MSc Information Management

The Information Management MSc at the University of Sheffield is designed for graduates with a background in any discipline who want to identify, critically assess, and utilise key information sources within an organisational context, manage information and knowledge, and develop skills in information technology. You will learn practical skills in IT, libraries, and information policy, and work placement options give you the chance to apply your theoretical knowledge.Course Content: The course is split into three semesters. The first two semesters consist of lectures, seminars, group work, practical classes, and individual assignments. You will also employ problem-solving techniques and participate in role play exercises online and off. The final semester is for your dissertation.Key Modules: The core modules include Information Systems and the Information Society, Research Methods, Management and Strategy, Database Design, and Dissertation. Optional modules include Digital Cultures, Data Governance and Ethics, Data Analytics, Libraries, Information and Society, and Archives, Records, and Accountability. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and the Chartered Management Institute.Future Careers: Graduates of the course can pursue careers in diverse fields such as librarianship, Information systems management, information analysis, data governance, and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.