Information Systems Management Master of Science - MSc (UG)

This course is designed for graduates and professionals seeking to progress into digital consultancy or IT leadership roles, building strong expertise in systems design and digital innovation, alongside strategic, forward‑thinking decision‑making. It integrates core information systems training with key corporate functions, including Operations, Supply Chain Management, and HR systems integration, to drive effective digital transformation across organisations.

Course description

Our unique programme, jointly delivered by the School of Information, Journalism, and Communication and the Management School, prepares you to lead digital transformation in any organisation. You’ll master AI adoption, digital strategy, systems design, and organisational change.

You will develop comprehensive expertise in information systems and management, along with the professional competencies needed to address challenges and promote sustainable development. You will gain core knowledge in AI adoption and use, digital strategy implementation, systems design and development, organisational transformation, and essential management principles – while developing a deep understanding of the profound social impact of technology. 

The program cultivates innovation skills for planning and coordinating technology initiatives within organisations, business competence for aligning information systems strategy with organisational objectives, and technical proficiency for evaluating the capabilities and constraints of digital technologies. You will strengthen your analytical abilities to solve complex problems and enhance your collaborative leadership skills to develop solutions effectively within teams

To align with your career goals, you can tailor the course with specialisation options such as Digital Business, Information Governance and Ethics, Business Intelligence, and Information Systems and the Information Society.

Upon completion, you will be equipped with advanced expertise in information systems and management, along with the critical skills needed to drive innovation in any organisation. This knowledge and skillset are indispensable in today’s digital economy, preparing you for managerial and professional roles where you can apply these competencies as a valuable asset in any workplace.

Accreditation

The MSc programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the UK's professional association for library, information, and knowledge management professionals. CILIP has reciprocal agreements with other national professional bodies including  American Library Association (ALA), the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and the Library Association of Ireland (LAI).\
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