Information Management MSc

Why this course?

Delivered by one of the leading information science schools in the UK, this is the only dual-recognised information management degree providing graduates with direct entry to two internationally-affiliated professional bodies.

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Why this course?

Delivered by one of the leading information science schools in the UK, this is the only dual-recognised information management degree providing graduates with direct entry to two internationally-affiliated professional bodies.

Core subjects include:

• business systems analysis
• data analytics
• strategy and architecture
• information law
• introduction to cutting-edge technologies

In the era of big data, our professional graduates are driving the information society and digital economy as leaders, innovators, and managers in the areas of business, data, and technology.

The course has been developed in close consultation with industry practitioners and professional bodies and is for students who are new to the subject as well as those who looking to enhance their existing levels of knowledge and gain a professional qualification. It also offers the opportunity to undertake an MSc with placement where you'll have the opportunity to work within an organisation to get hands-on practical experience.

This course is delivered by the Department of Computer & Information Sciences. The department is an iSchool member, a partnership of the world's leading information science departments. Our staff are regular contributors to the leading international Information Science Index (ISI) ranked library and information science journals, and are directly engaged in professional practice.

You’ll study

Spanning computer and information sciences, business, and management science, this programme will provide you with the professional skills and knowledge to successfully:

• identify and analyse organisational business information needs
• contribute to the strategic development of information management capabilities within an organisation
• develop and deploy emerging information and communication technologies
• manage high-value enterprise information resources

When you graduate, you'll have gained:

• high demand business, data, and technology knowledge and skills
• practical business analysis experience via an embedded industrial engagement project
• direct entry to two internationally affiliated professional bodies: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, and the Chartered Management Institute

You'll also develop other valuable transferable skills including effective presentation and writing research reports, which will further enhance your skills as an information leader.

Compulsory classes

Students take the following compulsory classes:

• Big Data Technologies
• Business Analysis
• Data Analytics
• Database and Web Systems Development
• Information Law
• Information Retrieval
• Information Systems (Enterprise) Architecture
• Research Methods

Dissertation

This is an individual research project on an approved topic. It allows you to pursue an area of specific interest, providing scope for original thought, research and presentation.

Accreditation

Information Management (MSc) is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals and further recognised by the Chartered Management Institute.

Graduates are entitled to become associate members of CILIP and are eligible for chartership leading to the award of MCLIP. Graduates are also entitled to associate membership of CMI (ACMI) and can progress to Member grade (MCMI) and finally Chartered manager.

Facilities

The Department of Computer & Information Sciences is based on levels 11 to 14 of the Livingstone Tower. We have a large quiet study zone and a large social zone for working on group activities.

There are three large computer laboratories within the department, each containing state-of-the-art equipment with over 175 dual boot Windows and Linux machines available. Each lab machine is equipped with up-to-date software.

All departmental machines are linked by a high-speed local area network and operate under a single network file system so you can access your files from any of our machines. High-speed wireless access is also available throughout the department.

The University has a large modern library which contains all of the materials that you need for your course. Many of the books are also available online electronically meaning they are available to all students at all times.

Learning & teaching

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories. Dissertation is by supervision.

Assessment

Coursework assignments involve:

• individual work
• group projects
• exams
• practical work in computer laboratories

For the award of the MSc, you’ll be required to complete an individual project under supervision. This should contain an element of original research.

Careers

Our highly skilled graduates are employed in a variety of roles across a wide range of industries. Among these roles are:

• Business Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Database Administrator/Analyst (DBA)
• Enterprise Architect
• Information Security Manager
• IT Test Manager
• Web Developer

Previous employers of our graduates include:

• Arthur Anderson
• Cap Gemini
• Price Waterhouse Coopers
• Sun Microsystems
• IBM
• Compaq
• Tesco
• Ericsson
• Analysys
• Glaxo
• Standard Life
• British Council
• Ministry of Defence
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• ThinkAnalytics
• Capita

Strathclyde University provides a range of professional development services, including career support services introduced during induction and offered throughout the period of study and even after graduation, to help our students achieve their career ambitions. The Department of Computer & Information Sciences has one of the highest rates for Graduate Prospects in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2016).

Visit the Information Management MSc page on the University of Strathclyde website for more details!