Course summary
With information technology at the heart of modern-day business enterprises, this MSc paves the way to an influential career where you can add genuine and lasting value to any organisation. With information technology at the heart of modern-day business enterprises, this MSc paves the way to an influential career where you can add genuine and lasting value to any organisation. This course will:
- Develop theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills using our dedicated computing laboratories
- Learn how to use IT intelligently to tackle the real-world challenges faced by the industry today
- Build your skills in a wide range of cutting-edge and emerging business technologies, such as cloud computing and data mining
- Draw on the expertise of our research-active teaching team as well as IT experts from industry
- Balance your studies with your other commitments: you can study full-time or part-time, starting in September or January
- Prepare not only for a high-level career in the field of information technology but also for further research leading to a PhD
Modules
Modules include: research methods; business analytics with statistical analysis software; database development; information technology project management; object oriented analysis, design and implementation; web technologies; independent scholarship.
Assessment method
Assessment includes a range of methods such as analytical essays, reports on lab-based problems, assignments using case studies, multi-task practical portfolios and presentations.
Entry requirements
You will need an honours degree (at least 2.2) or equivalent qualifications / experience in a computing discipline. If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £14700* | Year 1 |
| England | £7850* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7850* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7850* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7850* | Year 1 |
| International | £14700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB