Newcastle University

Computer Science

E-Business (Information Systems) MSc

12 months full time

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £8,500
International: full time £15,165
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

This programme aims to provide graduates with a key understanding of the ever evolving E-landscape, with a particular emphasis on information systems. It aims to provide the practical skills and knowledge necessary to translate the application of these technologies into strategic organisational objectives.

Programme Description

The programme comprises compulsory modules (60 credits), specialist optional modules (60 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

Compulsory modules (which are undertaken by all E-Business students, including those on the partner E-Marketing and E-Business degrees), cover the fundamentals of e-business management including: understanding organisations; consultancy project; and e-business. You also attend an advanced seminar series. Specialist optional modules include: network and web technologies; information systems; internet technology and electronic commerce; and research methods for e-business and information systems.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

Normally an upper-second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in computing science. If you hold a non-standard qualification, and/or have relevant work experience, please contact the School and speak to 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.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English Language requirements for this degree programme, you may want to consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University.  INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses to help you prepare for study in the UK including the Graduate Diploma in Business and Social Sciences.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

UK/EU students: own employer.
International students: own government; University scholarships.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For more information about this programme and to register your interest please see the Newcastle University Business School website.

For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Office
Newcastle University Business School
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 1580
E-mail: nubs@ncl.ac.uk