Postgraduate Information Management programmes

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If you come to Henley to take one of our MSc Information Management

programmes you’ll be joining one of the world’s leading business

schools, as our triple accredited rating puts us in the top 1% globally.

You’ll learn from our internationally recognised faculty members

who have held senior information management roles in industry and

academia, as well as from guest speakers from leading business and

industry. You’ll also be able to take advantage of our faculty members’

business networks across multiple sectors giving you unrivalled

opportunities to get involved in real-world projects. The practical

emphasis of our programmes has been recognised by BCS (The

Chartered Institute for IT), and stems from our research-informed and

practice-oriented approach to information management, integrating

business strategy and technology solutions.

We are committed to attracting only the strongest applicants, and developing outstanding professionals. You can be certain that our staff will work hard to bring out the very best in you, to help you fulfil your true potential.

Henley has a truly international reputation and reach. We operate in 16 countries, have staff and students representing more than 100 nationalities and have cultivated partnerships with many leading international universities. This will give you the chance to mix with and learn from students from across the world and to develop the trans-disciplinary and cultural awareness essential for information management in the global economy.

Our beautiful UK campus is a great place to live, study and enjoy an exciting student life with a strong sense of community. To experience all that Henley has to offer why not visit us? You’ll have the chance to find out more about our programmes and explore our parkland campus and facilities with your family and friends. We’re confident that you’ll love it here and look forward to meeting you. If you are based overseas, please visit our website, watch film clips, read about other students’ experiences and follow us on Facebook.

I sincerely hope that you find our Masters programmes to be of interest and look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful parkland campus.

Dr. Keiichi Nakata

Programme Area Director

Postgraduate Taught Programmes in Informatics

About Information Management

programmes at Henley Business School

3 Postgraduate masters programmes

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This Masters programme focuses

on information management and

information processing within

organisations. It bridges the gap

between specialised business

management and information

systems degrees and aims to

develop competent business

information managers.

About the programme

Information is a vital part of any business – it brings the organisation and operations together. The effective use and management of information maintains a competitive advantage for the business. This innovative programme provides students with a unique opportunity to study the two popular disciplines of business and information management. Throughout this programme you will work on real-world cases, many taken from the Informatics Research Centre’s collaborative projects, to understand the production and application of solutions. Dissertations often extend or include collaboration with industry, allowing you to develop and enhance non-academic competencies such as teamwork, communication skills, analytical thinking and professional writing to become a well-rounded and confident graduate.

What it gives you

You will learn scientific principles and approaches concerning the gathering, processing and utilisation of information within businesses. With the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired from this programme, you will be capable of providing the right information to the right people for the right purpose within information-intensive enterprises.

Who is the programme for?

Applications come from a wide range of information-rich disciplines; however this programme is particularly suited to graduates seeking employment within the business and management domain. This programme is also suitable for applicants with professional work experience, seeking to move into management roles.

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Business domain & requirements analysis • Organisational design &

performance management • Research methods • Dissertation

Plus two optional modules from a range which may include: Business

communication & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Customer relationship management systems, Enterprise resource planning systems, IT project management, Systems analysis & design and Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling

Professional development

Business domain & requirements analysis can lead to the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Analysis Practice.

Faculty

Programme Director:

• Dr Keiichi Nakata

Other faculty members:

• Dr Daniel Gozman • Dr Stephen Gulliver • Professor David Lane • Professor Kecheng Liu • Dr Vaughan Michell • Professor Steef Peters • Dr Lily Sun

• Dr Yin Leng Tan • Dr Yinshan Tang

‘Taught in the heart of England’s

own version of Silicon Valley,

this unique Masters degree

equips graduates with

the skills and connections

needed to succeed in today’s

challenging job market while

providing the perfect balance

between the disciplines of

business and information

management. It has been a

real door opener for me.’

