Course summary

In an increasingly digital and interconnected world, organisations need professionals who can combine strategic insight with technical expertise. MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development is designed to produce exactly that: hybrid managers who can speak the languages of both leadership and information systems, and drive innovation in organisations across the globe. This course focuses on how information, IT, and systems can be used to support and transform organisations, especially in low- and middle-income countries. You’ll learn how to design and manage strategic change, implement digital initiatives effectively, and ensure technologies deliver real impact within complex social, economic, and institutional contexts. One of the course’s greatest strengths is its flexible distance learning format. Whether you're a working professional, based in a remote location, or balancing other commitments, you can access world-class teaching and resources from anywhere in the world. You'll join a global learning community of practitioners and experts, benefit from structured online support, and have the freedom to study at your own pace, while applying new insights directly to your work. Distance learning doesn’t mean learning alone. Through interactive platforms, virtual seminars, collaborative assignments, and online office hours, you’ll be part of a rich and supportive academic environment that fosters connection and exchange. The course is particularly valuable if you're already working in or planning to work in development, government, NGOs, or the private sector, and want to advance your role in planning, managing, and delivering digital transformation. You’ll graduate not just with technical know-how, but with the critical thinking, strategic leadership, and real-world understanding to implement systems that work for people, for organisations, and for sustainable development. Whether you're advising a ministry on digital infrastructure or leading an NGO’s data strategy, this MSc will equip you with the knowledge, flexibility, and confidence to lead change - locally and globally.