Your course during COVID-19

Whilst things will not be the same when you join us in September, this course page is intended to give you insight into what to expect from your course and your learning experience for the duration of your degree.

We have updated all course information where there are specific changes in the first semester.

Facilities

Most of our student services are now available online. As COVID-19 restrictions lift, we'll be opening up our on-campus facilities as soon as it is safe to do so, so that you can get the best out of your studies.

Your learning experience

Your teaching will be a mixture of online and in-person on-campus teaching. In semester one, as a result of physical distancing requirements, all lecture materials will be delivered online along with many tutorials, workshops and labs.

Our aim, if Government guidance allows us, is to deliver up to three hours of labs, seminars and tutorial teaching in-person on campus where this is possible and safe to do so. We'll review this regularly and plan to return to full in-person, on-campus teaching in semester two if restrictions allow.

If you’re studying for an MRes, MMus or MLitt programme, the number of hours may vary from this. For more information, please contact your supervisor or academic school.

Assessment

In semester one, we will not be running face-to-face, on-campus examinations. We will instead use different approaches to assessment. These will test and support your learning.

Field trips

We will be running some but not all of our planned field trips. Some of those that do run, will be run virtually. For those that do not run, we will be offering alternative learning activities. These learning activities will give you the opportunity to achieve the same learning.

Work placements

There may be some restrictions on work placement opportunities. 

Further information

Our COVID-19 Study page gives more information about your Newcastle University 2020 study experience.

Terms and conditions and student complaints

The University has terms and conditions which create a positive environment for learning and academic achievement.

Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitments outlined are subject to the guidelines that may be in place at the time.

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.

Module changes

Course content changes 

The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Optional module availability

Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

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.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

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.

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.

Funding opportunities

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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering our Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.

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:

• Bus and Humanities Grad Dip
• Business and Humanities Graduate Diploma with Pre-sessional English

Students from mainland China

Many high-performing students from China have applied for this postgraduate programme.

We aim to select a diverse international student cohort. We have now suspended applications from mainland China for this programme with effect from 23.59 GMT 14 February.

Start dates

The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit

If you are an international applicant for 2021 entry, you must:

• pay a tuition fee deposit of £1,500 by the deadline stated in your offer letter
• or submit an official letter of sponsorship

The deposit is non-refundable, but is deducted from your tuition fees when you register.

Application fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of £50. You need to pay this before we can process your application. If you are applying for more than one programme, you only need to pay the application fee once.

To pay your application fee and make an application please visit our WebStore.