Firas Arab,

MSc Business Information Management Consultant, Bluefish – Vodafone Global Enterprise

MSc Business

Information Management

Key facts

Duration: 12 months full time,

36 months part time

Entry requirements:

Please see page 11

Fees: For fee information please

see ‘Fees and Funding’ in our website www.henley.ac.uk/pg

Funding available? Yes, please see

our funding section on page 11

Assessment: Exams, dissertation and

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This Masters programme

is designed to address the

increasing demand from industry

and academia, in a wide range of

backgrounds, for professionals

with interdisciplinary knowledge

and skills in information systems

and management.

About the programme

There are many information-intensive organisations that require strategic deployment of technologies and methods to support their operations and decision-making. Analysing, designing and

evaluating information services, which are delivered by information systems, are key success drivers for these organisations. Via the dissertation, students develop the ability to critically evaluate domain knowledge and skills within the scope of a practical project. Dissertations aim to be relevant, and linked to a practical problem identified within the Information Management research community. Considerable effort is given to identifying commercial projects that provide students with relevant work experience to support their future career.

What it gives you

You will learn scientific principles and approaches concerning the gathering, processing and utilisation of information. Students learn to combine theory, methods and techniques for the creation, management and utilisation of information in a range of case domains, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in an information-intensive environment.

Who is the programme for?

Applications come from a wide range of information-rich disciplines; however this programme is particularly suited to graduates interested in learning and applying information management principles and approaches in practice. It is also suitable for applicants with professional work experience in an information-rich field.

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Business domain & requirements analysis • Research methods • Systems analysis & design • Dissertation

communication & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Customer relationship & management systems, Design management, Enterprise resource planning systems, IT project management, Molecular systematics & organisational design & performance management and Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling

Professional development

Faculty

MSc Information

Management & Systems

Key facts

36 months part time

Please see page 11

Funding available? Yes, please

see our funding section page 11

individual & group assignments

‘The Masters programme at

Henley Business School has not

only enriched me academically

but also equipped me with

a new set of skills required

for the work place. Truly the

University of Reading is one of

the centres of excellence for

world class lectures and best

in class learning facilities in the

UK. I am glad I chose Henley

Business School for the Master’s

programme. It’s second to none.

Jordan Olotu,

MSc Information Management & Systems, Inside Sales Account Manager, Dell Corporation

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This unique Masters programme

is designed for graduates who

wish to become professional

business technology consultants

in multicultural managerial

environments.

About the programme

The future of successful businesses relies on integrated and pervasive business technologies. Business technology concerns the integration of information and communications technologies to support an organisation’s business activities. Business technology consultancy expertise requires a good understanding of business and technology domains, consultancy theory, practical application, and the capability to communicate with senior decision makers.

What it gives you

This programme provides theoretical knowledge and practical methodologies and techniques as well as enhancing existing knowledge and expertise for those with professional experience. Students are taught using practical business technology consulting

frameworks and methods to enable them to embark on a business technology consulting career. This programme includes a one-week residential course at the Greenlands campus in Henley-on-Thames. This enables students to experience our world-class executive training environment in company with other business executives and consultants. The consulting project enables students to apply their knowledge to real-life cases in a structured and systematic manner.

Who is the programme for?

Applications are expected from a wide range of information-rich disciplines. Applicants are commonly recent university graduates looking to acquire practical tools to support employability, or professionals from the field looking to strengthen their academic rationale. Some business experience is an advantage.

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Architecture leadership • Business architecture • Business domain &

requirements analysis • Consulting project

communication & negotiation, Business intelligence & data mining, Customer relationship management systems, Enterprise resource planning systems, IT project management, Organisational design & performance management, Systems analysis & design and Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling

Professional development

Faculty

• Dr Vaughan Michell

• Dr Daniel Gozman • Dr Stephen Gulliver • Professor David Lane • Professor Kecheng Liu • Dr Keiichi Nakata • Professor Steef Peters • Dr Lily Sun

MSc Business

Technology Consulting

‘The faculty has a rich repertoire

of resources that addresses

the needs of the students with

different levels of experience.

The programme prepares

students for the challenges

they will face in the real world.’

