MScISM Salford

MSc Information
Systems Management
offered in exclusive
partnership with
Robert Kennedy College
About the University of Salford
About the University of Salford
Founded in 1896 the University has a successful global You can benefit from the outstanding teaching and
presence and a turnover of £189m. Our four colleges, research expertise of the University of Salford from
nine schools, 20,000 students and 2,500 staff have all wherever you are in the world, by combining the best
grown to serve the needs of industry, commerce and of both online and face to face interaction – all students
education. are required to attend a mandatory residency in Salford,
England or Zürich, Switzerland.
Salford University Business School

At Salford Business School we have a clear vision – to
excel in teaching, research, innovation and engagement;
core beliefs that lie at the heart of the success of the
School, its graduates and its business partners.
We are committed to developing business leaders and

managers that are equipped for next-generation practice
in the global marketplace. The contemporary business
world operates on an increasingly global scale and this
agenda sits at the very heart of how Salford Business
School engages with its students and partner organisa-
tions.
From Salford to the World

Thanks to an exclusive partnership with the Robert
Kennedy College in Zürich, Switzerland, the University
of Salford Business School MSc Programmes in Global
Management, Project Management, Financial Services
Management, Marketing, and Procurement, Logistics and
Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Manage-
ment and Development, Information Systems Manage-
ment, International Banking and Finance, Accounting
and Finance, International Business with Law, Interna-
tional Corporate Finance, International Events Manage-
ment, Digital Business, Fraud and Risk Management,
Finance and Investment Management, International
Business and LLM International Commercial Law are now
available on a Global basis via online learning.
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MSc Information Systems Management at a Glance
MSc Information Systems Management at a

Glance
Duration Worldwide Recognition

Minimum 12 months, maximum three years All the University of Salford degree programmes offered
online are Recognised Worldwide. The University of Sal-
ford received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty
Delivery Method
the Queen. The University of Salford is fully recognised by
Blended learning mostly online via OnlineCampus (an
the British Government.
interactive online learning environment) with intensive class
discussion and collaboration, plus a one-week compulsory
residency. The residency will be held in Salford, England or Admission Requirements
Zürich, Switzerland. Normally a minimum 2:2 honours degree or equivalent.
A wide range of professional qualifications are also ac-
cepted either in partial or complete fulfilment of entry
Places
requirements.
Strictly limited to 90 per intake (6 start dates per year)
We welcome applications from students who may not
have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant
Tuition Fees experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
13,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). You might be eligible for a A student whose first language is not English will be
bursary of 1500 CHF (Swiss Francs) reducing your tuition required to achieve IELTS 6.5 or above with no individual
fees to 11,500 CHF (Swiss Francs). This includes library element below 5.5, or equivalent recognised English test.
access, OnlineCampus access, graduation fees, and Uni- Alternatively suitable evidence of working or studying in
versity of Salford matriculation fees. The fees are for the an English-speaking environment will usually be sufficient
entire programme, and include all the courses as well as to demonstrate an acceptable English level.
supervision for the final innovation project.
The Residency costs, such as airfare and accommoda-

Applicant Profile
The suite of Salford online Masters programmes is ideal
tion, plus a 2,000 CHF fee for the residency, and some of
for graduates and working professionals across sectors,
the textbooks that you will need for the course are not
who would like to increase their academic credentials
included in these fees.
with a postgraduate qualification recognized worldwide
while pursuing their career. Applicants must be able to
demonstrate a high level of flexibility and appreciation of
blended learning methods, which will contribute to their
success on the course.
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The University of Salford Online Masters Programmes
The University of Salford Online Masters

Programmes
Founded in 1896 the University of Salford expertise Recognised Worldwide

is helping to transform individuals and communities All the University of Salford Masters degree programmes
through excellent teaching, research, innovation and offered online are Recognised Worldwide, whether un-
engagement. dertaken online or on campus.
Salford Business School enjoys an excellent national and The University of Salford received a Royal Charter in 1967
international reputation for its courses, teaching quality from Her Majesty the Queen.
and the progression of students into responsible posi-
tions across a variety of industries. The University of Salford is fully recognised by the British
Government and is duly listed on the United Kingdom’s
Through an Exclusive Partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills list of
Robert Kennedy College, the Salford Business School recognised UK awarding institutions.
Masters programmes are now available online through
a unique blended learning format: you can study mostly After successfully completing your studies online and at-
online but benefit from face to face interaction through tending the mandatory residential week in Salford, UK or
a one week mandatory residency in Salford, England or Zürich, Switzerland you will receive the same internation-
Zürich, Switzerland. All programmes can be complet- ally recognised degree granted to on-campus students.
ed in as little as one year.
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MSc Information Systems Management
3 good reasons to study Information Course Details

