Information Systems MSc

Master

In Surrey

£ 6,600 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Surrey

  • Duration

    2 Years

You will study the design, development and management of information systems to enable you to recognise and accommodate the increased rate of change and instability in the business and information environment created by social, economic, political and technical changes. You will gain an understanding of how information is used within an organisation, who uses it, the nature of the information, how it relates to decision making and how it contributes to organisational goals and objectives.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Surrey
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Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LB

Start date

On request

About this course

This course gives you the chance to study a range of information systems topics, enabling you to operate at the interface of business and IT.
The project/dissertation gives you the chance to study an area of interest in greater depth and gain valuable research skills. It is usually relevant to your career so provides an excellent selling point when you are looking for a job or promotion.
If you are an overseas student, we will help you to carry out a project either based in your home country or that will be of specific relevance when you return home.
Teaching staff are research active, which keeps your learning cutting-edge
The taught modules aim to prepare you for the job market. Alongside your academic studies, you gain skills in:
problem solving and organisation;
data collation, review and synopsis;
communication (oral, written and electronic);
time management; and
co-operation and teamwork.
Each module offers a stimulating balance of study, which may include lectures, practical lab work, group working, case studies and presentations. Industry experts often teach on the courses, enhancing your studies.
You also have the chance to network with other professionals in the same situation as yourself. Our postgraduate students often set up study groups to support and encourage to each other.
We offer part-time options to help you fit your studies around other commitments. This course is modular, with each module taught in a week-long block, allowing you to attend as you would for a short course.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing has a specialist employability team. It provides friendly and high-quality careers and recruitment guidance, including advice and sessions on job-seeking skills such as CV preparation, application forms and interview techniques. Specific advice is also available for international students about the UK job market and employers' expectations and requirements.

Students practising interview skills at a 'speed interviewing' eventThe team runs employer events throughout the year, including job fairs, key speakers from industry and interviews on campus. These events give you the opportunity to hear from, and network with, employers in an informal setting. For example, in the picture here students are practising their interview skills with real employers at a 'speed interviewing' event on campus.

Good honours degree or equivalent in an IS/IT subject or substantial work experience.

The British Computer Society (BCS) accredits this course. This means that you can gain some exemption against BCS professional examinations, leading to Chartered membership and CEng, IEng or CSci status. For full details of exemption and accreditation levels, please check the BCS course search.

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Subjects

  • Information Systems
  • Systems
  • Architectures
  • Data Management
  • Management
  • EBusiness Strategy
  • Implementation
  • Businesses
  • Development
  • Management of information systems

Course programme

Course structure

The full MSc course consists of an induction programme, four taught modules, and project dissertation. Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Modules
  • Modelling Enterprise Architectures
  • Data Management and Governance
  • eBusiness Strategy and Implementation
  • Agile Project Development
  • Project Dissertation
Key features
  • This course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
  • The career-enhancing programme is designed to build on your previous experience and education and allow you to tailor your learning to suit your individual career development, industry background and requirements of your organisation.
  • An industrial advisory board advises on all aspects of the curriculum to ensure that new concepts are introduced and that the course continues to meet the needs of business and industry.

Additional information

Overseas Fee (not EU) 2018/19 -:  MSc full time £13,700 MSc part time £7,535

Information Systems MSc

£ 6,600 VAT inc.