Extended Master of Science - Information Systems (July)

The Extended Masters and Enhanced Extended Masters programmes at the University of West London are intended for students who already have an undergraduate degree but do not meet the entry requirements to study for a Masters degree. Over a full-time semester, students will study four modules specially designed to improve their academic and English language skills:

• Advanced Study Skills • Critical Thinking, Analysis and Evaluation • Statistics • English (Business English on the Enhanced course)

The Enhanced Extended Masters is similar to the Extended Masters, but with a greater focus on improving students’ English skills. It also includes a Business English module, which will allow students to gain a full understanding of this critical subject area.

Once completed, students will progress directly onto the core Masters course.

The MSc Information Systems at the University of West London will build on the knowledge and skills taught on traditional undergraduate computing courses. Expanding on this foundation, students will learn about the challenges and solutions for introducing IS into enterprises and organisations.

The success of any IS/IT strategy is largely dependent on specialists who recognise diverse business needs and understand how technology can support an organisation to achieve its goals. Students’ studies will cover system architecture and supporting technologies, as well as the effective management and delivery of content and data.

If students have not studied computing at an undergraduate level, this course also provides a route to engage with the world of information systems. It will help them gain a full understanding of how information systems are designed and constructed, and of the impact of technology and its integration into an organisation.

The skills and knowledge that students will develop on the course, including those in practical work, report writing and critical academic writing, will prepare them to complete their final dissertation.

Throughout the course, students will have access to laboratories and dedicated information and communications technology (ICT) suites, as well as specialist networks and software, the University library and digital resources.