The details
Location: Online Mode of study: Part-time Qualification: Online professional course (20 credits) Study duration: 13 weeks
Start date: Awarding body: University of Essex Delivered by: Kaplan Open Learning For queries: Call +44 (0) 1206 489 358

This online professional course provides the perfect introduction to enterprise information technology (EIT) – helping you gain the skills to stand out in a rapidly growing sector.  

The EIT Body of Knowledge (BOK) describes EIT “as the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, in the context of a business or other enterprise.” That’s why you’ll explore all aspects of enterprise IT design – such as software and service management, enterprise IT design and implementation, and risk management. The course is also focused on mapping EIT onto popular enterprise standards and models like ITIL, Agile and TOGAF.  

You’ll cover a range of topics, including:  

  • how functional and non-functional requirements map onto EIT designs and processes 
  • current and future challenges and opportunities in this field 
  • the role of EIT in entrepreneurship and sustainability 

At the end of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to study one of our popular postgraduate computing courses. 

 

Why we’re great 

  • Develop key problem-solving, time management, analytical and entrepreneurial skills.  
  • Discover the monitoring, management and automation techniques associated with enterprise information technology. 
  • Demonstrate your continuous professional development with an online professional course at postgraduate level. 
  • Receive your online professional course certificate from the University of Essex, a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2025).  
  • Study in your own time, 100% online. 

You’ll study the following topics as part of the online professional course: 

  • what is enterprise information technology (EIT) and how does it differ from a more traditional understanding of IT and ICT? 
  • EIT and processes 
  • EIT frameworks – standards and compliance (ITIL, TOGAF and ISO 27001) 
  • EIT process automation, DevOps and Industry 4.0 
  • future trends in EIT 

Teaching methods 

Studying online gives you the freedom to complete your qualification when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or in a café. 

Our online professional courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you’ll have access to your study materials 24/7, including: 

  • multimedia lecturecasts made up of written content, short videos, animation, audio recordings, infographics, short tests and mini-assignments 
  • discussion forums for you to chat about the module content with fellow students 
  • live Q&A sessions with your tutors 
  • a comprehensive eLibrary of textbooks and academic journals 
  • support from academic staff and your dedicated Student Support team 

To ensure you receive high-quality tutor support, each class is capped at 20 students. 

 

Assessment methods 

You’ll be assessed exclusively through assignments. These include assessed discussion forums, written assignments and journal entries. 

We’re committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback in the following ways: 

  • our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent 
  • you’ll always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start 
  • you’ll be able to clearly view your marks in your gradebook whenever you log on to the learning platform 
  • there’s a seven-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work 
  • you’ll have regular contact with your Student Support team, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise 

  

Study duration 

Our Launching into Enterprise IT Management online professional course has a study duration of 13 weeks, including a one-week induction to help you settle into online study. 

The Launching into Enterprise IT Management online professional course offers a whole host of opportunities. This will be beneficial whether you’re looking to climb the career ladder or take the first step into business – helping you stand out amongst the competition. 

If you wish to continue your studies and boost your prospects, you could choose additional computing online professional courses. Alternatively, you could progress onto our PG Cert Enterprise IT Management (60 credits); PG Dip Enterprise IT Management (120 credits); or the full MSc Enterprise IT Management (120 credits).

Please note, acceptance on to a postgraduate qualification is subject to meeting the entry requirements of your chosen programme. 

No formal qualifications or experience is necessary.  

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency of English is required. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.  

You don’t need to prove your English ability if you’re a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries. 

Full tuition fee:
£1,386 UK / £1,455 International (2024-25) Δ
 

  • Our online professional courses are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included. 
  • Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you’re a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.   
  • We offer a 14-day moneyback guarantee, so if you decide your course isn’t for you during the first 14 days, we’ll give you a full refund. Terms and conditions apply. 

Δ All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process. 

Subject specialists, industry authorities and experienced academics: the tutors who teach on our Launching into Enterprise IT Management online professional course are experts in the business field.

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