Location:

London, United Kingdom

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Master

Specialty:

Business Information Systems

Program Overview

Program Description:

Aims of the course Knowledge management is a key management discipline that focuses on the effective gathering, organisation, storage, dissemination and flow of information and knowledge within organisations. We aim to provide you with the skills to effectively deploy knowledge management techniques to enable the successful leveraging of the value of information and knowledge assets within an organisational context. The course attracts information and knowledge professionals working within sectors as diverse as financial services, legal, executive search and recruitment, oil and gas exploration, pharmaceutical and biotech, health, education, the defence sector and also from the public and voluntary sectors. All modules are focused on developing applied skills while providing a sound understanding of the underlying theoretical base. There is a focus on group work during teaching sessions. You can undertake information auditing and knowledge mapping exercises and carry out evaluations of KM processes with fellow students through an analysis of case studies. You may also consider the risks of non-conformance to legal requirements such as Data Protection and Freedom of Information. This course is accredited by the professional body, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).