Alexander Pinheiro,

MSc Business Technology Consulting

Key facts

36 months part time

Please see page 11

Assessment: Exams, project and

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Key facts

36 months part time

Please see page 11

see ‘Fees and Funding’ in our website ww.henley.ac.uk/pg

Funding available? No

This innovative Masters

programme, accredited by

the University of Reading and

approved by the Chinese Ministry

of Education, is delivered in

Beijing in collaboration with the

Beijing Institute of Technology.

About the programme

This programme provides students with a unique opportunity to study the two popular disciplines of business and information management. You will learn scientific principles and approaches for gathering, processing and utilising information within businesses.

What it gives you

With the theoretical and practical

knowledge acquired from this programme, graduates should be capable of providing the right information to the right people for the right purpose within information-intensive enterprises. This programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue careers in information-intensive organisations, which require strategic deployment of technologies and methods to support operations and decision-making in specialist domains. Students develop the ability to apply their domain knowledge and skills within the scope of a dissertation. Dissertation topics are varied; however, effort is given to identify commercial projects that will provide students with relevant work experience to support their future career.

Who is the programme for?

We welcome applications from recent university graduates as well as experienced professionals. Classes are taught at the weekends (in blocks) to support attendance of professionals with ongoing work experience.

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Research methods • Dissertation

Plus four optional modules from a range which may include: Business

domain & requirements analysis, Business intelligence & data mining, Enterprise resource planning systems, IT project management and Systems analysis & design

Professional development

Faculty

• Professor Kecheng Liu

• Dr Daniel Gozman • Dr Stephen Gulliver • Professor David Lane • Professor Steef Peters • Dr Vaughan Michell • Dr Keiichi Nakata • Dr Lily Sun • Dr Yin Leng Tan • Dr Yinshan Tang

• Faculty members from Beijing Institute of Technology

MSc Informatics

Delivered at Beijing Institute of Technology

‘The programme made me

understand business in a

different way, very structurally

and systematically, which

helped me develop my career

as a strategy consultant.

The practice during class

was fun and dynamic.’

Daniel Chi,

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A research-informed and

practice-oriented Masters programme

in information systems and

management delivered in Accra,

Ghana, in collaboration with the

University of Ghana Business

School, one of the best business

schools in Africa.

About the programme

The programme offers an excellent opportunity for students in West Africa to enjoy high standard British postgraduate-level education on their doorstep. The modules are delivered by academics from Henley Business School, supported by staff from the University of Ghana Business School. The programme prepares students for the fast-growing profession of information management.

What it gives you

You will enjoy expertise from both institutions in the area of information systems and management. This

programme will enhance your capability to apply knowledge and skills in planning, managing, designing and implementing IT-based solutions in business. Through the programme we expect you to develop skills in research, analysis, information handling, problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and foster creativity. A dissertation will provide the opportunity to apply and extend your knowledge either into practical challenges or to theoretical research. Through our strong industry links, you will have exposure to some world-leading companies during the programme.

Who is the programme for?

We welcome applications from recent university graduates as well as experienced professionals. Classes are taught in blocks to support attendance of working professionals.

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Research methods • Business domain &

requirements analysis • Systems analysis & design • Organisational design &

performance management • Dissertation

Plus one optional module from a range which may include: Business

communication & negotiations, Business intelligence & data mining, Customer relationship management systems, Enterprise resource planning systems and IT project management

Professional development

Faculty

• Dr Yinshan Tang

• Dr Daniel Gozman • Dr Stephen Gulliver • Professor David Lane • Professor Kecheng Liu • Dr Vaughan Michell • Dr Keiichi Nakata • Dr Lily Sun • Dr Yin Leng Tan

• Dr Eramus Addae (University of Ghana Business School)

• Dr Richard Boateng (University of Ghana Business School)

• Dr John Effah (University of Ghana Business School)

MSc Management Information Systems

Delivered at University of Ghana Business School

Key facts

24 months part time

Please see page 11

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Key facts

36 months part time

Please see page 11

This Masters programme

by research is for students

who already possess a good

knowledge and experience in

the area of informatics, yet wish

to develop their research skills

and information management

experience to support a move

into PhD or commercial research.

