MSc Information Systems Management (Online)

Take your career to the next level with this online Information Systems Management MSc that can enable you to become an effective leader in technology.

The programme has been designed to meet the needs of students who aim to move from a purely technical position to one in which leadership skills are required, or who are currently operating in a managerial position and wish to enhance their management knowledge. The career-driven curriculum has been designed with a vision in mind that graduates will be in a position to drive change and innovation across the IT industry.

To achieve a full master’s degree, you will be required to complete 180 credits. This programme is also available as a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) which amounts to 120 credits and a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) which amounts to 60 credits. Students who complete the PG Cert and PG Dip will have the opportunity to progress to a full master’s degree.

The programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Why study this subject? 

This online Information Systems Management MSc is delivered by subject experts and industry leaders to ensure academic excellence. Over the course of your studies, you will explore module topics such as the global trends in computer science, information technology leadership, strategic technology management, security risk management, technology, innovation and change management. Upon successful completion of this programme you will be equipped with expertise to excel in your career and advance into senior roles.

The MSc programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Modules

• Global Trends in Computer Science (15 credits)
• Information Technology Leadership (15 credits)
• Strategic Technology Management (15 credits)
• Security Risk Management (15 credits)
• Technology, Innovation and Change Management (15 credits)
• Elective modules: choose two:
  
  • Applied Cryptography (15 credits)
  • Cloud Computing (15 credits)
  • Cyber Forensics (15 credits)
  • Cybercrime Prevention and Protection (15 credits)
  • Data Visualisation and Warehousing (15 credits)
  • Deep Learning (15 credits)
  • Machine Learning in Practice (15 credits)
  • Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits)
  • Natural Language Processing and Understanding (15 credits)
  • Reasoning and Intelligent Systems (15 credits)
  • Robotics (15 credits)
  • Security Engineering and Compliance (15 credits)
• Research Methods in Computer Science (15 credits)
• Computer Science Capstone Project (60 credits)

Teaching methods and style 

This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Methods of assessment 

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation and journal entries. 

Applicants should possess either:

(i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or

(ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5.

The career-driven curriculum has been developed by industry experts to provide practical skills and knowledge directly applicable to a workplace. The programme leads to a range of IT management careers including the management of software development teams, the management of teams responsible for IT infrastructure and the management of teams responsible for IT products and services.