Systems Management at Salford: Strategic International Business Management
You will gain a thorough grounding in the major issues
❙❙ Develop critical thinking and employability skills in
and perspectives of management, with a particular
high demand from a range of employers
focus on strategic, global and organisational issues in an
❙❙ Put Information Systems theory into real practice with international context. You will be encouraged to think
an exciting Business Innovation Project critically about theory and practice in an ethical and pro-
fessional manner.
❙❙ Benefit from a course backed by cutting-edge
research in Information Systems at Salford Business
Digital Innovation
School
The Digital Innovation module has been designed specifi-
cally to equip you with the practical and theoretical skills
This course gives you an opportunity to develop a de- needed for contemporary business settings; you will gain
tailed understanding of the role of information systems an understanding of the role of strategic business models
and technology (IS/T) in businesses around the world, that can exploit innovative and disruptive technolo-
along with a critical awareness of current and emerging gies such as Google Glass, 3D printing, and wearable
issues in this continually developing sector. technologies. The module will encourage you to critically
assess how social, disruptive and innovative technologies
You will learn from our expert team and external guest can become key business enablers and facilitate strategic
speakers, renowned for their specialist knowledge. You competitive advantages; this critical awareness will be
will also enjoy the programme’s emphasis on debate, underpinned by cutting-edge academic and practitioner
critique and interaction with other students and staff. research.
On completion of your course you will have the neces- Information Systems
sary skills to become an effective IS/T manager with You will develop a theoretical and practical understand-
strategically valuable capabilities in IS/T. ing of the needs of organisations when strategically plan-
ning, re-engineering, and integrating business informa-
tion systems. You will also achieve a holistic knowledge
of the critical role of IS/T, both at corporate and business
levels, enabling you to be ready to support and deliver
professional, ethical and legal services in IS/T implemen-
tation.
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Project Management, Leadership and Skills

Planning and Control
You will learn about the approaches, skills and methods
of effective project management, and the tools and
techniques required for planning, control, teamwork,
leadership and other key processes. All of these qualities
will develop your ability to lead complex projects.
Business Innovation Project (BIP)

Dissertation: a conventional dissertation of 12,000 to
15,000 words, consisting of a research question, aims
and objectives, rationale for undertaking the study, litera-
ture review, research methodology, analysis of findings,
conclusions and recommendations.
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MSc courses and LLM International Commercial Law
offered in exclusive partnership with:
SWISS QUALITY E D U C AT I O N
Application Form
Please fill this form and send it together with: Send the form, Curriculum Vitae, statement and certificates to:
• Latest Résumé/Curriculum Vitae Telefax: + 41 58 122 1112
• A 300 words personal statement about your ambition and motivation to E-mail: salford@rkc.edu (scanned),
study in this Masters programme Airmail: Robert Kennedy College Zürich GmbH – Technoparkstrasse 1, 8005 Zürich,
• Copy of your degree certificates and/or diplomas. Switzerland
First Name Last Name
E-mail Date of Birth Gender Male Female
Residence Address
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Highest Qualification Academic
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I will be paying the 100 Swiss Francs application fee by:

* In either case we will send you the payment instructions as soon as your application is received
Bank Transfer Credit Card
The overall tuition fees including registration will amount to 13’000 Swiss francs plus 2’000 Swiss Francs for the residency.
In case of admission you will need to pay the registration fee of 2500 Swiss Francs as acceptance of the admission offer.
Tuition fees will usually be invoiced on a monthly basis over 12 or 18 months. Please note that we do not offer any
scholarship or financial assistance.
Can you confirm that you have sufficient funds?

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I hereby apply to enroll at

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Technoparkstrasse 1 Phone: +41 58 122 1111 www.salford.rkc.edu
8005 Zürich, Switzerland Fax: + 41 58 122 1112 salford@rkc.edu
University of Salford
MSc courses and LLM International Commercial Law
offered in exclusive partnership with:
SWISS QUALITY E D U C AT I O N
Technoparkstrasse 1 – 8005 Zürich – Switzerland
T. +41 58 122 1111 – F. + 41 58 122 1112
www.salford.rkc.edu – salford@rkc.edu

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About the University of Salford

Salford University Business School

We are committed to developing business leaders and

From Salford to the World

MSc Information Systems Management at a

Duration Worldwide Recognition

The Residency costs, such as airfare and accommoda-

The University of Salford Online Masters

Founded in 1896 the University of Salford expertise Recognised Worldwide

MSc Information Systems Management

3 good reasons to study Information Course Details

MSc Information Systems Management

Project Management, Leadership and Skills

Business Innovation Project (BIP)

First Name Last Name

E-mail Date of Birth Gender Male Female

Highest Qualification Academic

Daytime Phone Evening Phone

I will be paying the 100 Swiss Francs application fee by:

Bank Transfer Credit Card

Can you confirm that you have sufficient funds?

I hereby apply to enroll at

Robert Kennedy College Zürich GmbH

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