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    Information management degrees abroad

    Information management describes the process of collecting, organizing, storing, and distributing data. It’s a subject that blends together computer science, business, management and information technology.

    In today’s digital world, information management systems form the backbone of many business operations. You’ll learn how to design, implement and operate information systems to meet the needs of businesses. As well as developing your practical application skills, you’ll become familiar with the theory underlying the field.

    The world of technology is incredibly fast-paced and competitive, with advances being made on a daily basis. Studying overseas an invaluable opportunity to broaden your cultural horizons and immerse yourself in the pioneering developments that are taking place across the globe.

    Information management program structure

    You can study information management as a bachelor’s degree over a minimum of three years, but four-year courses integrating a sandwich year are also common. Placements allow students to put what they’ve learned into practice and gather crucial industry experience.

    If you’re excited by the prospect of studying in the US, you’ll probably know that undergraduate degrees follow the liberal arts model. You’ll take a combination of general education classes and courses specific to your information management major.

    Those looking to extend their knowledge and take their employability to the next level will find plenty of excellent master’s and doctoral programs. MSc courses normally last between one and two years, with research-based PhDs adding a few more years on top. Your timetable will blend theoretical and practical-based teaching. You’ll be expected to attend a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and laboratories. The modules included in information management programs vary from university to university. That said, most aim to provide students with a solid grounding in these fundamentals:

    • Introduction to information management systems
    • Systems analysis and design
    • New technology and advances in information systems
    • Information security
    • Improving business processes and efficiency
    • Introduction to programming
    • Software engineering
    • Business analytics
    Information management program structure

    You can study information management as a bachelor’s degree over a minimum of three years, but four-year courses integrating a sandwich year are also common. Placements allow students to put what they’ve learned into practice and gather crucial industry experience.

    If you’re excited by the prospect of studying in the US, you’ll probably know that undergraduate degrees follow the liberal arts model. You’ll take a combination of general education classes and courses specific to your information management major.

    Those looking to extend their knowledge and take their employability to the next level will find plenty of excellent master’s and doctoral programs. MSc courses normally last between one and two years, with research-based PhDs adding a few more years on top. Your timetable will blend theoretical and practical-based teaching. You’ll be expected to attend a range of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and laboratories. The modules included in information management programs vary from university to university. That said, most aim to provide students with a solid grounding in these fundamentals:

    • Introduction to information management systems
    • Systems analysis and design
    • New technology and advances in information systems
    • Information security
    • Improving business processes and efficiency
    • Introduction to programming
    • Software engineering
    • Business analytics

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    Information management undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in information management

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      Business Information Management - BA (Hons) York St John University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,750 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Health Informatics and Information Management - BSc Florida A&M University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,940 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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      Health Informatics and Information Management - BSc University of Central Florida, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,478 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      May, August, January
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      Health Information Management - BSc University of Kansas, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      26,960 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, June, January
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      Health Information Management - BA Felician University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      33,750 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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    Associate in information management

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      Health Information Management - ASc St. Charles Community College, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      5,520 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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    Diploma in information management

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      Health Information Management - PBcDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      28 months
      Annual tuition fee
      24,300 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Information management graduate programs

    Master's in information management

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      Biomedical and Health Informatics: Health Information Management/Health Data Science - MSc State University of New York at Oswego, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,772 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August
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      Building Information Management - MSc University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,600 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Business Administration (Information Management & Business Analitics) - MBA Clark University, USA

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      20 months
      Annual tuition fee
      35,844 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Geographical Information Management - MSc Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,500 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
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      Health Administration: Health Informatics and Information management - MHA University of Regina, Canada

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,666 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, September, May
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    Doctorate in information management

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      Computer Science (Information Management Entering with Bachelor's Degree) - PhD Texas State University, USA

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,034 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
      Show program overview about Computer Science (Information Management Entering with Bachelor's Degree)
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    Future information management careers

    Almost all businesses and companies need to effectively manage their information to improve efficiency and comply with data legislation. Therefore, your specialist knowledge and skills will open up endless career opportunities across a range of sectors.

    Here’s a list of some of the positions graduates frequently land:

    • Information systems manager
    • Senior systems analyst
    • Data manager
    • IT consultant
    • Data scientist
    • Application analyst
    • Cybersecurity analyst
    • Software engineer

    If you’re unsure of what direction to take your career in after graduation, consider participating in some relevant work experience. Your university’s career service can help you apply for placements, perfect your resume, and nail your interview techniques.