MSc in Business Information Systems Management

Study Masters (MSc) in Business Information Systems Management in the UK

Business Information, and using it to increase profitability, is becoming an ever more essential part of running any organisation. This course will train you to design and develop information management systems and make the best use of them in the workplace – a highly sought-after skill in today’s competitive market. From revenue reports and customer data to figures used to forecast sales and analyse trends, the useful knowledge which organisations can gain from information systems is virtually limitless. Experts who can use the technology intelligently and creatively to add value to a business, combining technical ability with an understanding of an organisation’s needs, are in high demand. This course is designed to meet that demand.

Course Overview

This course will furnish you with the technical skills you’ll need to introduce, manage and improve information systems and knowledge management programmes within an organisation to increase its profitability. You’ll look at how information systems benefit an organisation, how to assess a company’s IT needs and choose appropriate technologies and methods for setting up a system. You’ll also explore business, management and decision-making theory, recent developments in information systems, and the legal, regulatory, ethical and professional issues surrounding the sector such as consumer protection, privacy, and intellectual property, copyright and trademarks.

What will you gain? 

In addition to an in-depth understanding of the subject, you will also gain the knowledge required to evaluate and manage information systems and strategies, including quality management and the use of models to evaluate processes and products and assess their impact on an organisation. You’ll also be competent in analysing, designing, developing and building web-based applications.

Entry Requirements

Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We understand that recent changes to exams and assessments mean you might be worried about your qualifications, so we’re taking a flexible approach to admissions this year. We’ll do our best to consider your application on an individual basis and look at more than your grades when we’re making a decision.

USS has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications. Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.

UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

UK/EU Students

  • We normally require graduates with a 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate subject
  • We also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications
  • Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.

International Students

USS has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications. Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience. We accept the equivalent of the below qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification.

  • We normally require graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or higher, in an appropriate subject but we will consider candidates with other relevant qualifications
  • Those without formal qualifications need to demonstrate a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience and the ability to study at postgraduate level.
  • Other non-UK qualifications will be considered in accordance with NARIC guidelines.

Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK.

English language requirements for international students
You must have competence in the English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all four components).

Fees & Scholarships

The fees below refer to the 2020/21 academic year unless otherwise stated.

UK/EU students*
Full-time students: £ 10,000 per year

International students*
Full-time students: £ 14,500 per year

* Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part-time study are shown here as a guide.

Careers & Job Prospects

Well-qualified IT professionals are in high demand and your career prospects on graduating this course will be excellent, leaving you ideally placed for a role as IT manager or project manager, business analyst, quality assurance engineer, information systems auditor or web developer.

  • IT Officer with the National Bank of Greece
  • Senior Technical Expert with Dell International Services
  • Network Engineer with Logic on Solutions.
  • You could also start your own business.
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