Information Systems Management MSc

University of Bedfordshire

About the course

Modern organisations rely on good information systems in order to survive in highly competitive, global business environments. On this course, you learn to develop original approaches to organisational challenges and opportunities. It is ideal for you if you are interested in information technology and systems, and wish to pursue management roles in these areas. You explore how to open up the full benefits of modern technologies and address the problems associated with increasingly rapid rates of change.

What will you study?

Studying our Information Systems Management MSc course will equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills in information technology and strategic management. Our unit in Technology and Information Systems will develop your understanding of business and information systems, its key characteristics and its potential or limitations towards business success. You will discover the role of information systems in the field of strategy, data analytics and more.

How will you be assessed?

The knowledge and concepts acquired during the four periods of block teaching along with a number of highly important transferable skills will be combined and evaluated during the writing of the final piece of work the master's capstone experience unit. When students progress to the Master's capstone stage where they can choose one of the three options - Business Dissertation Business Live Project and Professional Practice. Regardless of which masters capstone experience they opt for they will have to produce an individual independent piece of work (dissertation/business report).

Students will have to identify the research question or problem under investigation review relevant literature develop a sound methodology in order to explore the problem proceed with the analysis discuss their findings and make recommendations. All capstone options are evaluated as equivalent based on the unit learning outcomes. This final unit will enhance student ability to produce an independent piece of work and it will provide them with an opportunity to show the creativity and independence required in the workplace by holders of postgraduate degrees.

Student contribution to own learning is pivotal. While the main concepts and theories might be following the structure of a textbook students will expected to do a substantial amount of reading themselves. It is essential that in order to maximise the educational benefit and to derive the best experience students must make optimum use of the time provided for individual learning. Direct contact times will be highly interactive and student preparation in advance is a key element for success.

Careers

You will have the skills and find career opportunities in the following industries: information systems IT management information financial services consulting hospitality or electronics.

This course is an appropriate foundation for further academic study at either MPhil or PhD level.