MSc Information Systems
The capture, storage, communication, processing and presentation of information is the lifeblood of our 'information society'. The information may be textual, numeric, sound, or still or moving images. Increasingly communication is done electronically by means of email and the world wide web.
Organisations need to have the hardware, software, structure, skills, and understanding to utilise information, whether they be large or small, publicly or privately owned, profit-making or community-service focused, local or global. People with vision, commitment and a capacity to apply principles, techniques and technology have an important part to play in the survival and success of organisations, and as responsible citizens in the global community.
Whatever the subject of their first degree, graduates have the potential to contribute to the effectiveness of information systems. Those from a computing background have practical skills in programming and systems design, but others may contribute linguistic, mathematical, creative, interpersonal, or other equally relevant skills. The MSc is intended to build on and adapt the student's existing skill-base. Students without formal qualifications, but who can provide evidence of equivalent capabilities can be accepted onto the programmes
Study Pathways are designed to guide the student to a programme of study most suitable for his/her background and aspirations. Each study pathway is a coherent set of 6 modules appropriate to the subject. Full time students also have a set route of modules to take in order to complete the taught modules prior to embarking on their final dissertation.
Information Systems Pathway (Part-time students)
This pathway is suitable for graduates from a wide range of non-computing disciplines who wish to apply their analytical, logical, or creative skills to the resolution of business issues with the help of information and communication technology.
Download MSc Module Description for 2009/10 (pdf)| Core | ||
| CO7100 | Research Dissertation | |
| CO7101 | Research Methods 1, Professional Standards and Issues | |
| CO7102 | Research Methods 2, and Project Management | |
| CO7103 | Information Systems Management and Strategy | |
| Options | ||
| CO7104 | eBusiness, Fulfilment and Logistics | |
| CO7105 | The Technology of eBusiness | |
| CO7106 | Data Communication and Network Management | |
| CO7107 | Data Warehousing and Multi-dimensional Databases | |
| CO7108 | Comparative Methodologies for System Design | |
| CO7109 | I.S. for Professionals in Education : Managing IT resources | |
| CO7110 | I.S. for Professionals in Education : ICT for Teaching and Learning Strategies | |
| CO7111 | Creative Programming and Problem Solving | |
| CO7112 | Knowledge Management | |
| CO7113 | Applied Intelligent Systems | |
| CO7114 | Usability and Interactive Systems |
Information Systems Pathway (Full-time students)
The taught modules are all delivered in the first two terms to allow for term 3 and the summer period for the completion of the dissertation.
Download MSc Module Description for 2009/10 (pdf)| Core | ||
| CO7100 | Research Dissertation | |
| CO7101 | Research Methods 1, Professional Standards and Issues | |
| CO7102 | Research Methods 2, and Project Management | |
| CO7103 | Information Systems Management and Strategy | |
| CO7108 | Comparative Methodologies for System Design | |
| CO7111 | Creative Programming and Problem Solving | |
| CO7014 | Usability and Interactive Systems |
Information Systems for Professionals in Education
The use of ICT for development of course materials, web pages, e-learning etc is growing; and there are many others working in all areas of education who have major involvement with information systems of all kinds in their work (technicians, administrators, teaching & research assistants, managers & advisers etc). Additionally, there is a popular movement towards an eventual requirement for all teachers to have higher degrees. To provide for this market a new pathway has been developed for “Professionals in Education”. The modules for this pathway can be completed over 2 years.
Download MSc Module Description for 2009/10 (pdf)| Core | ||
| CO7100 | Research Dissertation | |
| CO7101 | Research Methods 1, Professional Standards and Issues | |
| CO7102 | Research Methods 2 and Project Management | |
| CO7109 | I.S. for Professionals in Education : Managing IT resources | |
| CO7110 | I.S. for Professionals in Education : ICT for Teaching and Learning Strategies | |
| CO7114 | Usability and Interactive Systems |
Internet Technology and eBusiness
This pathway is aimed at persons who have a degree in a computing discipline and wish to be skilled in the technologies and strategies available to exploit the Internet. It focuses on the software, systems and strategic deployment of internet and web-based eBusiness solutions. The modules for this pathway can be completed over 2 years.
| Core | |
| CO7100 | Research Dissertation |
| CO7102 | Research Methods 1, Professional Standards and Issues |
| CO7103 | Research Methods 2 and Project Management |
| CO7104 | eBusiness, Fulfilment and Logistics |
| CO7105 | The Technology of eBusiness |
| CO7114 | Usability and Interactive Systems |