcile his or her personal and professional life.

Blockchain technology is reaching high levels of popularity. In TECH we explain all its features”

This Postgraduate diploma in Information Technology Management contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of case studies presented by experts in Information Technology
The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Working correctly with distributed systems will give you the computing and storage capacity and speed your business needs"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Our program analyzes real success stories to give you first-hand knowledge of the elements that make an IT project successful"

We will provide you with the most innovative IT governance frameworks to keep you up to date with industry developments"

Syllabus

The content of this degree covers everything related to information technologies and distributed systems. Three modules have been arranged for this purpose. The first deals with IT from a project point of view: management, governance, requirements, business cases, risks, monitoring, offices and Software Tools. In addition, it analyzes some management models such as Agile, Lean IT or Kanban. The second module covers distributed systems, their types, architecture, infrastructure, etc. Two topics have also been dedicated to Blockchain technology. Finally, the third module introduces the field of IT from a governance and management point of view. Analyzing terms such as the ITIL v4 framework or COBIT.

At TECH, we teach you everything related to information technology so that you can become an expert in the sector"

Module 1. IT Project Management and Administration

1.1. IT Project Management and Administration

1.1.1. IT Project
1.1.2. Project and Processes. Differences
1.1.3. IT Projects Success Criteria
1.1.4. Life Cycle of an IT Project
1.1.5. IT Project Management and Administration Application

1.2. IT Project Requirements Management

1.2.1. Requirements Management of a Project
1.2.2. Requirements Management and Traceability
1.2.3. Tools of Requirements Management
1.2.4. IT Project Requirements Management. Application

1.3. Business Case Study of an IT Project

1.3.1. Business Case Study of an IT Project
1.3.2. Building the Business Case Study for the Project
1.3.3. Project Success Criteria
1.3.4. Financial Analysis and Monitoring of the Business Case Throughout the Life of the Project
1.3.5. Business Case Study of an IT Project. Application

1.4. Classic IT Project Management and Direction

1.4.1. Waterfall Project Management
1.4.2. Tools of the Classical Management Methodology
1.4.3. Phases of Classic Project Management: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Follow-up and Closure
1.4.4. Classic IT Project Management and Administration Application

1.5. Agile Project Management and Administration

1.5.1. Agile Project Management: Roles and Artifacts
1.5.2. Scrum Planning
1.5.3. Agile Estimates
1.5.4. Sprints Planning and Execution
1.5.5. Effective use of Scrum Application
1.5.6. Agile Project Management and Administration. Application

1.6. Lean IT and Kanban Project Management and Leadership

1.6.1. Lean IT and Kanban. Application
1.6.2. Lean IT and Kanban. Advantages and Disadvantages
1.6.3. Control Panels. Use
1.6.4. Lean IT and Kanban Project Management and Leadership. Application

1.7. Risks in IT Project Management and Administration

1.7.1. Risk Types of Risk: Probability
1.7.2. Risk Mitigation. Common IT Techniques
1.7.3. Risk Management and Risk Communication
1.7.4. Risks in the Management and Direction of IT Projects. Application

1.8. IT Project Monitoring and Control

1.8.1. Monitoring of Project Progress
1.8.2. Project Cost Control
1.8.3. Project Change Management
1.8.4. Project Communications Management. Application
1.8.5. Reporting and Tracking Metrics
1.8.6. IT Project Monitoring and Control. Application

1.9. IT Project Office

1.9.1. Projects, Project Portfolio and Programs
1.9.2. Types of Project Offices: Functions
1.9.3. Project Office Management Processes
1.9.4. Management of a Project Office. Application

1.10. Software Tools for IT projects

1.10.1. Requirements Management
1.10.2. Configuration Management
1.10.3. Planning and Monitoring Projects
1.10.4. Change Management
1.10.5. Cost Management
1.10.6. Risk Management
1.10.7. Communication Management
1.10.8. Closure Management
1.10.9. Examples of Tools. Templates

Module 2. Design and management of distributed systems and networks

2.1. Distributed Systems

2.1.1. Distributed Systems
2.1.2. Distributed Systems Features
2.1.3. Distributed Systems Advantages

2.2. Types of Distributed Systems

2.2.1. Cluster
2.2.2. Grid
2.2.3. Cloud

2.3. Distributed System Architecture

2.3.1. Functional Architecture (Business)
2.3.2. Application Architecture
2.3.3. Management Architecture (Government)
2.3.4. Technological Architecture