About the programme

With a world-class reputation in the field of informatics, and a thriving PhD student community, Henley Business School provides an ideal environment in which to learn effective skills for research in the domain of information systems and management.

Our faculty members conduct a wide range of research activities, and undertake projects in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research fields and cultures. They work with researchers and supervisors from across the university, as well as industries and universities nationally and internationally.

Research projects focus on:

• Underpinning theories of information systems that support effective information management and

information processing in organisations • Methodologies that facilitate a holistic

development of information systems • Information technologies that enable

sustainable organisations to improve their business performance, quality of management, and decision making For more information on what the research themes and topics include, visit

www.henley.ac.uk/irc

Programme content

• Applied informatics • Research methods • Dissertation

communication & negotiation, Business domain & requirements analysis, Business intelligence & data mining, Customer relationship management systems, Design management, Enterprise resource planning systems, Managing complexity using systems thinking & strategic modelling, Molecular systematics, Organisational design & performance management and Systems analysis & design

Professional development

Faculty

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The quickest and easiest way to apply for Postgraduate study is through our online application service. This allows you to complete your application information, attach electronic copies of your academic transcripts, certificates and other supporting information and also provides a facility for an email request to be sent to your referees enabling them to send your supporting references directly to us. For further information on how to apply, including how to submit your application, please visit www.reading.ac.uk/pg

When to apply

Although there is no formal deadline for applications, competition for places on all our postgraduate Masters programmes is strong, so we advise that you apply as early as possible. Overseas applicants (non EU) should apply well in advance of the start of term to allow time for their UK visa application to be processed. If you have any questions, at any stage, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Fees

Your fees will vary depending on your chosen Masters programme. They are normally paid in two equal instalments but arrangements can be made to pay for the whole of your programme in advance. You’ll pay a non-refundable deposit when confirming your acceptance of an offer of a place. This is part of your tuition fee and will be deducted from the total amount when you enrol.

Living costs

Please note that tuition fees do not include accommodation and other living costs. Students are advised to budget for between £160 and £240 per week depending on their accommodation charges. International students, who often need to allow for additional accommodation and living costs during three vacations are advised to budget for at least £12,000 per year excluding tuition fees.

Scholarships and bursaries

Henley Business School provides substantial postgraduate funding. We offer a competitive range of scholarships to students from all over the world.

Additional University-wide sources of funding are also available. Please visit our website for further information

www.henley.ac.uk/level/postgraduate-information-management-scholarships

Career development loan

Applicants who normally live in the UK (for a minimum of three years) can apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan of between £300 and £10,000. This is a bank loan, with interest charged at a commercial fixed rate. Please visit www.gov.uk

for further information.

How to apply

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary between programmes but generally you are expected to hold an upper second class bachelor’s degree from a UK university, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised university. For further information visit our website

www.henley.ac.uk/pg

Not quite at the required level of English language proficiency for your chosen programme?

Applicants to Henley Business School whose first language is not English will be required to attain the International English Language Test Scores

(IELTS), or equivalent qualification accepted by the university, as defined below, to enter a programme.

However, for students who successfully complete one of the pre-sessional English Language courses run by the University of Reading’s International Study and Language Centre, a halfband credit will be applied to their English language condition. Information Management

programmes will accept students with IELTS 6.5 and will also accept IETLS 5.5 providing the student has completed the relevant English course with us. MSc Informatics (delivered at Beijing Institute of Technology) accepts students with IELTS 5.5 and provides in-sessional English classes.

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Postgraduate

Masters programmes

at Henley Business School

For more information, please contact: Postgraduate Admissions Office Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading, RG6 6UD United Kingdom [email protected] Tel +44 (0)118 378 6205 www.henley.ac.uk/pg HenleyBusinessSchool @HenleyBSchool +HenleyBusinessSchool HenleyBSchool company/Henley-Business-School EFMD