MSc Management, Information Systems and Innovation (MISI)(formerly MSc Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems (ADMIS))

About the MSc programme

This programme is based in the Information Systems and Innovation Group and offers the following benefits:

• Teaching is closely linked to new research in the field.
• We have extensive contacts with London-based and international businesses and governmental organisations.
• There are numerous career opportunities for people with information technology skills both with the various industries that supply information technology (including information systems and management consultancies), and those that use it. Graduates may follow either a more technical or managerial career path, depending upon their interests and previous background.

You should have a good undergraduate degree (in a relevant area). A basic familiarity with IT is essential, and we view work experience positively. In the selection process we pay particular attention to your academic interests and purpose of study.

In the Michaelmas term the programme develops general managerial and theoretical competencies in ICT innovation delivered via three compulsory half units.

In the Lent term, you will take three half unit options, two of which must be from within the same stream and the third can be taken from the other stream or from a list of other alternatives. This provides you with the opportunity for a more in-depth study and the chance to specialise.

Your course selection is made in discussion with your academic adviser, taking into account your background, intellectual interests and career aspirations. Not all options run each year. In the summer term students start work on the full unit dissertation.

Compulsory courses 

(* half unit)

• Innovation and Information Systems: Concepts and Perspectives*
• Innovating Organisational Information Technology*
• Global Strategy Management, and Information Systems*

You must also complete a 10,000 word dissertation| based on a project that will cover some aspect of information systems development or management

Options

Choose two half unit courses from within one of the following two streams:

Stream one: Management of IS and Global Sourcing

• Managing Information Risk and Security in Business*
• Management and Economics of E-Business*
• Global Sourcing of Business and IT Services*
• Healthcare Information Systems*

Stream two: The Internet and Information Services

• Information Technology and Service Innovation* 
• Digital Convergence and Information Services*
• Information Systems for the Public Sector*
• Principles of Privacy and Data Protection*

Choose one half unit course from the other stream, or from another MSc programme in the Department of Management or from another department at the School, with permission.