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MSc (Information Systems Management)

College of Business, Public Policy & Law, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics
Title of Award
Master of Science
Course Code
MSC-ISM
Average Intake
50
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 9
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
1 year, full-time
ECTS Weighting
90

Why Choose This Course?

Employability

Alumni work at Google, IBM, SAP, Microsoft, and more - employability is a core focus.

Unique Course

Designed for students from all disciplines - no prior tech experience required.

Practical Training

Collaborate with industry partners to solve live business challenges in your projects.

Facilities

A dedicated computer suite access in a private lab for hands-on learning and project work.

Tech Skills

Learn programming (C#, Python), cloud computing, UX design, and database management.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

Michelle Fitzgerald Testimonial

I would highly recommend the MSc Information Systems Management. It provides students with the necessary skillset needed to begin a career in the corporate landscape where outcomes are continuing to be driven more and more by an organisation’s utilisation of their information systems. It not only offers the technical skills required to work in a professional capacity, it also offers soft skills such as decision making, analysis and communication that are highly sought after in industry.

Michelle Fitzgerald

Business Process Consultant

Monalisa Mohanty Testimonial

The MSc Information Systems Management is designed to include various modules required to develop both technical and soft skills. The course focuses on critical thinking and innovation aspects as well, which is a very important skill to have in this constantly changing IT environment and culture. Students get a chance to interact with Industrial partners to solve their problems utilising the skills gained during various modules of the course as part of the major project, which is the best exposure one can expect from a course.

Monalisa Mohanty

Senior Manager, systems Engineering, Guidewire Software

Shyam Panchal Testimonial

The MSc Information Systems Management provides a complete blend of sociotechnical subjects, ideal for enhancing innovative thinking, critical analysis, and decision-making skills. Professionally designed modules are well balanced, and their contemporary structure meets industry's growing expectations. Modules like Interactive Systems Design, Project Management, and Applied System Analysis are imperative to demonstrate IS skills. I thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who would like to expand their horizons in people and technology.

Shyam Panchal

Senior Business Consultant, Deloitte

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Course Introduction

Empowering Digital Leaders for Tomorrow’s Enterprise  

The MSc Information Systems Management blends technology and business skills to meet industry demands. Learn to design, manage, and innovate digital systems that drive transformation across organisations and society. Designed with significant input from industry, to enhance graduate’s employability, and ideal for graduates seeking dynamic careers in IT, consulting, and beyond. 

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