Master's degree · Tbilisi, Georgia

Master's Program of Management of Information Technology

The Master's Program of Management of Information Technology at the University of Georgia is a two-year, English-taught degree that sits between the technical and the managerial — IT strategy, project and service delivery, information systems and data-informed decision-making. Studying it in Tbilisi means a European-style master's for $4,000 a year in a city with a growing outsourcing, fintech and startup scene where English is the working language of most tech employers.

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University: The University of Georgia (UG)
Level: Master's degree
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Language: English
Tuition: $4,000 per year
Next intake: Fall 2026

Who this program suits

This fits graduates with a computing, information systems, engineering or business background who want to lead IT teams and projects rather than stay in hands-on coding. It also suits working professionals in Georgia's IT sector who need a formal management qualification. It is a weaker choice if you want deep software engineering, machine learning research or a purely technical specialisation — the emphasis here is on governance, delivery and business value.

What you study

IT strategy, governance and aligning technology with business objectives
Project and programme management, including agile delivery methods
Information systems analysis, architecture and enterprise solutions
Data management, business analytics and decision support
Information security management, risk and IT service continuity
Research methods and a master's thesis on an applied IT management problem

Where it leads

IT project or programme manager in software houses and outsourcing firms
Business analyst or systems analyst bridging users and development teams
IT service delivery, operations or infrastructure manager
Product owner or digital transformation coordinator in banking, telecoms or retail
Progression to doctoral study in information systems or management
The degree is a Georgian state-recognised master's; for use abroad, check how your country's credential evaluation body treats Georgian qualifications

What it costs

Tuition is $4,000 per year, so $8,000 across the two-year programme. Living in Tbilisi typically runs $300–450 a month covering shared or modest rented accommodation, food, transport and mobile data — roughly $3,600–5,400 a year. Budget separately for your visa or residence permit, document translation and legalisation, health insurance and flights.

What the university asks for

The University of Georgia asks for your bachelor's degree diploma, a transcript of records showing your completed subjects and grades, and the pages of your passport carrying your personal details, photo and signature. Documents issued in another language will normally need translation and legalisation or apostille. Teaching is in English, so be ready to show you can study comfortably at master's level in English.

❇️ Bachelor's Degree Diploma
❇️ Transcript of records
❇️ Passport - the page(s) with your personal information, photo, and signature.

Questions students ask

Do I need a computer science bachelor's to be admitted?

Not necessarily. The programme is aimed at managing IT rather than building it, so graduates from business, engineering, information systems and related fields are commonly considered. If your first degree is unrelated to technology, expect the university to look closely at your transcript and any work experience in the sector.

When does the next group start?

The next intake is Spring 2026. Because your diploma, transcript and passport pages may need translation, notarisation or apostille in your home country, and a student visa or residence permit takes time, it is sensible to begin preparing documents several months before the semester opens.

Can I work in Tbilisi while studying?

Many international students take part-time roles, and Tbilisi's IT outsourcing and support companies often recruit English speakers. Work rights depend on the terms of your residence permit, so confirm your status with the migration authorities rather than assuming. Classes and thesis work still need to come first.