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Digital Business at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London - September Open Evening
Undergraduate

Course summary

This MSc Digital Business equips you with the skills you need to successfully lead and manage digital transformation processes, and to apply new digital business models with confidence. Why choose this course?

  • You will gain specialist knowledge and skills in digital business management and the management of emerging digital technologies that give you the edge in competitive job markets.
  • Emphasising valuable problem-focused and decision-making skills, this course has a curriculum grounded in real-world applications and the latest research.
  • You can access partnerships with leading businesses and attend exclusive events, enhancing your professional network and career prospects.
  • You can also benefit from personalised career coaching and mentoring, take part in our alumni career clinics and follow our career programmes as well as our digital skills programmes.
What you will learn Critical thinking and problem-focused decision making are key skills you will develop on this course. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ongoing digital transformation of businesses and their environments and the management of emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain and the Internet of Things. You will also learn about:
  • regulatory and ethical issues relating to digital business application
  • business analytics and big data management
  • business model innovation
  • management of IP and intangible assets
  • strategic management.
How you will learn You will learn through a mixture of lectures, interactive seminars and hands-on workshops that have been designed to bridge theory and practice. You will also study real-world case studies to help you to foster practical problem-solving skills. This course is available to study full- or part-time and has an evening timetable with classes running in the evenings. Highlights
  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy, with academic staff who are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and who regularly publish in the world's leading journals.
  • We engage in significant collaborative research, with particular strengths in innovation, entrepreneurship, digitalisation, digital transformation and AI, and have excellent contacts with many public and private sector organisations, professional bodies and researchers at other academic institutions.
  • Our campus is in the heart of London, giving you access to a vibrant business community and extensive professional networks, and the opportunity to join a diverse student body with varied perspectives and insights.
  • Birkbeck's outstanding career support empowers you with personalised coaching, tailored career programmes, micro-placements, CV optimisation and digital skills development, to help ensure you are fully prepared to thrive in today's dynamic job market.
Careers and employability On successfully graduating from this MSc Digital Business, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:
  • the ability to lead and manage teams effectively, making informed strategic decisions
  • analytical skills to think critically, evaluate complex business scenarios and devise innovative solutions
  • a deep understanding of trends in technology developments and market dynamics
  • professional communication techniques essential for influencing stakeholders and driving change.
Graduates can pursue roles in a wide range of functions within public and private organisations and industry sectors. Possible professions include:
  • digital transformation manager
  • digital strategy consultant
  • business analyst
  • product manager
  • data analyst or digital marketing analyst.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

A combination of examinations, coursework and a 12,000-word dissertation.

How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support services to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Entry requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

English language requirements

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £15210 Year 1
Northern Ireland £15210 Year 1
Scotland £15210 Year 1
Wales £15210 Year 1
International £23790 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Digital Business at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS