Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 9,810 / course
    Next IntakeSeptember 25, 2023

    Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc

    About

    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 gain experience of the SAP environment.

    Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. Youâll 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). 

    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 gain experience of the SAP environment.

    Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. Youâll 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). 

    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 gain experience of the SAP environment.

    Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. Youâll 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). 

    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 gain experience of the SAP environment.

    Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. Youâll 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). 

    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 gain experience of the SAP environment.

    Through the expert teaching in our MSc, you will study the fundamentals of IT as a support tool within business. Youâll 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)

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

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

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

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

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    Our Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc can be studied full-time, part-time or via distance learning. Whatever way you choose to study, your learning will be split into three teaching blocks.

    The first two teaching blocks consist of 8 core modules that aim to give you an expert-level understanding in business computing. These include Data Storage for Business, Project and Change Management, Business Analytics, Database Management and Security, Enterprise Systems Analysis Modelling Design, and more. During this, theres also the option to gain Amazon Web Services certification.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of business computing you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge and ready you for your future career.

    Our Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc can be studied full-time, part-time or via distance learning. Whatever way you choose to study, your learning will be split into three teaching blocks.

    The first two teaching blocks consist of 8 core modules that aim to give you an expert-level understanding in business computing. These include Data Storage for Business, Project and Change Management, Business Analytics, Database Management and Security, Enterprise Systems Analysis Modelling Design, and more. During this, theres also the option to gain Amazon Web Services certification.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of business computing you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge and ready you for your future career.

    Our Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc can be studied full-time, part-time or via distance learning. Whatever way you choose to study, your learning will be split into three teaching blocks.

    The first two teaching blocks consist of 8 core modules that aim to give you an expert-level understanding in business computing. These include Data Storage for Business, Project and Change Management, Business Analytics, Database Management and Security, Enterprise Systems Analysis Modelling Design, and more. During this, theres also the option to gain Amazon Web Services certification.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of business computing you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge and ready you for your future career.

    Our Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc can be studied full-time, part-time or via distance learning. Whatever way you choose to study, your learning will be split into three teaching blocks.

    The first two teaching blocks consist of 8 core modules that aim to give you an expert-level understanding in business computing. These include Data Storage for Business, Project and Change Management, Business Analytics, Database Management and Security, Enterprise Systems Analysis Modelling Design, and more. During this, theres also the option to gain Amazon Web Services certification.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of business computing you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge and ready you for your future career.

    Our Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc can be studied full-time, part-time or via distance learning. Whatever way you choose to study, your learning will be split into three teaching blocks.

    The first two teaching blocks consist of 8 core modules that aim to give you an expert-level understanding in business computing. These include Data Storage for Business, Project and Change Management, Business Analytics, Database Management and Security, Enterprise Systems Analysis Modelling Design, and more. During this, theres also the option to gain Amazon Web Services certification.

    The MSc dissertation is your final project and your chance to specialise in whatever field of business computing you choose. This will be supervised by one of our industry-expert academics and is a chance to showcase your knowledge and ready you for your future career.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    Professional body accreditation

    01103 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

    01105 Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

    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

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your MSc dissertation

    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

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your MSc dissertation

    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

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your MSc dissertation

    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

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your MSc dissertation

    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

    Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

    Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your MSc dissertation

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Learning support

    Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

    • Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
    • Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
    • Academic writing (including how to reference)
    • Research skills
    • Critical thinking
    • Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

    Additional support

    If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

    Feedback

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.

    We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

    Disciplines

    School of Digital Technologies and Arts

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate

    Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

    • Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

    Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

    • Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 59
    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

    Career

    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.

    All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Be prepared

    Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

    • Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.

    • Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.

    • Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.

    • Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.

    • Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.

    • Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

    Computer Science (Business Computing) MSc

    Staffordshire University

    Staffordshire University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Stoke-on-Trent