University of Hertfordshire

Masters by Research Information Systems Management

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

University of Hertfordshire Master's by Research, Information Systems Management allows you to carry out a substantial original research project under the guidance of two or more academic supervisors. Students attend postgraduate seminars to develop research skills and subject-specific expertise, and present their findings in a written thesis, which you must defend in a viva. 

As the course is not taught traditionally, students will initiate their own learning and development, managing their time and research direction with flexible supervision on a full-time or part-time basis. 

Key highlights

  • Substantial, original research project running throughout the degree
  • Supervision from a team of two or more academic staff
  • Guidance on choosing a research topic and conducting research
  • Postgraduate seminar series builds subject knowledge and research skills
  • Opportunities to present your work at major conferences

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include appropriate discipline; or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000
  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750
  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Information systems manager
  • IT project manager
  • Business systems analyst
  • Information systems researcher
  • IT consultant
  • PhD researcher

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Master's by Research in Information Systems Management from the University of Hertfordshire may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Research analyst

  • Information systems consultant

  • IT project manager

  • Data strategy advisor

  • Business intelligence manager

Cost of study

International students of the Master's by Research in Information Systems Management at the University of Hertfordshire pay the tuition fee of  £18,800 per year..

Admission

To apply for the Master's by Research in Information Systems Management from the University of Hertfordshire, you should submit your application through the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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