What can I do with a degree in…..
Information Systems, Management
and Innovation
Technology-based innovation is at the forefront of business growth around the world. This degree will allow
you to consider roles in the design, development and deployment of digital solutions, products and services
in a range of industries and organisations. Roles may be in technology consulting, entrepreneurial
opportunities in data analytics or opportunities in building and developing new business networks. You may
want to work for a smaller start-up company, household names in technology, and in a range of sectors, e.g.
financial services, manufacturing, retail, government etc.
The structure of the course which matches traditional academic core study with group work, personal
projects and optional placements will allow you to develop many of the skills employers look for, including
strategic business analysis, innovation, entrepreneurship, systems thinking, social aspects and project
management. The opportunity to take optional modules both within and outside WBS will give you the
scope to follow your own interests or career ideas as your degree progresses. Engagement with top
business professionals through events, guest lectures and workshops will help you make informed decision
about your future in this field.
Why Warwick?
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Warwick Business School (WBS) is ranked 4th in the UK by the Financial Times
Warwick’s involvement in innovation and entrepreneurship through the Warwick Innovation Centre and
the International Institute for Product and Service Innovation gives students a range of ways to engage
with employers, new trends and new ideas
We attract students with talent and ambition: the leaders of tomorrow. Our student body encompasses
over 150 nationalities and with over 30,000 graduates we also have an active and supportive network of
alumni for you to tap into immediately
As well as academic excellence and employment prospects, Warwick is home to a vibrant student
community. Located on a picturesque campus with world class facilities, it is the ideal environment to
study, live and relax
What roles might you go into?
Types of roles likely to fit with this degree include business systems analysis, IS/IT resource manager, IT/IS
service manager, IT consultant, outsourcing contract negotiator, monitoring and management consultant,
user support manager, IT project manager; knowledge management roles, data analyst, information
manager, and many other jobs in systems architecture and entrepreneurship.
How healthy is the market place for jobs?
“Rates of job creation at UK technology companies have outpaced the private sector as a whole for the past
four years, according to the first detailed portrait of employment in the sector.”
KPMG Study October 2013
“You can’t go three to five years without having to refresh your equipment, particularly in a recession, for
cost take-out, and to increase productivity. If you want to compete and stay on top, you’re going to invest in
technology.”
Tudor Aw, Head of Technology for KPMG Europe
Graduate recruiters tell us that what they want from applicants is:
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A good degree from a good university
Work experience
Involvement in extra-curricular activities
The ability to describe and articulate their unique achievements and skills
At Warwick Business School you have the opportunity to access all of the above, and your Careers
Service is here to help you achieve your goals.
Find out more at: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/scs/started/first-year/
“If you look at history, innovation doesn't come just from giving people incentives; it comes from creating
environments where their ideas can connect.”
Steve Johnson, Author
Find out about career paths and employment destinations of recent graduates from the University of
Warwick: go.warwick.ac.uk/whatdowarwickgradsdo