Program Overview

Program Overview

The Information Systems Management MSc program is designed for graduates and professionals aspiring to move into management roles with strong information systems (IS) expertise, as well as business managers looking to leverage digital technologies for competitive advantage.

Course Details

• Start Date: September 2026
• Duration: 1 year
• Attendance: Full-time
• Course Fee:
  • Home (2026 annual fee): £13,660
  • Overseas (2026 annual fee): £32,905

Course Description

Our unique program, jointly delivered by the School of Information, Journalism, and Communication and the Management School, prepares you to lead digital transformation in any organisation. You’ll master AI adoption, digital strategy, systems design, and organisational change.

Modules

A selection of modules is available each year. Core modules include:

• Information Systems Modelling
• Information Systems in Organisations
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Managing People in Organisations
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation
• Dissertation

Optional modules include:

• Digital Business
• Information Governance and Ethics
• Business Intelligence
• Information Systems and the Information Society

Teaching and Assessment

A variety of teaching methods are used, combining lectures from academic staff and professional practitioners with seminars, tutorials, small-group work, and computer laboratory sessions. Assessments vary depending on the modules chosen but may include essays, report writing, oral presentations, in-class tests, and group projects.

Career Prospects

You'll be prepared for a management career while also developing skills in information systems and increasing your awareness of the important role that systems play in organisational infrastructures. Management consultants are often required with skills in information and information technology, and the course will provide you with skills in both areas.

School

The School of Information, Journalism and Communication is ranked number one in the world for library and information management in the QS World University Rankings by subject 2025.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in any subject.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Fees and Funding

• Home (2026 annual fee): £13,660
• Overseas (2026 annual fee): £32,905
• £3,000 scholarships for international students
• Save up to £2,500 on your course fees if you are a Sheffield graduate.