MSc in Information Systems Management

This online information systems management programme aims to provide you will with the knowledge and skills to take up strategic innovation management and leadership roles within the Information Technology and Systems field. The programme is designed to meet the needs of those who are either moving from a purely technical position to one in which managerial and leadership skills are required, or who are currently operating in a managerial position and wish to enhance/update their knowledge and abilities. The programme is delivered 100% online, making it perfectly suited to its subject matter, within an international virtual classroom that offers a unique global perspective. The content has been developed by experts from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Computer Science – an institution that is globally renowned for the strength of its research into computer science and emerging technologies.

Introduction

Welcome to the University of Liverpool Online Programmes.

Our postgraduate programmes provide an affordable and convenient route to further your learning and progress in your career. You will receive a highly regarded qualification from a prestigious UK university and a member of the Russell Group, a group of 24 research-led UK universities committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of research and education.

Why study with the University of Liverpool Online Programmes

All our programmes have been specially designed for online learning. Teaching and assessments are flexibly delivered through our state-of-the-art learning platform, providing you with access to all the resources and support required to complete your studies online. Upon successful completion of your programme, you will be invited to graduate at the University of Liverpool’s beautiful campus in the north-west of England.

About us

The University of Liverpool has been offering online programmes since 2000. We are recognised as one of Europe's leading providers of wholly online postgraduate degrees. With a focus on career progression and global collaboration, our programmes are designed for ambitious professionals with several years of on-the-job experience, who wish to gain a prestigious qualification while not compromising on their existing commitments.

Applicants for this programme should hold 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. If you have limited exposure in numeracy or programming you may need to consider further effort in these areas to maintain the standards of the programme, but are still encouraged to apply. 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

An Executive Scholarship of 20% is available for the online MSc Cyber Security programme for our remaining intakes in the 2023/24 academic year.

This qualification leads graduates towards a range of IT management careers, including the management of software development teams, the management of teams responsible for IT infrastructure and the management of teams responsible for IT products and services. Alongside the subject-specific knowledge you will gain during the programme, you will also develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, critical thinking and research. These will enhance your CV, allowing you to improve your career prospects and access more senior roles.