MSc Data Analytics and Information Systems Management

Course overview

Big Data has become an essential component of modern business, placing a high demand for professionals with the data handling skills to capitalise in this area. The online MSc Data Analytics and Information Systems Management programme from Arden University combines these two disciplines to give you advanced data handling capabilities that will inform technical decision-making.

Arden’s flexible study mode makes it is easier to develop your data handling and managerial skills alongside your existing commitments and responsibilities. This programme will help you take your career to the next level whilst you bring your organisation closer to their technical goals.

All of Arden’s programmes are delivered with a strong focus on employability and career success. This programme has been developed in consultation with our worldwide alumni to help you inspire and manage change within your business, with a particular focus on project handling.

Course modules

Data Design

Understand how to approach data by addressing key questions about your intended business outcomes, and select the most appropriate data collection method. You will learn to design deployment approaches and implement instruments and systems for data collection to achieve valuable outcomes.

Data Handling and Decision-Making

With access to more data than ever, those equipped to handle and interpret this data add real value to the workplace. The focus of this module is learning how to both interpret data, and make key business decisions shaping the future of an organisation.

Data Visualisation and Interpretation

Gain the crucial data skills that give businesses their significant competitive advantage by learning to present this data in a universally engaging manner, which can be understood by specialists and non-specialists alike.

IS and Business Strategy Management

Develop an understanding of the design, application and enhancement of IT systems, and how these support the attainment of other strategic goals. You’ll learn about the strategic implications of effective IT systems, and how they contribute to the overall business strategy. This module explores the complex process of aligning these strategies and proposes methods to enhance it.

Technology and Trend Monitoring

Stay abreast of the rapidly changing technological environment in this strategic IT role. You’ll have the opportunity to evaluate emerging technologies and investigate the ways they are applied to current business practice. Using an analytical approach, you will evaluate the feasibility of implementing emerging IT trends into current business practices.

Project and Portfolio Management

This module will give you an appreciation of the various techniques available to managers for the effective management of a portfolio of IT projects. As the key to seeing a strategic plan through to success, effective management is central to this qualification, with emphasis on developing managerial confidence through real-world experience, and practical evaluation of tools and techniques.

Research Project

This vital project gives you a chance to research an area of your choice, related to the programme theme, and develop your critical abilities. You’ll create a research proposal and choose between a conventional dissertation, or an academic article and presentation. Then you’ll apply all of your knowledge from the programme with the opportunity to link your research to your actual work needs.

What our students say:

"The experience with Arden University so far is fantastic – they have a good relationship with students and offer a flexible payment plan. I would recommend Arden to anyone who wants to study and work at the same time." Ismail Salami, MSc Strategic Marketing

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this course you must normally have:

• A UK honours degree at a minimum of second class (2.2) or equivalent.
• For students whose prior learning was not taught in English: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (no less than 6.0 in any element).

What if I don’t have academic qualifications?

We positively encourage and consider applications from those with substantial management experience (typically 5 years) able to demonstrate their motivation to study the programme. We will ask for your CV and references in support of your application.