Course overview
Take your career to the next level with this online Information Systems Management MSc that can enable you to become an effective leader in technology.
The programme has been designed to meet the needs of students who aim to move from a purely technical position to one in which leadership skills are required, or who are currently operating in a managerial position and wish to enhance their management knowledge. The career-driven curriculum has been designed with a vision in mind that graduates will be in a position to drive change and innovation across the IT industry.
To achieve a full master’s degree, you will be required to complete 180 credits. This programme is also available as a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) which amounts to 120 credits, and a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert), which amounts to 60 credits. Students who complete the PG Cert and PG Dip will have the opportunity to progress to a full master’s degree.
The programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
What you'll learn
This online Information Systems Management MSc is delivered by subject experts and industry leaders to ensure academic excellence. Over the course of your studies, you will explore module topics such as the global trends in computer science, information technology leadership, strategic technology management, security risk management, technology, innovation and change management.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the expertise to excel in your career and advance into senior roles.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 30 months
Entry requirements
All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact our admissions team. Applicants should possess either:
- (i) a degree in any subject equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above), or
- (ii) at least 2 years experience in employment, which would normally be of a technical nature, comparable with the award of a bachelor’s degree.
All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5. If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree.
Assessment
Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation and journal entries.
Delivery
This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.
Subjects
- Cyber Crime Prevention and Protection (15 credits)
- Data Visualisation and Warehousing (15 credits)
- Multi-Agent Systems (15 credits)
- Security Engineering and Compliance (15 credits)
- Networks & Web Technology (15 credits)
- Software Development in Practice (15 credits)
About University of Liverpool Online Programmes
The University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, has been offering online programmes since 2000.
The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.
All our programmes are designed for online delivery, and our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.