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Information Systems Management

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Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
PG Dip, MSc, PG Cert Online Part-time, Online 24 - months March, January, May, July, September, November £17357 in total £17357 in total
Course fee notes

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.   

Scholarships and Discounts 

  • 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
  • You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
  • Regional Scholarships of up to 20%. To find out about the scholarship offered in your region, please make an enquiry now.
  • An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for our January 2026 intake.

  • A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the January 2026 intake of our full master's awards.

  • Corporate discounts of 10% are available for organisations looking to invest in the skills of three or more employees. For more information, please visit our website where you can speak to one of our admissions advisors to learn how you can upskill your team for organisational success. 

Please note that scholarships cannot be combined. However, it is possible for students to combine discounts or use them with scholarships depending on eligibility.

*All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process.  

About Information Systems Management, PG Dip - at University of Liverpool Online

Take your career to the next level with this online Information Systems Management MS that can enable you to become an effective leader in technology. 

The programme has been designed to meet the needs of students who aim to move from a purely technical position to one in which leadership skills are required, or who are currently operating in a managerial position and wish to enhance their management knowledge. The career-driven curriculum has been designed with a vision in mind that graduates will be in a position to drive change and innovation across the IT industry. 

To achieve a full master’s degree, you will be required to complete 180 credits. This programme is also available as a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) which amounts to 120 credits and a postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) which amounts to 60 credits. Students who complete the PG Cert and PG Dip will have the opportunity to progress to a full master’s degree.  

The programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the purposes of meeting the further learning academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

The University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.

Why study this subject?  

This online Information Systems Management MSc is delivered by subject experts and industry leaders to ensure academic excellence. Over the course of your studies, you will explore module topics such as the global trends in computer science, information technology leadership, strategic technology management, security risk management, technology, innovation and change management. Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be equipped with the expertise to excel in your career and advance into senior roles.  

Teaching methods and style  

This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online. On this platform you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.    

Methods of assessment  

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation and journal entries.  

Career destinations  

The career-driven curriculum has been developed by industry experts to provide practical skills and knowledge directly applicable to a workplace. The programme leads to a range of IT management careers including the management of software development teams, the management of teams responsible for IT infrastructure and the management of teams responsible for IT products and services. 


Entry requirements

Contact University of Liverpool Online to find course entry requirements.


Why study at University of Liverpool Online