The M.S Information System course aims to equip students to work professionally within an information systems environment. In particular, the course aims to develop reflective academic skills and provide technical knowledge and skills associated with the development and management of information systems and related software and equipment.

It is intended for those with non-computing qualifications who now wish to enter the field of computing and so no prior experience of computer programming or systems analysis is assumed. However, familiarity with a range of computer software (word processing, spreadsheets, etc.) and the use of the Internet is presumed.