E-Business MSc

Full time: 12 months

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Profile

Our contemporary E-Business MSc prepares you for an ever-changing complex and digital landscape. You will graduate ready to take on total responsibility to foster, implement and evaluate e-business initiatives, in all the functional areas of an organisation.

About this course

Digital technologies have changed the way organisations conduct business. They afford new ways of working, new opportunities, but also present new challenges for digital businesses.

In a world where decision-making is ambiguous, this course will challenge you to think in new and varied ways for a turbulent and fast-moving digital age. There is great demand for e-business professionals and this Master’s supports various career paths to further your career interests.

What you'll learn

You will cover the core components of E-Business, which include:

discussions on leading-edge technologies
developing an appreciation of long-term business strategies
the ability to focus on the enterprise and entrepreneurial components with a clear focus on creativity and innovation
the alignment of people behaviour internally and externally to an organisation

Your development

experience real-life practice as you develop an enterprise start-up. You will apply lean start-up theory by getting involved in creativity, innovation and the design to your digital business
prepare for your career in the digital world of business through our School-wide employability and professional development programme
use industry standard software to analyse data in our new Data Analytics for Managers module to address organisational problems and opportunities
connect with, and hear from, digital and tech innovation leaders through guest lectures
explore how to discover value and access challenges from emerging business and technology

Accreditation

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown and we are one of only 20 to have these accreditations in the UK.

Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

Our staff

This course has strong links with industry. Our staff are world-class researchers and some have been successful entrepreneurs, consultants or top level managers in government agencies or corporations such as IBM, Oracle, and Philips. You will be taught by:

Dr Janette Young (Degree Programme Director)
Dr Arturo Vega
Dr Rebecca Casey
Dr Ana Javornik
Dr Adrian Small
Professor Savvas Papagiannidis
Dr Karen Elliott
Dr Paul Richter

Delivery

The course offers a complete and balanced combination of modules on e-business. You will start by studying the fundamentals of e-business, gradually developing your analytical and practical skills. By the end of the course you will meet the most demanding professional and academic requirements.

Newcastle Helix

Benefit from connections with Newcastle’s £350 million flagship project the ‘Newcastle Helix’, which brings together academic, the public sector, communities, business and industry. This ambitious project is stimulating far-reaching networks in technology and systems innovation.

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University, with over 3,100 students representing over 80 nationalities. The School's new location and modern design allows it to:

unite world-class research, teaching, enterprise and innovative activities under one roof
develop and strengthen relationships between staff and students
facilitate collaborative links between the School and the business community

Our facilities provide:

a flexible and dedicated conference suite with panoramic views across the city
Wi-Fi enabled connectivity throughout the building, including three computer clusters housing approximately 120 PCs
four large lecture theatres and 21 seminar rooms, providing comfortable teaching and group study space
a dedicated Hub, Base, and Lounge providing a balanced mix of study space and relaxation areas
a contemporary café

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Contact Us

Dr Janette Young
Degree Programme Director
Newcastle University Business School
Telephone: +44(0) 191 208 1503
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Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Modules for 2019 entry

Compulsory modules

You will take the following compulsory modules:

Module changes

Course content changes

Course content changes periodically to reflect:

changing staff expertise
recent developments in the discipline
the requirements of external bodies and partners
student feedback

Optional module availability

An optional module may not run if there are insufficient numbers of students interested in it.
You may not be able to select an optional module if it has a capped number and demand exceeds capacity.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Most module information for 2020 entry will be available from the end of May 2020.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

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Careers

Curious about what our graduates have gone on to do? Find out about opportunities they’ve pursued, and how we can help you develop your career.

Employability

This course is designed for professionals from any academic background who want to take general responsibility for e-business initiatives in any function of a company. This ranges from internet operations to internal systems, technology start-ups to multinational corporations, and includes product and service providers.

Our graduates progress into careers as e-business consultants, information system managers or project managers. The course is also relevant to industry analysts and product managers in the e-business sector.

Newcastle Science City

We are a lead partner in Newcastle Science City. The initiative aims to maximise Newcastle’s scientific potential and enhance our reputation for world-class science.

Newcastle Science City aims to create new businesses, attract investment and strengthen science networks. The initiative has created an entrepreneurial, technological and vibrant culture, which is at the core of our E-Business MSc courses.

Graduate destinations

Many graduates from our E-Business courses have worked for international companies, such as:

Google
Yahoo
IBM
Dell
Accenture
KPMG
Ernst & Young
PwC
Hewlett-Packard
The Hut Group
Travix International
Hitachi Solutions
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence
Ctrl-Shift
HSBC
Lloyds Banking Group
GlaxoSmithKline
Datwyler
Walmart

Other graduates have used their acquired expertise to start up their own companies, or develop their family business.

Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service will help you to explore your options and make informed choices to achieve your career goals.

Work experience

Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.

Find out about paid and unpaid work experience options and other ways you can add to your degree.

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Fees & Funding

2020-2021 fees

The fees displayed here are per course.

MSc

UK

Full time: £10,200

EU

Full time: £10,200

International

Full time: £19,200

Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.

EU students starting at Newcastle in 2020 will pay the UK (Home) tuition fee for the full duration of their course.

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Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject.

Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.

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Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.

English Language Requirements

Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.

Select a certification

Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 1 sub-skill at a minimum of 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at a minimum of 5.5, including writing)

You can study our Pre-sessional English course at the INTO Newcastle Centre.

Pathway courses

Our Business and Humanities Graduate Diplomas will prepare you for Master's study at Newcastle. If you're successful then you're guaranteed a place on this Master's course. Depending on your level of English, you can choose from:

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How to Apply

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