MSc Information Systems at Kingston University

Transform the future of technology and data management. This MSc equips you with advanced technical, managerial and analytical skills to excel in information systems careers.

Department: School of Computer Science and Mathematics  |  Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years full time including professional placement / 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study the design, development and management of information systems to enable you to recognise and accommodate the increased rate of change and instability in the business and information environment created by social, economic, political and technical changes. You will gain an understanding of how information is used within an organisation, who uses it, the nature of the information, how it relates to decision making and how it contributes to organisational goals and objectives. Modules - core modules: Project Dissertation, Agile Project Development, Databases and Data Management, Business in Practice, IT and Entrepreneurship. Professional placement: Professional Placement.

Career pathways

With Kingston’s strong reputation and industry links, graduates are highly sought after for roles in tech innovation, IT management, systems analysis and consulting. Graduates from the Information Systems MSc course often pursue careers as IT project managers, systems architects, business analysts and data scientists.

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