MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation An innovative, inter-disciplinary degree programme at the cutting-edge of information systems and technological innovation in organisations.
Programme overview The MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation programme focuses on major transformations of organisations and society brought about by digital technologies. This one-year degree merges critical analysis of emerging areas in digital innovation, such as social networking, crowdsourcing and big data, with established theory on the development of information systems. Develop your intellectual strength Internet and mobile technologies are changing the ways we create and share information, opening opportunities for innovative business models, new forms of governance, and new channels for public engagement. You will ground your work in academic theory to gain a core foundation of knowledge in information systems, and to critically analyse how digital innovation occurs. Change the way you think about Digital Innovation As a world leading university ranked #2 in social science and management*, LSE distinguishes itself from the traditional business schools with a different approach to management education, grounding learning in critical analysis and cutting-edge research. You will read a range of seminal academic literature and critically examine the insights offered by social theories in order to broaden your understanding of how digital technology drives business innovation. You will be challenged to reassess your outlook on the world and engage in debates with professors and fellow students on the way today's business firms as well as government agencies are reshaped with IT. If you're seeking a professional career in management and IT, and want to understand the role of digital technologies, then this programme will excite you and offer you knowledge for life. Professor Chrisanthi Avgerou, MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation Programme Director Develop managerial skills Managers with the ability to capitalise on new digital developments are highly sought after in the job market. You will graduate from the programme as a talented, innovative and strategic manager, ready for key roles shaping digital innovation and for business and social transformation. What attracted me to this degree is that instead of just talking about fads and trends it s looking at the solid foundation and principles that make these phenomena come about. Marta, Poland, MSc Management of Information Without a doubt, every aspect of the course has greatly furthered my understanding of the relationship between technology and the people using it. Marta, Poland, MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation student *QS World University Ranking 2015 02 MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 03
Class Profile 80 students The programme is a community and a family of people from various academic, national or industry backgrounds. That makes coming to the lectures and seminars both intellectually stimulating and incredibly fun and exciting. Dor, Israel, MSc Management of Information Backgrounds: Social Sciences and Management, Computer Science, Humanities, Economics By exchanging knowledge and experiences with students from backgrounds in business, IT and computer science, I have managed to clarify my ideas and enhance these through input from a variety of disciplines. 38 nationalities Marta, Poland, MSc Management of Information Learn from your classmates 21-35 age range 04 MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 23 average age We draw students of the highest calibre from across the world every year, with a dynamic group of classmates selected from a diverse range of educational and employment backgrounds. You will debate regularly with your peers, bringing a unique mix of perspectives which will broaden your international horizons and enrich your learning experience at LSE. MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 05
Your Career Graduate destinations Accenture Bank of America Barclays Capital BNP Deloitte EY Goldman Sachs London Stock Exchange Morgan Stanley Paribas PWC Grow your network Bill Gates, Former Chief Executive of Microsoft As a graduate of the MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation programme, you will become a key part of LSE s worldwide network, with access to over 100,000 students and alumni across the globe including government heads, leaders in business and Nobel Prize winners. The LSE network will springboard your career in digital innovation and information systems through connections with employers, academics and a variety of businesses. By joining the programme, you will also be welcomed into a lifelong community of peers. Take the next step in your career The programme prepares you for a future at the forefront of IT innovation, whether in consulting firms, businesses or public agencies. With the unique combination of intellectual and practical technology management skills developed at LSE, you will be in high demand in the job market. Prominent LSE speakers Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer of Facebook Students commonly take up roles in IT services, banking, accounting, central and local government, and many more areas. Many also start up their own technology-focused businesses. LSE offers unparalleled learning through intellectually stimulating content, and in the conversations and interactions with peers and professors that leave you challenged and inspired on a daily basis. Wherever your career path leads you, this programme has the excellent teaching to prepare you. We re preparing people for a complex work life in which humans interact with technology in complicated and messy ways. Dalai Lama Vikas, India, MSc Management of Information Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Emily, Canada, MSc Management of Information Professor Chrisanthi Avgerou, MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation Programme Director 06 MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 07
Curriculum Core courses The programme is designed around three core courses covering Concepts and Perspectives of Innovation and Information Systems, Innovating Organisational Information Technology, and Strategy Management and Information Systems. You will also complete a Dissertation project at the end of the year, applying the combination of learning from core courses to a specialism of your choice. The Innovating Organisational Information Technology course includes a two-week practical Bootcamp consulting project, where you will work in a team of 4-6 students to solve a real-life technology management problem. With these courses, you will acquire the conceptual lens to understand and manage the role that technology plays in shaping organisations, driving innovation in business models, and influencing ways of working. Elective courses In order to accommodate your own interests, the programme also offers a wide choice of elective courses in Information Systems, Digital Innovation, Management, and an array of other topics from leading academic departments across LSE. COMPULSORY COURSES (2.5 UNITS) ELECTIVE COURSES (1.5 UNITS) NON-ASSESSED The IT consulting Bootcamp has been a definite highlight, where a consultant came in and gave us a real-life simulated case study. A real hands-on approach was required, and it was quite entrepreneurial. David, UK, MSc Management of Information MG487 Innovation and Information Systems: Concepts and Perspectives (0.5 units) MG481 Innovating Organisational Information Technology (0.5 units) MG472 Global Strategy Management and Information Systems (0.5 units) MG4D9 Dissertation (1.0 unit) MG496 Study Skills and Research Methods 08 MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 09
About the LSE Department of Management The London School of Economics is a world-renowned centre for excellence in teaching and research, with the aim of impacting on socially meaningful challenges in business and policy. The Department of Management upholds these values. Our department has a tradition of innovation in business education, breaking the traditional business school mould and developing fresh approaches to teaching through academic excellence, critical analysis and the latest research in our field. We are proud to be rated #1 in the UK for research in business and management studies (REF 2014). Our research pushes the frontiers of our understanding of the world, developing cutting-edge insights for practitioners. We collaborate with businesses, third sector organisations and policymakers across the globe to bring about real world impact. We are located in the heart of central London, on the doorstep of global business, government, culture and entertainment. In London you have got businesses at your door and lots of opportunities to network professionally or socially. There is just no limit to what you can do here." Find out more and apply We encourage you to find out more about the programme, entry requirements and application process by visiting our website: lse.ac.uk/misdi Stefan, Romania, MSc Management of Information Contact us Applications are open from October for entry in September the following year. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.. If you have any questions about the programme, please contact us: dom.misdi@lse.ac.uk +44 (0)20 3486 2946 10 MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation 11
MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation lse.ac.uk/misdi Department of Management London School of Economics and Political Science Houghton Street London WC2A 2AE 2016