Information Systems and Digital Business Innovation Lancaster University

Overview

Through the Information Systems and Digital Business Innovation course from Lancaster University you will develop the skills and insight to guide both established and digital-native organisations through change.

When it’s time to showcase what you’ve learned in your final assessment, you can choose to craft a digital start-up plan, deliver a live consulting project, or pursue a classic research dissertation. Workshops, case studies, and simulations enable you to translate theory into action, so you will be ready to create value from the day you graduate.

Career opportunities:

MSc Information Systems and Digital Business Innovation graduates have the technical acumen and strategic insight to excel in roles across industries, including corporate environments, consulting firms, and digital service organisations. In previous years, students who graduated from our Digital Business, Innovation and Management MSc have secured jobs at leading international firms such as BP, KPMG, Amazon, and the NHS. Others became digital entrepreneurs, and some completed their PhD degrees and became academics in leading research institutes.

Typical career destinations include:

• Digital Transformation Consultant: Driving organisational change through digital innovation and technology adoption.
• Information Systems Manager: Overseeing IS implementation, maintenance, and enhancement within organisations.
• IT-Business Analyst: Bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions through strategic analysis and planning.
• Cyber Security Specialist/Manager: Designing and managing secure systems to protect organisations from cyber threats.
• Digital Solutions Analyst: Developing and optimising digital tools and platforms to enhance business operations.
• Enterprise Systems Consultant: Advising organisations on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and analytics for efficiency.
• Data Analyst/Business Intelligence Analyst: Analysing complex data to inform business decisions and strategies.
• Digital Marketing Manager: Crafting and executing digital strategies to enhance brand presence and audience engagement.
• Social Media Strategist/Consultant: Managing and optimising social media campaigns to drive business goals.
• Start-up Entrepreneur: Launching innovative digital ventures leveraging technology and business insights.