Advanced Management (Complex Systems), MSc

Transform your organisation. Managing complex systems effectively.

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Course Overview

Do you want to be the driving force for change in complex systems? Are you ready to master the intricacies of managing complexity?

This innovative course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex systems effectively in various sectors, including but not limited to ICT, Engineering, Aquaculture, Defence, Cyber Security and Health and Care.

Offering a unique blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications that are drawn from real-world case studies from public and private sector. The programme combines theories and models from complex systems, socio-technical systems, and complexity theory.

You will learn about the principles of asset management, operations management and complexity theory and how it can be applied to real-world situations.

This programme with enable you to learn about the importance of socio-technical systems and how they are essential for managing complex systems effectively.

Upon completion you will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage complex systems effectively in various sectors.

You will be able to apply the principles of complexity theory and socio-technical systems to solve complex problems and make effective decisions. As a Complex Systems graduate, you will be highly sought after by public and private sector organizations for their ability to manage complex systems and their cross-sector applicability.

Why Advanced Management (Complex Systems) at Swansea?

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 
  • Be the key driving force for change in complex systems.
  • Access to world-class academics with extensive experience of working from various sectors, providing practical insights into managing complex systems. Students will learn how to apply theoretical concepts to address real challenges. 
  • Innovative teaching blends theory with practice through case analysis, participant observation, role play and master classes by subject experts.
  • Confront contemporary issues in relation to the transformation and improvement of health and social care.
  • Explore the methods for dealing with contemporary services by exploring the key features of high performance organisations.
  • Promote innovation and the challenges of uncertainty and disruption.
  • Gain knowledge on managing complex systems and apply principles of complexity theory and socio-technical systems makes them valuable across multiple industries.
  • Equips professionals with the perspective and methods for dealing with contemporary services by exploring the key features of high performance organisations.

Your Complex Systems Course Experience

You will gain new insights and a transformative experience by mastering the art of managing complex systems across various industries.

Developing a deep understanding of complexity theory, socio-technical systems, and related methodologies, allowing you to approach complex challenges with confidence and precision. Through practical applications and real-world case studies you will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become highly effective problem solvers and decision-makers in an ever-evolving and interconnected world.

Graduates will emerge from this programme with the expertise and skills to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and make effective changes to services.

Employment Opportunities

Completing this MSc programme provide you with advanced skills and knowledge of management approaches in organisations that operate in complex environments and that need to produce highly reliable outcomes. This will lead to improved decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, making you a valuable asset to your organisation. Additionally, the programme focuses on reliability in complex industries can help you contribute to higher-quality outcomes, further increasing your value as employees.

Modules

You will study a range of modules, before undertaking an independent project in your final semester.

The programme is based on the interaction between theory and practice and will provide you with the principles of complexity theory and socio-technical systems to solve complex problems and make effective decisions.

Modules typically include: Exploring Organisational Purpose, Navigating Innovation & Change, Asset Management, Operations Management, Complex Systems: People & Systems, and Research in Action.