MSc Business Information Systems: University of East London

About the programme

This programme offers a balance of theory, advanced practical skills and experience, providing a sound knowledge and analytical ability to support your professional development. For those with little or no previous computer experience, the programme offers valuable insights into the use of IT in a business context and an awareness of its best use for strategic advantage. The very latest developments are studied from the perspective of theoretical research or with a view to complex systems construction.

The programme is offered in full-time mode and part-time mode, commencing September or February. The full time mode consists of two 15-week semesters plus a 14-week dissertation project. The part time mode consists of four 15-week semesters plus a 28-week dissertation project.

Career opportunities

The programme provides for a wide range of career paths, including specific IT-related positions and also roles combining IT with general management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key management positions filled with personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.

Admission requirments

• First degree in Computing, Science or Business studies. In the case of non Computing graduates some computing experience or a substantial element of studies should involve information technology related or numerate subjects.
• British award classification of no less than a lower second class honours (2:2). Alternatively, a degree qualification of a standard equivalent from a recognised university outside the U.K is expected.
• Overseas students have minimum overall IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 6.0 in writing & speaking and 5.5 in reading & listening or TOEFL 250/600 is required.
• Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.