Systems Thinking in Practice (F47) (Taught)

This MSc has the development of holistic thinking skills and appreciation of multiple perspectives at its core. Systems thinking skills are relevant in many areas, such as business, development, engineering, environment, health, IT, and organisational change. You’ll gain insights into how other people think about situations and learn to apply concepts, tools and techniques developed by systems thinkers. You’ll choose option modules from business management, development management, engineering, environmental management and innovation management. The final project extends your ways of thinking and acting in practice to improve a complex situation of interest to you.

Key features of the course

• Develop advanced systems thinking skills to understand and respond to complex, interconnected challenges

• Apply practical tools and approaches directly to real-world situations in your own context

• Customise your learning through module choices relevant to your career or interests

• Strengthen your ability to lead change ethically and collaboratively, engaging stakeholders and improving complex systems

Course Modules

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study two compulsory 30-credit systems thinking modules, choose 90 credits from a range of option modules, and complete your degree with a 30-credit project module.