StudyQA — MBA: Electronic Commerce (Business)

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The MBS (Electronic Commerce) is an innovative postgraduate programme that combines business management, technological skills and a graduate professional experience programme. Participants develop a comprehensive portfolio of business and analytical skills and also develop extensive technical expertise. The opportunity to observe the practical applications of these skills and knowledge is provided in the second year through the graduate professional experience programme.

The aim of the programme is to equip students with the range of technical and business skills needed to implement and manage e-commerce solutions in a business environment. Students gain practical knowledge of business systems analysis and design; project management; database design; applications development; internet and multimedia development; and business policy. Specialised aspects are also covered, including: human-computer interaction, information systems security, business analytics and decision support systems, electronic commerce strategy and IS innovation.

The course is a full-time degree which commences in September and continues for two academic years. In Year 1 of the programme students take six courses each semester. Students are assessed at the end of each semester in Year 1, either by exam, continuous assessment or a combination of both.

The second year of the MBS provides the opportunity for students to apply the skills they have acquired in Year One by working for companies such as Microsoft and Ericsson. The Graduate Experience Programme (GEP) is a work placement opportunity during which students work on e-commerce and information systems related projects.

Course outline

Business Technology Modules

Web Design and Development
Interactive Systems Design
Systems Development and Project Management
Database Systems
Business Applications Programming
Applied Systems Analysis

Business Strategy and Policy Modules

Information Systems Management
Enterprise Systems
Strategic Management
Information Systems Strategy and Innovation
Decision Systems and Business Analytics

Elective Modules

Information Systems Security and Ethics
Advanced Applications Programming
Change Management

Graduate Experience Programme

Professional Experience

Applications and selectionsApplications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above. Selection criteria: all applicants whose first language is not English or who have not been educated through the medium of the English language during their two most recent years of study must present one of the following qualifications in the English language: IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL (paper based) score of 580, TOEFL (computer based) score of 240, or TOEFL (internet based) score of 92.Requirements and assessmentSemester One exams: December. Semester Two exams: April/ May. A range of assessment methods are integrated and assessed throughout the programme. These include projects, reports, presentations, and case studies. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92