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| University of Southampton, School of Management | | |
| Standort: | | Southampton, United Kingdom | | | Akkreditiert: | | AMBA | | | Abschlüsse: | | Bachelor, Master | | | Studienart: | | Teilzeit, Vollzeit |
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| Master Studiengang |
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| MSc Knowledge and Information Systems Management |
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Abschluss: Master Studienart: Teilzeit, Vollzeit Sprache: Englisch Fachrichtung: Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Ingenieurwesen Studienschwerpunkte Management, Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik Programme DirectorDr Jonathan H. Klein School of Management
University of Southampton
Southampton
SO17 1BJ, UK. | | +44 (0)23 8059 2554 |
| | +44 (0)23 8059 3844 |
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.
Why is management of information systems a crucial issue?
Information systems are not, in themselves, new. As long as organisations have existed, they have needed to work with information in order to operate effectively, and even ancient organisations possessed information systems to meet that need. What has changed since the middle of the twentieth century, when electronic computers first became practical organisational tools, is the power of the available technology, the pace at which technological change is occurring, and the increasing emphasis that organisations put on information systems as the key to effective operation, and, where appropriate, competitive success. The management of its information systems has become a central concern of just about every contemporary organisation, for organisational survival may depend upon it.
In October 1992 a new computer-aided despatch system was introduced at the London Ambulance Service. Within twenty-four hours the system had failed, causing the despatch of ambulances to medical emergencies throughout London to collapse into chaos: it is believed that several avoidable deaths occurred as a result.
The 1992 failure of the London Ambulance Service computer-aided despatch system is perhaps the most notorious example of an information systems failure in the UK. It is far less well-known, however, that four years later, in 1996, a replacement system was introduced, and this system was resoundingly successful.
Why was the 1992 system a failure, while the 1996 system was a success? Popular opinion tends to point to technical reasons, but the whole truth is probably very much more subtle. It was the ways in which the development and implementation of the information systems were managed that led to their respective failure and success.
There are countless stories of information systems failures from all around the world: stories of systems developments going wildly over-budget, of systems lying unused, of systems leading their organisations into serious crisis. Of course, there are plenty of success stories, too, and, indeed, stories of information systems that end up delivering more than even their creators had envisaged. Examining these stories makes it clear that the management of information systems is a crucial issue.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has recognised this MSc programme as a Specialist Masters Programme.
Academic Team
The MSc Information Systems Programme is supported by the Information Systems Group in the School of Management. The Group, alongside visiting lecturers and other members of the School, are responsible for teaching the courses on the Programme and supervising dissertations.
Members of the Group are active researchers and have practical experience in information systems and other fields. Their research interests, which have a particular focus in the area of knowledge management, frequently inform their teaching.
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.
Programme Structure
Full-time study on our MSc programmes follows a schedule of half-day teaching blocks. A single module, for example, will be taught over six half-days, usually the same half-day each week e.g. six consecutive Monday mornings and half modules are taught over three half-days. Module teaching blocks will be scheduled on different half-days so that students will study several modules during the same period .
Teaching takes place during the autumn, spring and summer terms with a few modules scheduled for evenings and the Easter vacation. These will usually be the optional modules 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 module 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
Voraussetzungen / Zulassung
1st or 2nd class honours degree from a UK university in an appropriate subject. Equivalent overseas/ professional qualification in an appropriate subject also welcomed.
Wichtige Termine
Start Date: Early October
Application deadline: We are still welcoming applications
Kosten / Gebühren
Fees for 2013/14:
Full-time: UK/EU £8000 (International £14950)
Part-time: UK/EU £8000 (International £14950) over two years, subject to an annual increase.
Dauer des Studiums
Full-time 12 months |
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