Business Information Technology

MSc Full-time

Course Overview

UCAS code:
Duration: 1year
Study type: Full-Time
Napier code: 56726MM

Regardless of the economic environment, organisations always try to maximise their resources in pursuit of business objectives. This often involves the effective use of Information Technology by management to increase efficiency and improve corporate performance. This route to improvement has not always been successful, and Information Technology solutions, if badly conceived or applied, have been shown to have as much potential to cause damage as they have to underpin success.

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This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to be an effective agent for change in the application of Information Technology to Business processes. You will learn the nature of the underlying technology and how to successfully apply it in a range of business environments using industry standard technology and techniques. Modules examine the characteristics of business information systems, how they are designed and how they can be successfully implemented in the working environment.

This course is aimed at closing the capability gap between technology practitioners and generic managers to produce individuals who are equipped to operate in the corporate environment, yet be aware of the nature of the technology and be able to interact with specialists to deliver successful IT projects. It is suitable for individuals with a management background wishing to specialise in the area of Information System technology or technology specialists wishing to move in to managerial roles.

You'll develop creative abilities and a critical understanding in your chosen area of interest, as well as an excellent understanding of theory and practice in business information technology. You will gain transferable skills, such as oral and written communication, time management and group working, all of which you will find valuable in your future career.
  • interactive systems design,
  • usability engineering,
  • information engineering,
  • software engineering,
  • IT project management,
  • IT consultancy,
  • networks design/ analysis / management,
  • IT security,
  • database design and implementation.

What's it like?

"Combine business and information technology into one advanced postgraduate degree".

Career prospects

We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

The variety of Business Information Technology elements offers a strong vocational focus. After graduation, you can expect to be involved in both academic and practical fields in widely diverse areas of Business Information Technology

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Full-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study (per year)

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Part-time study

The number of modules studied is dependent on the exit that you wish to achieve, for example:

  • A Grad Cert is 60 Credits (3 modules)
  • A Cert HE/Grad Dip/ HND is 120 credits (6 modules)
  • A Dip HE credit is 240 credits (12 modules)
  • A Degree is 360 credits (18 modules)
  • An Honours Degree is 480 credits

Please note that some part-time courses give modular exemptions for previous study and vocational experience. Advice is available during application.

Fees Table

Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

Funding your study

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa. Visit our funding pages to find out what you could be eligible for.

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