Information Systems Management MSc

About the course

Information Systems (IS) as a discipline is a combination of IT systems, business analysis, organisational and management theory, psychology and sociology that have found their home in IS. This is largely because these diverse areas are required now in increasingly complex organisational environments.

An organisation’s critical work systems are linked to the Information Systems that supports them. In the context of this course we assume the term ‘information system’ involves computer technology. However, the course places more emphasis on the human and organisational aspects of IS than on the computer systems that may form part of them.

This course has been developed to deliver the higher level, essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a role managing large-scale information systems. It will encourages you to reflect on the bigger picture of information systems management by taking a wider perspective on the strategic challenges that occur.

The course will enable you to develop the skills and expertise required to become an innovative problem solver who can bridge the gap between those focused on IT and those focused on business.

Course detail

Modules

•  Effective Research and Professional Practice
•  Methods and Modelling
•  Information and Knowledge Management
•  Change and Project Management
•  Data Mining
•  Software Development
•  Databases for Large Data-sets
•  Semantic Web
•  Individual Project

You will need to complete all modules to progress onto the Individual Project.

Enhance your career

Graduates from this course have gone on to roles such as Graduate UX Designer, Service Desk Analyst and IT Consultant in organisations such as Kirklees Council, Sainsburys PLc and FGH (Freemans Grattan Holdings).**

Professional links and accreditations

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT Industry. BCS accreditation is awarded to courses that provide a solid foundation in computing.It provides an indicator of quality to you and potential employers.Accreditation is independent recognition that this course meets the high standards set by the IT industry and meets industry needs.

Career support

100% of graduates from courses in this subject area go onto work and/or further study within six months of graduating.

Graduates from this course have gone on to roles such as Project Manager, Systems Analyst, Policy Officer and Lecturer in organisations such as Sky Betting and Gaming, Economic Solutions, UK Department of Health and ICL.**

Further study

Our research courses involve in-depth study of a specific field across the informatics discipline. If you wish to undertake longer term, highly focussed research, we offer a number of flexible routes to PhD. For more information see http://www.hud.ac.uk/research/

Inspiring Graduate

"After graduation I worked as a Data Applications Designer before returning to Nigeria. I am now working at QCG, a software consulting company, where I am putting to use some of the knowledge I was taught on my course. I would describe my experience at University as fantastic, I enjoyed the course, it was exactly what I signed up for." - Chioma Obiekwe, Associate Consultant, Quintessential Consulting Group

Student support

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