Digital Information Management and Systems Innovation MSc

at University of Leeds

Core modules explore approaches to digital transformation management and the strategic importance of developing new business models, products and services - particularly in relation to digital technologies. Part of this is also learning about innovation processes to acquire skills for generating innovative ideas and actualising them successfully to grow businesses.
 

Core modules will also develop your understanding of the concepts and perspectives of the design and implementation of information systems, and how to manage digital information projects through project management methodologies.
 

Additionally, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the importance of digital information management as a core business activity. This involves critical thinking in relation to privacy, security and ethics. You will also examine the ways in which businesses use information in analytics and decision science which will broaden your skills and competence.
 

Within the course, you are provided with the possibility to choose one optional module from a range of specialisms, such as data-driven consultancy, socio-technical systems thinking, operations and supply chain management and entrepreneurship.
 

By the end of the course, you will submit a dissertation on a topic of your choice to focus on a specific question in-depth. You may be able to choose a topic set by one of our industry partners, demonstrating your knowledge and skills in an area of clear interest to business.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Business Analytics and Decision Science    
• Designing Information Systems    
• Dissertation    
• Managing Digital Information Projects    
• Social Media Management    
• Digital Transformation Management    
• Innovation in Operations and Information Systems    
• Research Design and Analysis    
• Digital Information and Organisations    

A bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) in business, management or any relevant subject e.g. computing, information systems, engineering, etc.
 

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you’ll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying
• Two academic references
• A personal statement
• An up-to-date CV
• Your approved English Language test* (if applicable)
• A letter of sponsorship, if you need one.

Fees

• UK: £12,750 (total)
• International: £23,750 (total)
   

This course prepares you for a range of careers related to digital information management and systems innovation. Graduates can consider a management or specialist position in information systems, information management, senior IT and business development, along with technology, data and analytics consultancy. You may also pursue a dynamic career as a digital leader, technological innovator or entrepreneur.
 

Ongoing digital technological transformation provides new opportunities and threats for individual managers and organisations and requires shifting managerial capabilities. These are skills that are critical to any future digital workplace and we work closely with our Advisory Board to ensure we deliver the latest subjects relevant for a career within the profession of digital information management and systems innovation.