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Business Information Technology & Operations Management

The field of information technology is a fast moving landscape, with new developments surfacing on an almost daily basis. Whilst the field continues to be a key part of any organisation it is the ability of individuals to integrate these skills with core business management knowledge that helps them to stand out from the crowd.

Our range of courses take both the practical technical knowledge and combine it with key business elements to give you a full understanding of how both elements can contribute to the success of an organisation.

  • Accounting and Information Systems MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    If you would like to develop an understanding of how modern information technology is best used to support the accounting activities within an organisation, this Accounting and Information Systems MSc course is ideal. It is designed to improve your knowledge and understanding of accounting, financial decision making, and the information systems that support and inform these activities.

    What will you study?

    After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to learn about the principal communications technologies available to an organisation and how to develop a framework for handling major issues in e-commerce. You will develop a clear understanding of current accounting practice, as well as technical management accounting skills. You will also examine strategic financial management issues.

    In addition, you will gain a solid foundation in web programming and develop strategies for the exploitation, management and implementation of internet and e-commerce applications. The consultancy project gives you hands-on experience of working on a live internet start-up project.

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  • Business Information Technology MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    If you would like to integrate management and IT skills, prepare yourself for new developments in digital business, and equip yourself with knowledge highly relevant to these emerging technologies, this Business Information Technology MSc is ideal. It will enable you to bridge the gap between business and IT practitioners, ensuring you are fully conversant with the language of e-business/e-commerce and possess the transferable skills necessary to enhance your career opportunities.

    What will you study?

    After an induction programme introducing you to the Business School and the expectations and ethos of the course, you will go on to explore how current technologies are being used to provide more-effective management systems. You will gain an overview of what constitutes business information technology and will develop a detailed knowledge of the technology and issues in order to plan, design and predict new document management applications.

    You will also gain a solid foundation in practical web programming and related security issues. In addition, you will look at strategies for the exploitation, management and implementation of Internet and e-commerce applications. There will also be an opportunity to specialise via your elective choice and your dissertation.

    The consultancy project will develop your management consultancy skills through a live project, the results of which you and your team will present to a client. The dissertation will enable you to explore in depth a business information technology topic of your choice. Recent topics include customer relationship management (CRM) systems; consumer behaviour towards online shopping; information technology outsourcing; strategic alliances; web services; and business process management. For a student perspective, see what our students and graduates say.

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  • Information Management and Knowledge Sharing MSc

    Start Dates: Part time: 2–3 years (January and September start dates)
    Full time: 1 year (September start date only)

    This course is taught jointly with the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing. It aims to give you the professional skills to help public sector organisations distil useful information from the mass of data available and, once they have that information, to get full value from it.

    What will you study?

    We aim to equip you to work with decision makers across the organisation, influencing and guiding them towards a better way of looking at information and knowledge. The course covers everything from comparing the nature of information and knowledge assets with traditional resources, such as money, people and plant, through to designing and building an effective information governance regime and ultimately developing an information strategy.

    If you are interested in managing information and knowledge as resources, to help organisations thrive in difficult and changing times, completing this programme could make you indispensable.

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  • Information Technology for Business Management MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    This programme is designed to provide you with an integrated, interdisciplinary knowledge of business management and IT, thereby increasing your skill set and enhancing your future career prospects. The combination of theory and practice in an accessible and applied style, make this course particularly attractive for those wishing to embark upon a business career in which they can apply IT skills.

    What will you study?

    You will graduate fully conversant with the language of e-business and equipped to deal with emerging technologies. You will have the opportunity to integrate your studies and demonstrate your practical expertise by working on a live consultancy project. The course builds on theory and the practical application of key business functions in a business management context. This provides a focus for the integration of information technology.

    Through your dissertation you can also research an IT management-related issue of particular personal interest or relevance to your career aspirations.

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  • Intelligent Transport Systems and Services MSc

     

    Start Dates:  Part time: 2–3 years (January and September start dates)
    Full time: 1 year (September start date only)

    This highly-practical course is taught jointly with the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing. It is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills in the rapidly-evolving science of transport management. It aims to provide contemporary knowledge and best practice for intelligent transport systems planners, suppliers, and their customers and clients.

    What will you study?

    The programme is broadly based around the information system infrastructures required by modern intelligent transport systems and services. It is particularly focused on intelligent transport systems and services in road and rail, and integration with other transport modes.

    Our industrial advisory panel has been closely involved in the development of this programme, to ensure that reflects current/future needs and best practice.

    The course is highly-practical and will feature real-world and work-based topics, examples and case studies. Shared core modules mean you benefit from cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations.

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  • International Supply Chain and Logistics Management MSc


    Start Dates:     September
    Mode of Delivery: Full-time

    Students on this International Supply Chain and Logistics Management MSc course are a chosen mix of people from the UK, mainland Europe and the rest of the world. International teams for study and assessment are put together during induction. You will enjoy a culturally stimulating and enriching study experience in which classroom debate takes on a worldwide perspective. This diversity is valued by students, staff and graduates alike. The course will appeal to students interested in the supply chain and logistics aspects of international business.

    This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

    What will you study?

    The masters programme builds on theory and practical application of key business functions to develop a sound understanding of the field of global business and in particular the role of supply chain and logistics management within that context. Strategic and operational perspectives are addressed.

    There is an emphasis on the practical skills essential for the modern international business manager specialising in supply chain and logistics management. The dissertation provides the opportunity for an enhanced focus on these specific aspects of international business.

    A major strength of the programme is the Consultancy Project, which provides you with the chance to put the theory learnt on the course into practice through a real-life consultancy project for a client company.

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