MSc Information Systems Management — Study Online from Japan

Advance your career from where you are today. The MSc Information Systems Management empowers you to lead digital transformation, design resilient information architectures, and align technology with strategy—without pausing your life in Japan. Whether you are in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo, or on the Shinkansen between meetings, your path to a future-ready tech leadership role can start right now.

Delivered in exclusive partnership between the University of Salford and Robert Kennedy College, this master’s programme blends rigorous academic foundations with practical, globally applicable frameworks. The curriculum’s theory and tools are built to travel with you—equally relevant to multinational enterprises, dynamic startups, and public-sector initiatives across the world.

Awarded a British Degree Recognised Internationally

Stand out with a British master’s degree respected across borders and industries. Your qualification signals a high standard of academic achievement and a globally benchmarked approach to information systems management—credibility that resonates whether you’re engaging with partners in APAC, North America, or Europe.

This recognition can accelerate your mobility across roles and regions. From cross-border project leadership to global IT governance, your degree can help open doors in multinational companies, international organisations, and high-growth tech ecosystems.

Complete the Programme 100% Online in as Little as 1 Year

Your goals shouldn’t wait. With an accelerated pathway, you can move from intention to impact quickly—completing your master’s in as little as 12 months while maintaining your professional momentum in Japan.

The online structure blends depth with efficiency, guiding you through core competencies—enterprise architecture, IS strategy, change management, data governance—so you can apply new insights at work immediately, even before graduation.

No Fixed Times or Dates—Truly Flexible Learning

Life and work don’t always follow a timetable. This programme is designed for asynchronous learning, so there is no requirement to be online at specific times or dates. You decide when to watch lectures, contribute to discussions, and complete assignments.

Whether you prefer early mornings before the workday, evenings after family time, or weekends, you can pace your learning around your schedule and energy, not the other way around.

Study Anywhere—Even Offline with Our Mobile App

Where you learn is up to you. Study from home, during business trips, or while exploring Japan’s countryside. With our mobile app, you can download study materials and watch lectures offline, keeping your momentum even when connectivity is limited.

This flexibility makes the programme ideal for professionals on the move. Turn transit time into learning time, and transform everyday moments into progress toward your degree.

Open-Book Assessments that Reflect Real-World Practice

We emphasise open-book assessments instead of traditional question/answer exams. This approach mirrors real professional scenarios where leaders leverage frameworks, literature, and tools to craft solutions—prioritising critical thinking over memorisation.

You’ll demonstrate mastery by applying concepts to case studies and real challenges—building a portfolio of evidence that showcases your ability to navigate complex, ambiguous problems with clarity and rigour.

Learn from Faculty with World-Renowned Credentials

Be mentored by tutors and faculty who graduated from renowned institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, EPFL, the University of Basel, and Washington University in St. Louis. Their academic pedigree and global perspectives enrich every module.

Beyond credentials, they bring industry-tested insights into digital strategy, systems integration, data-driven decision-making, and organisational change—bridging theory with practice in ways that elevate your learning experience.

Join a Diverse, Global Community

Collaborate with a student base from over 130 countries. Expand your professional network, exchange perspectives across markets, and build lasting connections that extend far beyond graduation.

Our alumni work for international organisations like Google, Microsoft, Intel, Samsung, Tencent, Siemens, Sony, IBM, Verizon, Dell, Mitsubishi Power, University of Tsukuba, Honda, United Nations, ICRC, and The World Bank.

Manageable Fees with Up to 18 Monthly Interest-Free Instalments

Your education is an investment—made more accessible through flexible payment options. Programme fees can be paid in up to 18 monthly interest-free instalments, helping you plan with confidence.

This structure allows you to align your cash flow with your study plan, so you can focus on mastering the curriculum without compromising your financial stability.

How This MSc Can Elevate Your Career in Japan

Japan’s advanced manufacturing, automotive, and robotics sectors demand leaders who understand both operational excellence and digital transformation. With competencies in enterprise systems, data governance, and IT strategy, you can drive initiatives such as smart factory integration (IoT/IIoT), predictive maintenance analytics, and supply chain visibility—skills prized by companies like Toyota, Honda, Sony, and Mitsubishi Power.

In high-tech and electronics, telecoms, and fintech—spanning giants and fast-scaling startups—information systems leaders are shaping secure cloud migration, platform interoperability, data ethics, and customer experience personalisation. Your MSc equips you to design architectures that scale, govern data responsibly, and align platforms with business outcomes across Japan’s innovation hubs.

Public and private organisations across Japan are accelerating digital services, cybersecurity resilience, and AI-enabled decision-making. With this degree, you can contribute to initiatives in smart cities, sustainable infrastructure, healthcare informatics, and education technology—translating global best practices into tangible impact for communities and businesses nationwide.

Shape the Future Without Leaving Japan

Your ambition is global—even if your base is Japan. This MSc helps you build the technical fluency, strategic insight, and leadership presence to guide complex transformations across industries and borders. You’ll emerge with a clear, actionable perspective on how information systems can unlock value—today and for the long term.

Ready to go deeper and see the full curriculum, admissions details, and study experience? Request our course catalogue and take the next step toward your MSc Information Systems Management.