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Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc

Staffordshire University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    13 months

Course summary

Looking to bridge the gap between technology and management? At Staffordshire University, develop the knowledge and skills needed to forward your career in Business Computing.

Business computing is pivotal in the understanding of how computing technologies can be used to enhance operations within small and large-scale organisations. We offer you the opportunity to specialise in these systems, giving you the skills to become a key driver of business computing in your career.

In the business computing sector, you will need to manage data in a variety of different ways. You will learn how to use data mining tools against a data warehouse to discover new knowledge, using SAP ERP to manage core business functions and AWS to then develop your applications and deploy to the internet.

We are proud members of the SAP University Alliance. In the information systems sector, SAP is one of the world leading designers of enterprise systems, and in our MSc you will get an opportunity to become a specialist in SAP ERP.

Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. You’ll cover such aspects as systems analysis and design, cloud-based services, database technology, big data, data science, knowledge discovery etc.

Not only do we offer technical knowledge as part of the MSc, we also aim to instil the academic and professional skills required for lifelong learning and development. We cover research methods, communications, critical thinking, and analysis, academic and professional report writing.

If you choose to leave before completing the full 180 credit MSc course, you are entitled to a lower award if you have achieved pass grades for the necessary credits. This would be 60 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) or 120 taught module credits for a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip).

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc Computer Science (Business Computing).

Teaching

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll:

  • Work with others on group work
  • Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
  • Be expected to study independently

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding and learn how to improve for the real thing.

You’ll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, portfolios or research papers.

Careers

After completing the MSc Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc, you’ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

  • Business analyst
  • Enterprise systems (ERP) analyst/consultant
  • Information systems manager
  • Systems analyst
  • Solution architect
  • Data analyst
  • IT consultant
  • Data scientist
  • Systems developer

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, you’ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 10,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

Alongside leading modern courses, the university offers facilities like the Smart Zone, featuring digital and immersive technologies, and engineering workshops.
The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections and there are opportunities through the Innovation Enterprise Zone to get hands-on and paid work experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    74th out of 115 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    129 57%

    66th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    88th

    32
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.03 81%

    22nd

    6

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