Course summary

Explore the potential of information systems and digital innovation while developing industry-relevant professional and managerial skills on this cutting-edge master’s programme. Across sectors, there is high demand for managers and leaders who are well equipped to bridge the gap between technical and managerial perspectives. This degree has been designed with industry partners to address the need for these sought-after hybrid managers. This master’s is suitable if you are new to the subject or already have a grounding in the basics of IT or management. It is particularly relevant if you are looking to move towards a leadership role in digital technologies, information systems management, business and digital media analytics, big data or artificial intelligence. Preparing you with sought-after hard and soft skills Throughout the programme, you will explore the principles and practice of information systems and digital innovation. There is a strong focus on topical business challenges, such as the ethical and legislative issues of using digital technologies, the impact of these technologies on employee expectations and business operations, and how to unlock insights from big data to drive business and social improvement. You will also delve into the relationship between traditional technology independent areas of an organisation, and relevant non-technical business areas. Alongside this, you will develop a solid suite of functional hard skills, such as managing information systems, new technologies (including SAP S/4 HANA), cloud computing, ethical AI, technology driven business models, basic coding and analytics. Plus, you will build the key soft skills employers are looking for, including creative problem solving, critical thinking, team working, communication, personal resilience and dealing with organisational volatility. UK-leading research input from Loughborough’s academics Loughborough University is recognised as a leading force in the development of research and learning about information systems and digital innovation, ranked 18th for Library and Information Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. You'll be taught by renowned academics from Loughborough’s Centre for Information Management (CIM – the UK’s leading research centre for IM/IS research), who draw on cutting-edge expertise to ensure our course content is informed by the latest commercial best practice and research. Guest lectures from industry and not-for-profit experts provide real-world perspective, so you are well prepared to put theory into practice and make an impact, whichever sector you choose to work in.