IT Audit & Assurance

As organizations rely increasingly on technology and automation, they are also more vulnerable. In combination with evolved legal and regulatory obligations, internal and external stakeholders require ever more that assurance. Proof is needed that IT related business risks are in control, and that business value of investing in technology will be realized. The need for professionals who have specific knowledge and skills in these areas is increasing. This major leaves you with an in-depth understanding of corporate and IT governance, internal controls and auditing, IT risk and security management, business processes, technology regulations and so forth.

Grounded in science - Together, The University of Antwerp and Antwerp Management School represent more than 25 years of applied research in the domains IT Governance, Enterprise IT Architecture and Enterprise Ontology.

Rooted in practice - We pride ourselves to be a hands-on and no nonsense educational partner. Learning and applying go hand in hand at AMS. You will put your learnings immediately into practice thanks to the highly interactive learning experience: brought to you by excellent faculty and industry experts. Studying together with like-minded professionals from all walks of life and sectors will also expand your practical knowledge - there is nothing quite like peer-based learning.

Top credentials - Year after year Antwerp Management School continues to be a highly-ranked management school by The Financial Times and by Eduniversal for its Information Systems Management programs. Accreditation by the international AACSB and the Dutch/Flemish NVAO organizations are the guarantee for the highest quality standard. The program is compliant with the E-Competence Framework and ISACA.

1. Managing IT Business Value and Risk - You can identify, communicate and manage the organization’s IT related business value, opportunities and risks.
2. Building an IT Governance Model- You are able to translate the corporate governance context into a working IT governance model and related management control system for IT.
3. Audit expertise- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory context of IT audits. Gain hands-on experience in auditing tools, frameworks and techniques. 

12 ECTS
This module is made up of two sub-modules:

1. Leading Digital Transformation
   
2. Mastering Digital Disruption

Key topics of this module:

• Aligning Business & IT strategy
• Translating the integrated business and IT strategy into an operating model
• Strategy maps for managing digital transformation, including concepts of sustainability, ethics and integrity
• IT governance business game
• Mastering digital disruption

For detailed information please download the brochure.

6 ECTS

The module Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance - realized as a collaborative effort of Antwerp Management School and Maastricht University - provides a broad view on the adjoining areas of governance, risk & control and compliance & assurance. The module covers the latest insights both from a theoretical and a practical point of view.

Key topics:

• Concepts and structures of corporate governance
• Corporate responsibility and ethical leadership
• The COSO/ERM model
• Internal control in the business processes
• Basics of the assurance process (including planning & scoping, audit testing, reporting and documenting impact)
• Auditing and controlling of IT such as ERP environments

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9 ECTS

This module focuses on selected topics in the context of enterprise governance and management of IT, in which the COBIT framework will be used as a compass. Each session provides hands-on insights about how to implement, apply and assess COBIT 2019 governance/management objectives in a real-life setting.

Key topics:

• Strategic planning, audit & IT related functions
• Managing the many different stakeholder relations and ecosystems
• Monitoring IT related performance and control
• Providing assurance against IT related goals and risks

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6 ECTS

The module Cyber Security Management offers up-to-date knowledge for information security professionals in order to excel in the governance and management of their IT security responsibilities. The program addresses the importance and need for information
security and outlines the required practices to realize a robust information security management process in your organization.

Key topics:

•  Information security and business & IT alignment, critical success factors
• Information security performance measurement – the Security Balanced Scorecard
• Incident management and response, disaster recovery and continuity management
• Cyber security and infrastructure
• IT-continuity management
• How to organize yourself during a breach: crisis game

For detailed information please download the brochure.

6 ECTS

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business, the integration of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) had emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and revolutionizing decision-making. As an organization has to navigate the complexities of a data-driven world, the synergy between data science and AI has become crucial.

Key topics:

• Foundations of AI in business, including the use of genAI
• Advanced AI techniques and evaluations
• Responsible AI & ethics
• Data governance
• AI innovation & emerging technologies

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Everyone who participates in our executive master in Digital Transformation and Leadership can choose several electives to personalize your learning experience - all electives address specific trends or challenges that are relevant today. This grants you the opportunity to expand your network, as well as to get in touch with experts and specialized faculty members. The topics vary each year but for example topics such as Change Management, or Innovating with Business Design Thinking will be on the menu.

15 ECTS

The objective of the Master Project is for the candidate to illustrate their ability to formulate, analyze and report- in an academically grounded way - on an organizational challenge int the area of management of IT. All candidates will be supervised by a promotor, your faculty coach.

Two types of Master Project are possible:

1. A 'research' project: covering a research question, methodological approach, empirical findings and conclusions
2. A 'consultancy' project: covering a problem statement (a business issue in an organization - this can be the current employer of the student), approach, application of concepts/theories/models and conclusions.

For detailed information please download the brochure.