The Information Systems Diploma/MSc programme is ESRC recognised and is available on a full or part-time basis. It aims to introduce you to the effective analysis, design, delivery and use of information and information technology in organisati##被过滤## and society.
The central themes are information systems development: methodologies, techniques and tools and the management of information systems. The programme emphasises information systems practice as well as the theory underpinning it, and integrates technological, managerial and social aspects of the subject. You will also have the option of developing management science, organisational and/or research themes.
The programme provides an excellent basis for those people who wish to have careers in information systems and information technology (there is a shortfall of qualified people in the area), or carry out research in the discipline, or who wish to take full advantage of information technology in other areas.
Teaching and learning methods will vary according to each course but will include lecture, seminar, case studies, individual and group work, videos, action learning, dem##被过滤##trati##被过滤## and computer laboratory work.
key objectives
To provide participants with:
An understanding of the principles, concepts and theories underpinning the practice of information systems development
Approaches to effective development and use of information technologies in organisati##被过滤## and society
Insights into social and organisational aspects of information systems
Insights into research methods appropriate to information systems
Insights into strategic application of information systems and information systems strategy process
An understanding of the implicati##被过滤## of emerging technologies on the nature of work and competitive advantages
Opportunities to develop personal managerial skills such as problem structuring and communication.
structure of programme
This programme c##被过滤##ists of a set of taught courses assessed by a mixture of course work and formal examinati##被过滤##. Following successful completion of the courses/modules and examinati##被过滤##, you become eligible for the award of the Diploma and are permitted to proceed to the next phase of the programme. Under the supervision of a member of staff you carry out original work in your chosen field of study, which is written up in the form of a Masters dissertation. Following successful examination of the dissertation you are awarded a Masters degree.
core courses
Systems Thinking
Information Systems Development and Management
Information Systems Strategy
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Decision Support and Expert Systems
Human-Computer Interface
Management and Organisation
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Accounting and Control
Decision Theory
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Entrepreneurial Ventures
Operati##被过滤## Management
Problem Structuring
Project Management
Project Risk Management
Research Methods
Simulation
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Examples of past dissertation titles:
The Multiple Interfaces of Commercial Multimedia
Internet - The Right Highway to Follow?
The Development of an Outcome Measure for a Community Health Service Management Information System
Teleworking: A Case Study
Soft Systems
Methodology: A Real-Life Application
The Use and Potential of the Internet and E-commerce in the marketing function of a non-IT related company
Information Systems and the Tea Trolley Syndrome
Electronic Document Management System
Internet for Distance Learning
Help Desk Software: User Requirements, HCI, Functionality and Usability.
career opportunities
Southampton has an enviable record of producing high-calibre graduates who move quickly into good careers soon after finishing their studies.At the School of Management, many graduates go on to professional training in accountancy or finance. Others enter banking or management. The University has an excellent Careers Advisory Service available for your c##被过滤##ultation with many companies visiting the Univers