E-Business (Information Systems) MSc

Our E-Business (Information Systems) MSc will build on your existing computing-related studies. It combines business strategies, leading technology, entrepreneurship and organisational behaviour.

About this course

You’ll develop technical expertise in the analysis, design, development and evaluation of e-business initiatives in an organisation.

The e-business revolution would not exist without the never-ending research, development and application of innovative information and communication technologies. Visionary technologists must have solid strategic, entrepreneurial and organisational knowledge in order to make things happen.

This course is for you if you are looking to excel in the technical and business sides of e-business initiatives from Internet operations to internal systems, technology start-ups to multinational corporations, including product and service providers.

What you'll learn

advanced computing technology – cloud computing, information security, advanced data communications, advanced Java programming, etc
the business value of technology
your personal development as an entrepreneur
the feasibility of disruptive e-business models
business planning and new ventures
the link between strategy and e-business systems
business processes
business intelligence
organisational alignment
the management and development of e-business systems

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
take advantage of this interdisciplinary approach to teaching with modules delivered by academics from the School of Computing Science and the Business School

Accreditation

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)
Association of MBAs (AMBA).