Newcastle University

MSc E-Business (Information Systems)

The rapid evolution of information and communications technologies has dramatically altered the way in which we manage global business practice, with successful competitive advantage dependent on a company’s ability to effectively harness the ever evolving E-landscape.

Professionals with a key understanding of this specialist area are therefore in increasing demand, having both the practical skills and knowledge to translate the application of these technologies into strategic organisational objectives.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is aimed at graduates of all disciplines (no computer programming experience is required), who are interested in a management career with a strong emphasis on e-business, with a particular prominence given to E-Information Systems within this context. On completion, we expect graduates to bridge the gap between managers who may lack the technical experience of computer scientists, and computer scientists who may lack business management expertise.

Programme Description

The programme is managed in three parts, the first part consists of 70 credits of compulsory modules (which are undertaken by all E-Business students, including those on the partner E-Business and E-Information systems degrees), and covers the fundamentals of E-Business management including modules such as; Understanding Organisations, Computer Environments and E Business, alongside an Advanced seminar series.

Students then undertake a further 50 credits of specialist modules aligned to their chosen degree programme. For E-Business (Information Systems) participants, this incorporates subjects such as; Network and Web Technologies; Information Systems and Research methods for E-Business and Information Systems. A 60 credit dissertation is then undertaken during the final semester.

Programme structure

Semester 1

E-business Understanding Organisations

Internet Technology and Electronic Commerce Information Systems

Semester 2

Consultancy Project Advanced Seminars

Computing Research Methods

Network and Web Technologies

Semester 3

Dissertation

On completion of the programme (180 credits), students are awarded an MSc in E-Business (Information Systems).

Entry Requirements

Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree (2:1) or international equivalent. If you hold a non-standard qualification, and/or have relevant work experience, please contact the Degree Programme Director before you apply. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with no less than 6.0 in any element. No computer programming experience is required. Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme, although you are encouraged to apply as early as possible. However, visa-entry international students must apply by mid July 2011 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place for September 2011 entry.

An application can be made online at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/