| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September | - | - |
| MSc | Part-time | 2 - 3 years | September | - | - |
Prepare for a career in the fast-growing information management industry with this industry-accredited course. We're the world's number one school for library and information management (QS Rankings 2025). Learn the theoretical knowledge and practical digital skills you need to lead organisations in managing information as a strategic asset.
This MSc will equip you with all the theoretical knowledge and practical digital skills you need to lead organisations in managing information as a strategic asset. You will engage with key contemporary developments in information management such as knowledge management, the use of social media, digital transformation, innovation, data governance and stewardship, AI, inclusion and sustainability.
Information managers play a vital leadership role in ensuring that organisations have the information, data and knowledge they need to make key decisions. The need for skilled information management professionals in the public and private sectors across areas from finance to IT, and marketing to health, has never been greater.
You'll learn how to analyse and solve real-world problems such as:
By the end of the course, you'll have developed the sought-after practical skills that make information managers a crucial part of any organisation. You will also hold an impressive industry accreditation that guarantees the quality and relevance of those skills. Through a wide range module choices, you’ll be able to tailor the programme to fit your needs or aspirations, which means you can go straight into your ideal role.
Accreditation
The MSc programmes is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
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