2.4. Infrastructure in a Distributed System

2.4.1. Hardware
2.4.2. Communication
2.4.3. Software
2.4.4. Security/Safety

2.5. Cloud Computing in Distributed Systems

2.5.1. Cloud Computing
2.5.2. Systems Cloud Computing. Types
2.5.3. Systems Cloud Computing. Advantages

2.6 Client-Server Communications

2.6.1. Transmission Types
2.6.2. Communication Models
2.6.3. Event-Driven Communication

2.7. Integration Architectures

2.7.1. APIs
2.7.2. Microservice Architectures
2.7.3. Event-Driven Architectures
2.7.4. Reactive Architectures

2.8. Distributed Registration Technologies

2.8.1. Distributed Registration Technologies
2.8.2. Distributed Registration Technologies. Typology
2.8.3. Distributed Registration Technologies. Advantages

2.9. Blockchain as a Distributed System

2.9.1. Blockchain as a Distributed System
2.9.2. Blockchain Networks Typology
2.9.3. Tokens in Blockchain Networks. Typology
2.9.4. Blockchain Technology
2.9.5. Use Case

2.10. Blockchain. Decentralized Paradigm in Blockchain.

2.10.1. Consensus Systems
2.10.2. Mining
2.10.3. Hashing
2.10.4. Security/Safety

Module 3. ICT Governance and Management

3.1. IT Governance and Management

3.1.1. IT Governance and Management
3.1.2. Advanced IT Governance
3.1.3. IT Governance: Security and Risk

3.2. Reference Sources for IT Governance

3.2.1. Frameworks and Models
3.2.2. IT Governance Standards
3.2.3. IT Governance Quality Systems

3.3. Government IT Structures and Management

3.3.1. Role of IT Governance
3.3.2. IT Governance Structures
3.3.3. Implementation of IT Governance

3.4. Key Elements in IT Governance

3.4.1. Business Architecture
3.4.2. Data Governance
3.4.3. Relationship of IT Governance and AI

3.5. COBIT. Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies

3.5.1. COBIT. Control Objectives
3.5.2. COBIT Framework
3.5.3. Areas, Domains and Processes

3.6. ITIL v4 Framework

3.6.1. ITIL v4 Framework
3.6.2. Service Value System
3.6.3. Dimensions and Principles

3.7. IT Governance Performance Measurement

3.7.1. IT Governance Monitoring and Control Principles
3.7.2. IT Governance Control Metrics
3.7.3. Integral Control Panel

3.8. IT Management

3.8.1. IT Management
3.8.2. IT Service Provider Procurement and Management
3.8.3. IT Performance Monitoring
3.8.4. IT Quality Assurance

3.9. Acquisition and Development of Information Systems

3.9.1. Project Management Structure
3.9.2. System Development Methodologies
3.9.3. Implementation and Operation of Information Systems

3.10. IT Governance and Management and Cloud Computing

3.10.1. IT Governance and Management in Cloud Computing Environments
3.10.2. Shared Security Management Model
3.10.3. Enterprise Cloud Architectures

A program that covers everything you need to know to apply IT to your business in the right way"

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

It is important to remember that continuing education and lifelong learning are key to staying current in the field and continuing to be an expert in the field. Researching and participating in IT-related projects are an excellent way to gain experience in the field. Carrying out projects will allow you to apply your skills and knowledge in real-world situations, enriching your experience and creating a better professional profile. This program will provide additional training in specific systems and technology management and operation.

TECH has developed this program, aimed at professionals seeking specialization in this sector, through a degree that provides them with all the theoretical and practical information necessary to become experts, our program is designed to provide a deep and comprehensive understanding of technology, IT and project management, in addition to leadership skills and the ability to make strategic decisions regarding technology. In this way, the information technology management expert can adapt to the many challenges faced in the field.

Do a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

Be a professional trained to manage, plan and direct IT projects in organizations, with the objective of improving the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes. The program offers comprehensive training in the areas of technology, business and leadership, and teaches students to understand the technical and managerial aspects of IT systems, and how these are integrated into the business context.

Enroll now, in our academic program on information technology management, here we train experts capable of addressing IT management in the business context, with strong skills in technology, leadership and business management, data analysis and information security, and skills to consider social and ethical responsibility in business decision making.