Business Information Systems MSc

Programme title:	MSc Business Information Systems
Apply:	direct to the University
Start (ft):	September/ January
Start (pt):	September/ January
Mode:	full-time
Duration:	1 year full-time
Location:	Luton campus, Park Square
Faculty:	Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies & Science
Department:	Department of Computer Science & Technology

Summary

The MSc in Business Information Systems provides a balance between computing and business subjects. This is ideal for applicants who would like to gain a variety of skills, and who may wish to work with in a business/IT capacity.

The programme is designed to equip students with a comprehensive and in-depth sets of skills and knowledge at Master's level, enabling them to make the transition from study into employment.

The programme will equip students with the ability to critically evaluate data and information related to business operations, and at the end of the programme students should have the ability to operate within a strategic (business) capacity.

Why choose this course?

You will study in a friendly environment with state-of-the-art computer facilities
There are opportunities for Independent and Work-Related Learning
There are opportunities for professionals or employees wishing to pursue Continuing Professional Development via our individual taught modular scheme (Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate)

Career Opportunities

This programme will provide an academic grounding and training in essential computing (including information systems) and business skills to produce up-to-date, skilled and employable postgraduates.

The programme provides a good balance of hands-on (practical experience) as well as formal examinations, which is essential for a deep understanding of the subject.

Successful candidates could find employment as a:

Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Project Manager, IT consultant or IT/Business Lecturer

Opportunities for further study include:

PhD in Business, Computing and Information Systems relates research.

Teaching/learning methods and strategies

The MSc in Business Information Systems uses a number of teaching and learning strategies. Strategies used include: lectures, practicals, seminars, group work, discussion boards, individual and group-based assignments etc.

Assessment

Coursework assignments, exams, group work and Computer Assisted Assessments.

Dissertation/project and research

In order to successfully complete an MSc. in Business Information Systems you will be required to undertake a dissertation. The exact topic that covered will be successfully negotiated between the student and their supervisor. In full time mode you will be expected to undertake your dissertation in the 3rd semester of study. For part-time students the dissertation will be undertaken over a full academic year.

Further details about the programme

During the MSc you will study the following units, which are divided into three blocks, Block A, Block B and Block C:

Block A (September - January)

AAF001-6 Financial Analysis
CIS003-6 Applied Programming
CIS008-6 Secure Data Communications
CIS013-6 Managing Information Systems Strategy and Security Risks

Block B (January - June)

BSS002-6 Business Data Analysis
CIS010-6 Data Modelling and Management
CIS011-6 Professional Project Management
MAR009-6 Marketing

Block C (June - September (Sept. start) or January - June (Jan. start))

CIS000-6 MSc project (dissertation), Block A, B and C

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements apply for this course.

Special entry requirements

For international students, evidence of sufficient skill in English is required, with a minimum requirement being an IELTS score of 6.0, a TOEFL score of 580, or an equivalent score in TELAS, the University of Bedfordshire's own English language testing scheme.

Attendance

Full time students will study four modules per semester, with the possibility of some modules running in the daytime, and others running in the evening, usually from 6.30pm.

Find out more

For detailed information about the content of this programme please contact the Programme Manager - Dr Paul Sant:

E: paul.sant@beds.ac.uk
T: +44 (0) 1582 74 3705
F: +44 (0) 1582 489212

Related Links

• Read the full course information (programme specification)
• Department of Computer Science and Technology Staff Profiles: Dr Paul Sant

Related courses

MSc by Research (M Res) or PhD opportunities : Research Graduate School

Further Study Opportunities

Students wishing to undertake further study could consider undertaking research degrees (Masters by Research or PhD). For further information please visit the Research Graduate School

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