MSc Information Systems - e-Government: The University of Manchester

Course description

E-Government is one of the four pathways for the MSc Information Systems course.

ICT is having a major impact on the way governments are run and how they communicate with citizens. Today's governments have to be accessible and accountable and you can help them achieve this goal by understanding and exploiting the latest technology.

You study the relationship between ICT and e-government and have the opportunity to view your learning in an international context. You analyse and evaluate contemporary governmental practices and learn to apply technologies such as the internet and world wide web to governmental practice.

You learn how to effectively use information systems (IS) to address e-Government issues such as transparency, mass communication and dialogue with citizens, as well as looking at key trends in IT that may affect e-Government in the future. You also study the relationships between different e-governmental models, and the internet and network architectures and technologies that support them. You to develop expertise in managing, designing and deploying ICT in an e-government context.

Module details

The course consists of two taught semesters followed by the dissertation.

You are required to study the following core options:

• IT Leadership Forum
• IS Research Methods and Practice

Plus three core units:

• Application and Evaluation of IS
• e-Government
• IT Trends

You then take three optional course units from a range of subjects available on the course.

Having completed the taught element of the course you will carry out an original piece of research. You will have a supervisor, who will discuss your choice of research project with you and advise and guide you through the process.

Entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview:

They normally look for a UK bachelor degree with upper second class honours, or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline.

When assessing your academic record they take into account your grade average, position in class, references, and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. They particularly welcome applications from institutions of high ranking and repute.

English language: If English is not your first language, you are required to take an English language test to prove your level of proficiency.

They accept the following tests and minimum scores:

• IELTS: 7.0 with no individual element below 6.0
• TOEFL Paper-based: 623
• TOEFL Internet-based: 100 with no individual element below 20
• Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE): Minimum grade C. Please note Cambridge First Certificate is not accepted.
• Cambridge Advanced Examination (CAE): Minimum grade B. Please note Cambridge First Certificate is not accepted.
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum grade A with no element below C