Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

MSc Management of Information Systems
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Contact: The Admissions Team
E: mscmis@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3333
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/cbs
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: Two 15 week semesters plus
Dissertation
Number of Places:
30
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Some SAAS funded places may be available,
please contact the programme leader for
information. £4,185 (2008/09 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
A combination of coursework and final
examination
Programme Structure:
Semester A: Business Website Design &
Development; E-Systems & Knowledge
Management; E-Business Management &
Organisation
Semester B: Strategic Information
Management; Information Systems
Management; Research Methods & IM
Consultancy; One option from a range of
available modules such as Electronic
Business, Intellectual Capital Management
Dissertation: MSc Dissertations are
undertaken in collaboration with industry
wherever possible or students may
undertake an approved Applied Professional
Consultancy Project
This advanced level Masters degree is designed for someone who is seeking further career
development, usually with experience of the area, who demands and needs a professional
orientation as an information systems manager, a valuable and integral resource for any
organisation.
During the past twenty years the term ‘Information Age’ has been coined to describe how the main
thrust of business has moved from manufacturing to information-based services.
There is hardly any organisation that cannot improve its performance in terms of either its efficiency or
effectiveness by the creative application of information technology and information systems, especially
internet-based and communication-based information technology.
This programme is for those who wish to further develop and enhance their skills in the management
of information systems. It provides a quality, flexible and accessible post-experience learning opportunity in
information systems management. It will equip a professional for mid to high level roles in management
positions in businesses (private, public and voluntary sectors) where a business works with IT professionals
to manage the information systems and enabling technologies of the business.
The successful completion of the first semester provides an exit award of PgC in Management of
Information Systems and completion of semesters A & B leads to a PgD in Management of Information
Systems. Followed by the MSc Dissertation phase, a period of intensive scholarly or consultancy study into a
current issue of information systems will enhance your professionalism, practice and bring about changes in
business policy and procedures.
On completion of the programme, students will be in an excellent position to contribute to the modern
business in a focused group of inter-related business computing areas: Information systems; information
systems development, strategic application of information systems, e-business development and
management of knowledge and intellectual capital for competitive advantage.
It is expected that candidates for admission will apply with a first degree in a business/management/
computing area with significant IT/IS skills. Normally applicants will be graduates of a UK university or
CNAA, or equivalent at upper second class Honours degree or above.
Candidates with a formal qualification other than a degree of a UK university or CNAA and who have
supporting evidence of an ability to undertake a programme of study at postgraduate level and substantial
experience in industry will also be considered.
Finally, applicants will be considered with substantial experience in industry and evidence supporting
their ability to undertake a programme of study at postgraduate level.
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test with
a score of at least 6.0 or by holding another
recognised qualification. See page 12 for
details
Overseas Fees:
£9,500 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer
International Enquiries:
E: cbsinternational@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)141 331 8621