StudyQA — Master: Information Systems

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Information systems are a key element in determining the success or failure of an organisation they can improve competitiveness, transform businesses, restructure organisations and streamline business processes. However, there continues to be a critical shortage of people who can operate at the interface of business and IT.

This course seeks to address this shortage by offering you the chance to study a spectrum of business and technical subjects. The course is designed to allow you to tailor your learning to suit your individual career development, industry background and requirements of your business organisation.

What will you study?

You will study the design and management of information systems to enable you to recognise and accommodate the increased rate of change and instability in the business and information environment that are created by social, economic, political and technical changes.

You will gain an understanding of how information is used within an organisation, who uses it, the nature of the information, how it relates to decision making and how it contributes to organisational goals and objectives. Case studies and team working are emphasised throughout the course, and modules are regularly updated to ensure quality and relevance to industry. The Research Methods module prepares you for work on your project/dissertation.

Core modules

* Corporate Data and Database Management
* Projects and Risk Management
* Requirements Engineering and Management
* Strategic Information Systems for E-Business
* Research Methods
* Project/Dissertation (MSc only)

Option modules (choose three)

* Broadband and Mobile Networks
* Building E-Business
* Component-Based Software Engineering
* Developing Object-Orientated Solutions
* Digital Communications
* Electronic Commerce Technologies
* Enterprise Networking
* Geographical Information Fundamentals
* Internet Map Services
* Internet Wireless Networks
* IT and Entrepreneurship
* Knowledge Management
* Location-Based Services, Applications and Technologies
* Multimedia Communications
* Network Design and Management
* Network Operating Systems
* Network Security
* Programming in Java
* Projects and Risk Management
* Secure and Dependable Computing
* Software Engineering Tools
* Software Quality Assurance
* Spatial Information Analysis and Modelling
* TCP/IP Networks
* Usability Engineering
* Visualisation and Image Processing
* Web Development in Java
* Wireless Communications

* Good Honours degree or equivalent in IS/IT subject or substantial work experience. * International students must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B)