Programme Overview:
- Duration:
- 1 Years / 2 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time / Part Time
- Mode of Delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Next Intake:
- 2021/2022 September
- Contact Name:
- Claire Nolan
- Contact Number:
- +353 0 1 716 8360
- Fees:
- Fee Information
The MSc in Information Systems incorporates aspects of information technology and data analytics with a firm grounding social science. The programme is interdisciplinary in nature and examines how information is gathered, analysed and communicated along with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence within the broader context of emerging ethical questions concerning the impact of technology in society.
Students will learn the core theoretical principles involved in the design, development and deployment of technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning and will gain the skills to utilise machine learning and social network analysis to uncover new information from datasets. They will also gain the skills to critically evaluate artificial intelligence and identify issues that pose potential ethical risk to organisations and society. The programme is flexible allowing for a range of specialisations such as human-computer interaction.
The MSc in Information Systems is designed for both non-technical and technical backgrounds. A central aim of this course is to ensure that all students gain the skills needed to participate in the design and critical evaluation of emerging technologies.
The programme engages students primarily through lectures, online learning exercises and group work as well as individual assignments
Information Systems encompass every aspect of society. Understanding how data is collected, processed, analysed and the principles underlying technologies such as artificial intelligence is key to the future success of many organisations from industry, government and NGOs.
The MSc in Information Systems teaches key skills currently in demand such as machine learning, data analytics and ethical evaluation of AI. The strong multi-disciplinary ethos of the School of Information and Communication ensures that students who graduate with the MSc in Information Systems will have strong skills in critical thinking and an ability to work alongside people from a range of backgrounds.
There is a growing job marked for information systems graduates with roles within consulting firms, software and technology companies, start-up companies and government and non-governmental organisations. The MSc in Information Systems is design with an eye to both present and future trends within the job market, particularly in relation to emerging trends in data analytics, technology and emerging societal questions.
Curricular information is subject to change
The MSc in Information Systems introduces students to core concepts in information systems, practical skills in processing and analysing information along with critical skills to evaluate ethical risks of technology in organisations and society. Students will gain:
· Knowledge of the foundations along with key theories and principles associated with information systems.
· Understanding of the historical context and principles of artificial intelligence.
· Skills in uncovering new information from large data sources using techniques such as machine learning and social network analysis.
· Critical skills required to evaluate the collection and processing of information and the broader impact on society.
· Ability to integrate ethical frameworks and conduct ethical risk assessments on artificial intelligence systems.
· Expertise to participate in cross-disciplinary teams on the design and deployment of emerging technologies.
· Project management competencies.
· A solid understanding of how to research a topic using published sources.
· Understanding of information technology and social computing, including its limitation, strengths and future possibilities, and issues in a constantly changing a complex world of information.
· Skills in conducting collaborative and team-based projects.
MSc Information Systems (W267) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7920
nonEU fee per year - € 19900
MSc Information Systems (W268) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 5115
nonEU fee per year - € 9950
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
Graduate Profile
Nour Mohammed Al Dawood,Saudi Arabia,
I chose UCD because I believe it is the best university in Dublin and it is well known around the world. UCD has a great atmosphere, places to study quietly, friendly staff and classmates and good resources in the library and online. I’d say to other international students to apply to UCD because employers are looking to
recruit students with an international outlook who are aware of other cultures and have the skills to work with colleagues, stakeholders and customers from around the world, and from my own experience Ireland is the best place to study in.
The following entry routes are available:
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised