Course summary
Prepare for a career in the fast-growing information management industry with this industry-accredited course. We're the world's number one school for Library and Information Management (QS Rankings 2024). Learn the theoretical knowledge and practical digital skills you need to lead organisations in managing information as a strategic asset. Course description This MSc will equip you with all the theoretical knowledge and practical digital skills you need to lead organisations in managing information as a strategic asset. You will engage with key contemporary developments in information management such as knowledge management, the use of social media, digital transformation, innovation, data governance and stewardship, AI, inclusion and sustainability. Information managers play a vital leadership role in ensuring that organisations have the information, data and knowledge they need to make key decisions. The need for skilled information management professionals in the public and private sectors across areas from finance to IT, and marketing to health, has never been greater. You'll learn how to analyse and solve real-world problems such as:
- promoting ethical information sharing within an organisation
- setting up searches so that people can find the information they need
- analysing social media use
- developing policies that keep information secure.
How to apply
International applicants
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent
Entry requirements
**Main course** Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree. **Professional Enhancement** This is a different route to the main course. It's aimed at those who already have relevant work experience. To apply for this route you need either: an undergraduate degree in any subject discipline and at least 2 years' relevant work experience, or an undergraduate degree in any subject together with an acceptable relevant professional qualification and at least 2 years' relevant work experience. English language requirements: Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN