MSc Management and Information Systems: Change and Development (Distance Learning) / Overview

Year of entry: 2025

Degree awarded
Master of Science (MSc)
Duration
2 years (August Intake),33 months (January Intake)
Entry requirements

We require a UK Honours degree with a First or Upper Second (2.1) classification or the overseas equivalent in any discipline.

Full entry requirements

How to apply
Apply online
Sustainable Development Goals

Find out how this course aligns to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including learning which relates to:

  • Goal 1: No poverty

Course options

Full-time Part-time Full-time distance learning Part-time distance learning
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Course overview

  • Join a university ranked second in the UK and 7th in the world for development studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022).
  • Gain new skills in the effective planning, development implementation and management of information systems. 
  • Understand the role of management of information, of information technology, and of information systems in organisations.
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Open days

The University holds regular open days, where you will have the opportunity to tour the campus and find out more about our facilities and courses.

On this day, you will find out more about the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED), and meet academic and admissions staff who will be able to answer any questions you have.

For more information, see Open days .

Fees

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (part-time distance learning)
    UK students (per annum): £1,167 per 15 credits, £4,664 dissertation
    International, including EU, students (per annum): £1,583 per 15 credits, £6,336 dissertation

Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.

Policy on additional costs

All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).

Scholarships/sponsorships

We offer several postgraduate taught scholarships and merit awards to outstanding applicants and international students.

For more information on scholarships and bursaries, see our Fees and funding webpages and make sure to check our Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount , the widening participation access Manchester Master's Bursaries as well as Humanities Postgraduate Scholarships

We also regularly welcome students on the University's Equity and Merit scholarship scheme.

Many of our students have gained British Chevening, British Council or Commonwealth scholarships, as well as country-specific awards.

UK/EU students joining the August entry route, which has a fixed two-year structure, may be eligible for the Postgraduate Master's loan.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world's call to action on the most pressing challenges facing humanity. At The University of Manchester, we address the SDGs through our research and particularly in partnership with our students.

Led by our innovative research, our teaching ensures that all our graduates are empowered, inspired and equipped to address the key socio-political and environmental challenges facing the world.

To illustrate how our teaching will empower you as a change maker, we've highlighted the key SDGs that our courses address.

  • Goal 1: No poverty

    End poverty in all its forms everywhere

Contact details

School/Faculty
School of Environment, Education and Development
Contact name
School of Environment, Education and Development +44 (0) 161 543 4028
Telephone
+44 (0) 161 543 4028
Email
Website
http://www.seed.manchester.ac.uk/
School/Faculty
See: The School .

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