Business Information Technology - MSc - Full-time

Regardless of the economic environment, organisations always try to maximise their resources in pursuit of business objectives. This often involves the effective use of Information Technology by management to increase efficiency and improve corporate performance. This route to improvement has not always been successful, and Information Technology solutions, if badly conceived or applied, have been shown to have as much potential to cause damage as they have to underpin success.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to be an effective agent for change in the application of Information Technology to Business processes. You will learn the nature of the underlying technology and how to successfully apply it in a range of business environments using industry standard technology and techniques. Modules examine the characteristics of business information systems, how they are designed and how they can be successfully implemented in the working environment. This course is aimed at closing the capability gap between technology practitioners and generic managers to produce individuals who are equipped to operate in the corporate environment, yet be aware of the nature of the technology and be able to interact with specialists to deliver successful IT projects. It is suitable for individuals with a management background wishing to specialise in the area of Information System technology or technology specialists wishing to move in to managerial roles. You'll develop creative abilities and a critical understanding in your chosen area of interest, as well as an excellent understanding of theory and practice in business information technology. You will gain transferable skills, such as oral and written communication, time management and group working, all of which you will find valuable in your future career. interactive systems design, usability engineering, information engineering, software engineering, IT project management, IT consultancy, networks design/ analysis / management, IT security, database design and implementation. View Full Screen

What's involved This is a full-time course studied over one year. It requires an intensive period of study, involving lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. While classes for each module may account for only three or four hours a week, you'll be expected to commit at least 13 hours per week per module. As a full-time student you'll take three modules per trimester, for the first two trimesters. This course is also available part-time, with one or two modules studied per trimester. Subjects include PgCert:Information Systems Engineering; Management of Software Projects; Sources of Competitive Advantage. PgDip:Enterprise Information Systems with SAP; Group Project; Web-enabled Business; Web Design & Development. MSc:Dissertation.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseAn honours degree, or equivalent, in a discipline with some IT, and/or business content. If you have alternative qualifications or experience, you will be considered on an individual basis.To check the equivalence of your qualifications or experience, contact us using the enquiries button.Fees Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £3,750 £3,750 European Union £3,750 £3,750 Rest of UK £3,750 £3,750 Overseas £12,030 £12,510 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.