Master of Science in Information Systems

Welcome Message from the Coordinator

I am thrilled to warmly welcome you to the Master of Science in Information Systems programme. The field of information systems is at the forefront of innovation, driving transformation across various industries and sectors. Your presence here signifies a commitment to intellectual exploration and academic excellence, and we are thrilled to have you as part of our vibrant academic community.
By choosing to pursue an MSc in Information Systems, you have taken a commendable step towards shaping the future of technology and business. This graduate programme offers a unique opportunity for you to engage in advanced research, critical thinking, and innovation within the field of information systems.

Our faculty members possess profound expertise in their fields and contribute a wealth of experience to our educational setting. I strongly encourage you to seize every opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills, establish connections, and cultivate meaningful relationships with academics and colleagues. I hope that you achieve the highest level of success in your academic trajectory.
I wish you the utmost success.

Philosophy of the Programme

This programme is designed to cultivate information systems professionals who possess a profound comprehension of information systems concepts, modelling, integration, and their alignment with business strategy. In addition, the curriculum seeks to equip students with an extensive understanding of big-data computing solutions for business challenges, as well as cloud computing technologies that underpin current and evolving digital platforms driving business model changes.

Programme Objectives

The objectives of the MSc in Information Systems programme are to:

• Expose students to information systems concepts, principles, and models in line with organisational needs and strategies.

• Analyse the global and local dimensions and implications for building and implementing information systems in support of organisational and national goals.

• Discuss cloud computing technologies that underlie current and evolving digital platforms driving changes in business models.

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to drive transformational changes in organisations using information systems.

• Provide students with a comprehensive view of managing IT projects from conducting feasibility studies, planning, scheduling, budgeting and controlling project activities.

• Expose students to the legal ramifications of cyberspace and the digitalisation of economic activities.

• Develop students’ capacity in blending IT and entrepreneurship knowledge and skills in business innovations.

• Develop students understanding and application of big-data computing solutions to business problems.

Outcome of the Programme

• Apply information systems concepts, principles, and models in line with organisational needs and strategies.

• Appreciate the global and local dimensions and the implications for building and implementing information systems in support of organisational and national goals.

• Design and implement information systems taking into consideration cloud computing technologies that enable digital platforms and changes in business models.

• Apply the knowledge and skills to drive transformational changes using information systems.

• Manage IT projects from conducting feasibility studies, planning, scheduling, budgeting, and controlling project activities.

• Implement and use information systems considering the legal ramifications of cyberspace and the digitalisation of economic activities.

• Apply IT and entrepreneurship knowledge and skills in business innovations.

• Adopt big-data computing solutions to business problems.

Programme Structure

Programme Coordinator’s Profile

Zillah Boye-Doe is a lecturer with the Department of Communication, Faculty of Information and Communications Studies at the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Preceding that, she served as a Graduate Assistant at the School of Graduate Studies, UPSA.

Miss Boye-Doe holds a Diploma and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. She has additionally obtained a Master of Arts degree in Brands and Communications Management and an MPhil in Leadership, both from the same institution.