Records Management education opportunities
Do you want to position yourself for a wider range of
information/records management career opportunities by studying for a
postgraduate qualification? The MSc Records Management programme from
Northumbria University is directly linked to career improvement with
many graduates achieving promotion in their own organisations or moving
on to more senior positions elsewhere on completion.
This 2-year part-time distance learning degree programme is specially
designed for people who are already working in or moving into a records
or information management role. Reasons for choosing this programme
include:
* Content
"A unique and outstanding programme" Society of Archivists Accreditation
Panel, 2007
o depth and breadth with separate modules on records management
principles, practice and electronic recordkeeping, positioned in the
context of organisational drivers and broader information management
o contemporary curriculum informed by research, experienced staff,
professional activity and Visiting Professors
o research methods module applicable in the workplace and academia
o podcasts from leading experts
* Delivery
o 2-year distance learning programme with two optional study
schools
o very high standard study materials and activities that are an
immediate support for participants' daily work
o interactive virtual learning environment - delivering learning
materials, facilitating discussions, sharing opinions and experience,
maintaining a supportive learner-tutor network.
o excellent distance learner library support, award-winning IT and
electronic library information system (NORA)
* Reputation
o recognised as a centre of excellence for records management
education and research www.northumbria.ac.uk/acerm/
o successful distance learning delivery with high completion rates
o collaboration with Northumbria's Law School on LLM Information
Rights
It is also possible to complete a PG Diploma in Records Management or
study individual modules.
The end of June application deadline for September 2009 start is
approaching...To access the online application form and find out more
about the programme visit
http://northumbria.ac.uk/?view=CourseDetail&code=DTDRCM6
If you would like an informal chat with us please do not hesitate to
contact:
Julie McLeod ([log in to unmask]), telephone +44 (0)191 227
3764
or contact our School Office on (0191) 2274739
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