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Management and Information Systems: Change and Development MSc (Distance Learning)

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Approximately 80 applications were received for entry in 2010/11, and 21 students enrolled on the course.


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Degree awarded: Master of Science

Duration: 33 Months. [Part-Time - Distance Learning]

Entry requirements: Applicants should have a good first degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from an approved university, and are expected to have one year's full-time or two years' part-time work experience. Admission of candidates who do not meet this criterion may be approved if satisfactory evidence of postgraduate study, research or professional experience can be provided. Prior computing expertise is not a pre-requisite for entry onto the programme

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (part-time distance learning)
    UK/EU students: £530 per 15 credits £2,260 dissertation
    International students: £1,025 per 15 credits £4,100 dissertation

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

Scholarships/sponsorships:

Scholarships/sponsorships: Many students on our distance learning programmes are funded by their employer or national governments.  Further information about funding sources, including details of internal scholarships and Equity & Merit scholarships (for Bangladeshi, Rwandan and Ugandan applicants- Open for applications September 2013) can be found by following this link .

Contact email: Leann.Finch@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: +44 (0) 161 275 7446

How to apply:

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