MSc Digital Information Management and Systems Innovation
Year 1
(Award available for year: Master of Science)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able:LO1: integrate and critically analyse contemporary management and information systems/ information management research and theories and related business and management trends (PA1, PA3)LO2: draw upon, analyse, interpret and evaluate information from a wide range of relevant sources and identify critical issues (PA1, PA2)LO3: analyse and understand the management and organisational issues around the development and innovation of information systems and information solutions in organisations (PA1, PA3, PA5) LO4: generate insights and understanding of digital information management and innovation of systems in the context of the opportunities and implications of globalisation-cultural-ethical, and new and unfamiliar contexts (PA1, PA3, PA4, PA6) LO5: define, plan, execute and present a significant, detailed and academically rigorous piece of standalone independent research (PA2, PA6) LO6: reflect upon and critically evaluate individual performance strengths, weaknesses, and development needs drawing on personal reflection and student/academic input to demonstrate personal development (PA7) LO7: orally present complex ideas and arguments, persuasively and competently (PA8) LO8: produce high-quality written essays and documents (PA2, PA6) LO9: work effectively as part of a group (PA1, PA8)
Transferable (key) skills
Masters (Taught) students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- TS1: analysis and critical thinking within the discipline: the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry/professional practice;- TS2: self-reflection: evaluating their own achievement and that of others;- TS3: ability to draw upon research, trends an in-depth/breadth of knowledge to solve problems and make effective decisions in a self-directed manner - TS4: independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;- TS5: ability to conduct research on Information Systems and Information and critically to engage in the development of professional/disciplinary boundaries and norms. - TS6: Effective communication - oral and writing – individually and part of a team - TS7: Ethical and cultural awareness
Assessment
Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:- A1: evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;- A2: demonstrating the ability to apply breadth and/or depth of knowledge to a complex specialist area;- A3: drawing on a range of perspectives on an area of study;- A4: evaluating and criticising received opinion;- A5: make reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data.