Information Systems

University of Southampton School of Management
Southampton, United Kingdom

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Course Description:

'' Our MSc Information Systems addresses the management of information systems in organisations. It provides an up-to-date grounding in the concepts, models and approaches required for the effective management of organisational information systems.
The programme provides an excellent basis for those people who wish to have careers in information systems management or carry out research in the discipline. The programme does not cover information technology topics such as hardware, programming and software engineering.

Programme Structure

Part-time study on our MSc programmes is based on the same timetable as our full-time programme in a convenient pattern consistent with a two year completion period. Part-time study on our MSc programmes involves an average of six half days attendance at the School per month during term time between October and May. If you pass the unit assessments to a satisfactory standard you are permitted to continue work for a further six months leading to the submission of an MSc dissertation in December.

Full-time study on our MSc programmes follows a schedule of half-day teaching blocks. A single unit, for example, will be taught over six half-days, usually the same half-day each week e.g. six consecutive Monday mornings and half units are taught over three half-days. Unit teaching blocks will be scheduled on different half-days so that students will study several units during the same period .

Teaching takes place during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a few units scheduled for evenings and the Easter vacation. These will usually be the optional units but this is not guaranteed. Formal examinations take place in January and May/June each year at the end of each semester. If you pass the unit assessments to a satisfactory standard you are permitted to continue work until September leading to the submission of an MSc dissertation.

Core Units

Introduction to Information Systems
Systems Thinking
Information Systems Management and Development
Database Applications
Practical Information Systems
Human-Computer Interaction
Knowledge Management and Decision Support
Information Systems Strategy
Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Optional Units

One option chosen from a range of topics relevant to Information Systems


How will you learn?
Your understanding of the subjects covered and your ability to use the knowledge and skills gained will be enhanced through a variety of methods and strategies. Some of the key learning approaches that you will experience as a student in the School will include:

Group work
Group work is recognised as vital in your development when looking forward to, or continuing in, a management role. You will be supported in learning how to form and maintain group cohesiveness to achieve clearly defined outcomes, such as a business report, a group presentation or a combination of both.

Case-studies
You will be presented with many different business case-studies that reflect the reality of decision-making and problem-solving activities in today’s business environment. The case studies are selected to reflect the specific needs of your programme or unit of study.

Learning alongside other students
Throughout your time with us you will be working alongside fellow students from a wide range of cultural and geographical backgrounds. This is a powerful resource and we are particularly keen to encourage you to set up learning networks with other students that may extend beyond the time of your study at Southampton.

To help with this style of networking you will be expected to learn to communicate with each other as well as your teachers in a variety of contexts. For example, during a large group lecture you may be given the opportunity to discuss a specific problem or complete a task in small groups, often with people who are sitting alongside you. The possible answers would be shared by the large group as guided by your teacher.

The example noted above indicates that you are expected to be an ’active’ learner through taking part in small group discussions and offering your views on many occasions.
Examinations and assessment
A range of assessment methods are used including essays, case studies, coursework, examinations and the dissertation.

Student Support Service for Learning
The School has a Learning and Teaching Coordinator and a Management librarian who are able to support your learning needs throughout your time of study. For example they provide induction programme of academic skills sessions, including on-line search techniques, as well as individual support in study skills, where appropriate.

You will also be allocated a personal tutor, normally the Programme Director, who is there to support your academic development and other points relating to your programme of study such as option choices.

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School of Management
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
United Kingdom


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