The Open University

The Open University

Master of Science in Systems Thinking in Practice

The Master of Science in Systems Thinking in Practice in Technicians and Support Services is offered by The Open University.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

This MSc has the development of skills in holistic thinking, and appreciation of multiple perspectives at its core. These skills are relevant to many different domains: e.g. health, business, local government, environment, development, engineering, organisation change and IT management. The student will gain insights into the range of ways in which other people think about particular situations and how to apply a wide range of concepts, tools and techniques developed by systems thinkers. The student will also learn to appreciate and develop your own ways of thinking in practice, becoming aware of how it can act to bring about improvements in messy situations.

Key features of the course
  • Offers the student the choice of a research route or a professional route.
  • Both routes develop essential skills for addressing systems thinking issues systematically in your own context, and extend your knowledge of recent research and research methods.
  • Concludes with either a substantial piece of independent study on a topic of professional interest to the student require, or a more academic in-depth research project.

Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:

Stage 1 (120 credits):

  • Module 1 
  • Module 2

Stage 2 (60 credits):
Student will choose either:
  • a research route
  • a professional route
How long it takes
3 years.

Entry requirements
To start Stage 1 of this degree, student should normally hold a UK bachelors degree, or equivalent. It may be possible to demonstrate their ability to study at postgraduate level by successfully completing a module and linking your studies to the programme at a later date.




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