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PostgraduateCourse summary
Passionate about advancing your knowledge of information technology (IT) systems? Then an MSc in Information Systems Management from The University of Huddersfield could be for you. Geared toward graduates from computing, computing in business and related disciplines, this course aims to: • Provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to develop and accelerate your career in the information systems (IS) industry or related research environment • Develop further proficiency in the varied aspects of the strategic, tactical and operational management of information systems • Develop the skills and attitudes required to meet the organisational demands for both individual performance and effective team-working in IS/IT projects and environments. On completion of the course you should possess the necessary skills to be able to manage operational change. This will allow you to compete for management positions that bridge the perceived business/IT gap, such as project management, change management and business systems analysis, design and management. Why study Information Systems Management at Huddersfield? Our Information Systems Management MSc has been designed to equip graduates from computing, computing in business and related disciplines, with the advanced level skills to analyse, model, design, evaluate and manage information systems successfully within an organisation. A vibrant town surrounded by beautiful countryside, Huddersfield is a friendly and diverse place from which to study, offering lots of things to do between lectures. Top 3 Reasons to Study Information Systems Management at Huddersfield 1. Knowledge – You'll learn the advanced level skills to analyse, model, design, evaluate and manage information systems successfully within an organisation. 2. Boosted Career Prospects – 94.1% of our graduates from the School of Computing and Engineering were in work or further study 15 months after graduation*. 3. Accreditation – This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for the IT Industry. Accreditation provides an indicator of quality to you and potential employers. *HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19
Modules
Our MSc in Information Systems Management offers a wide range of modules across each year of the course. These include: • Methods and Modelling • Data Mining • Information and Knowledge Management • Software Development • Databases for Large Data-sets • Semantic Web • Change and Project Management.
Assessment method
Students in the Information Systems Management MSc programme will be taught through lectures, tutorials, practicals in computer labs and independent studies. These lectures are usually followed by tutorial and/or practical sessions, allowing you to develop your skills in the areas being considered. A variety of assessment strategies to test your ability to apply knowledge and skills is used. Whenever possible, you will be given individual feedback (written and/or verbal) on your progress and your completed coursework prior to formal assessment.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
- British Computer Society
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in business computing/IS/ICT-related subject or an equivalent professional qualification. * Other qualifications and/or experience that demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills at an Honours degree level. * Substantial (5+ years) relevant industry experience in a management role.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| England | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office (mailto:[email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH