Business Information Technology

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Regardless of the economic environment, organisations always try to maximise their resources in pursuit of business objectives. This often involves the effective use of Information Technology by management to increase efficiency and improve corporate performance. This route to improvement has not always been successful, and Information Technology solutions, if badly conceived or applied, have been shown to have as much potential to cause damage as they have to underpin success.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to be an effective agent for change in the application of Information Technology to Business processes. You will learn the nature of the underlying technology and how to successfully apply it in a range of business environments using industry standard technology and techniques. Modules examine the characteristics of business information systems, how they are designed and how they can be successfully implemented in the working environment.

This course is aimed at closing the capability gap between technology practitioners and generic managers to produce individuals who are equipped to operate in the corporate environment, yet be aware of the nature of the technology and be able to interact with specialists to deliver successful IT projects. It is suitable for individuals with a management background wishing to specialise in the area of Information System technology or technology specialists wishing to move in to managerial roles.

You'll develop creative abilities and a critical understanding in your chosen area of interest, as well as an excellent understanding of theory and practice in business information technology. You will gain transferable skills, such as oral and written communication, time management and group working, all of which you will find valuable in your future career.

* interactive systems design,
* usability engineering,
* information engineering,
* software engineering,
* IT project management,
* IT consultancy,
* networks design/ analysis / management,
* IT security,
* database design and implementation

What's involved
This is a full-time course studied over one year. It requires an intensive period of study, involving lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. While classes for each module may account for only three or four hours a week, you'll be expected to commit at least 13 hours per week per module. As a full-time student you'll take three modules per trimester, for the first two trimesters. This course is also available part-time, with one or two modules studied per trimester.

Subjects include

PgCert: Information Systems Engineering; Management of Software Projects; Sources of Competitive Advantage.

PgDip: Enterprise Information Systems with SAP; Group Project; Web-enabled Business; Web Design & Development.

MSc: Dissertation.

The entry requirement for this course is a UK Honours degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in a discipline with some computing, information technology or business component in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.All of our entry requirements are published on our course pages. Just search for a course that interests you then explore to find out more! If you're from outside the UK we also publish information about general entry requirements using the qualifications from your country. If your first language is not English you will usually have to take an English language test, unless you studied your undergraduate degree in a country where English is the official language. Otherwise, we ask for evidence that you have the correct level of English language competency. Please note your English Language test must normally have been taken within 2 years of you starting studies with us. The English language tests and scores we accept are: * IELTS 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5 * TOEFL IBT 80 or above with at least 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing * Pearsons Test of Academic English 56 or above with at least a score of 51 in the listening, reading, writing and speaking components * Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) at grade C or above English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL iBT® test: 80 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa.