MSc Information Systems Management
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Information Systems. Drive Digital Strategy.
The MSc Information Systems Management is designed for professionals ready to lead digital transformation in innovation-centric, globally interconnected organisations. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme integrates information systems, project management, data analytics, and innovation theory — equipping you with the strategic, analytical, and creative capabilities required to manage information systems and digital transformation at scale.
You'll think critically about the relationship between digital technology and business objectives, with constant emphasis on ethical, legal, and sustainable considerations. The programme cultivates data-literate professionals who master governance frameworks and visualisation techniques to support data-informed decision-making, and develops the skills to generate and implement innovative, evidence-based solutions to global organisational challenges.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Information Strategy.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's expertise in information systems ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- Strategic IS Leadership: Translate digital vision into organisational impact through systems thinking
- Hands-On with Power BI: Build dashboards, visual reports, and decision-support tools using industry-standard analytics
- Innovation and Project Delivery: Combine innovation theory with practical project leadership
- Ethics and Sustainability Embedded: Carbon literacy and responsible technology adoption throughout the curriculum
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 3 years
Your MSc Information Systems Management degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Information Systems Manager
- IT Director / Head of IT
- Digital Strategy Consultant
- Business Systems Analyst
- Enterprise Architect
- Digital Transformation Lead
- Innovation & Operations Manager
- Data Governance Lead
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc Information Systems Management consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Information Systems and Digital Transformation (30 credits)
- Module 2: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
- Module 3: Data Analytics and Information Management (30 credits)
- Module 4: Managing Innovation and Creativity (30 credits)
Stage 2: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Information Systems and Digital Transformation (30 credits)
- The role of business information systems in achieving strategic objectives
- Emerging technologies, sustainability, and ethical considerations in IS
- Business strategy, process modelling, and horizon scanning
- Information systems strategy in the context of Industry 5.0
- Critical reflection, blogging, and portfolio-based digital fluency
Module 2: Managing Project Deployment and Delivery (30 credits)
- Scope planning, resource allocation, and team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement across complex multi-project environments
- Industry-standard collaborative platforms and methodologies
- Carbon literacy and responsible deployment strategies
- Holistic project execution from initiation to value realisation
Module 3: Data Analytics and Information Management (30 credits)
- Foundations of information management, data analysis, and security
- Hands-on Microsoft Power BI: dashboards and decision-support tools
- Turning data into actionable strategic and operational insight
- AI-supported analytics and secure information systems
- Ethical, secure, and responsible data leadership
Module 4: Managing Innovation and Creativity (30 credits)
- Models of innovation and creativity
- Design-led thinking and the impact of emerging technologies
- Innovation and organisational change management
- Carbon literacy and responsibility in innovative solution design
- Designing innovative implementation plans grounded in theory and practice
Module 5: International Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of IS strategy and innovation knowledge to a real-world challenge
- Synthesis of IS, project, analytics, and innovation perspectives
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance