About the course

Information Systems (IS) as a discipline is a combination of Information Technology (IT) systems, business analysis, organisational and management theory, psychology and sociology that have found their home in information systems. This is largely because these diverse areas are now required in increasingly complex organisational environments. Information systems are designed to collect, process, store, and distribute information.

This course has been designed to equip graduates from computing, computing in business and related disciplines, with the advanced level skills to analyse, model, design, evaluate and manage information systems successfully within an organisation.

In the context of this course we assume the term ‘information systems (IS)’ involves computer technology. However, the course places some emphasis on the human and organisational aspects of information systems rather than on the computer systems that may form part of them. The course aims to:

• to provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to develop and accelerate your career in the IS industry or related research environment.
• to develop further proficiency in the varied aspects of the strategic, tactical and operational management of information systems.
• to develop the skills and attitudes required to meet the organisational demands for both individual performance and effective team-working in IS/IT projects and environments.

On completion of the course you should possess the necessary skills to be able to manage operational change. This will allow you to compete for management positions that bridge the perceived business/IT gap, such as project management, change management and business systems analysis, design and management.

Enhance your career

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as service analyst, information systems manager and educational lecturer in both public and private sector companies based in the UK and overseas.

Career support

We know you’re coming to university to study on your chosen subject, meet new people and broaden your horizons. However, we also help you to focus on life after you have graduated to ensure that your hard work pays off and you achieve your ambition.