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Business Information Systems MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 11,300 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 18,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Royal Holloway University of London

    The Royal Holloway University of London was founded as 2 separate institutions in the 19th century. First was Bedford College in 1849, founded by philanthropist Elizabeth Jesser Reid. Nearly 40 years later, her husband Thomas Holloway founded the Royal Holloway College as well. Queen Victoria herself opened the Founder’s Building there in 1886. They remained […]

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    Course Summary

    An MSc in Business Information Systems from the Royal Holloway University of London will convey expertise in modern information and communications systems, and how they are used in business settings. You can use this expertise to build a career as a ‘hybrid manager’, a multidisciplinary researcher or a commercial IT practitioner overseeing the construction of the next generation of IT systems in business, industry or public life.

    You’ll study marketing, business strategy, organisational behaviour, systems design, technology management and the fundamentals of IT systems in equal measure. This merger of technical skill and management expertise is rare and highly sought after. Better still, this is a very flexible program, allowing you to literally create your own area of expertise by selecting optional modules and researching new and unique concepts with the help of experts in their fields.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This BSc course is delivered over a single year for most students.

    Core Modules:

    • Foundations of Modern Management

    This introductory module will convey the core elements of managing a commercial organisation.

    • People & Technology

    This module looks at how people and organisations use IT, as well as how to manage IT systems for commercial and technological innovation.

    • Information System Design, Development & Management

    This module explores how IT systems are designed and developed, with special emphasis on project management.

    • Information Systems Theory & Practice

    This is a series of talks given by industry professionals. It addresses hybrid management and business-related IT concepts.

    • Database & Web Technologies

    This module explores data and information management as well as key web development techniques.

    • Dissertation Preparation & Research Methods

    This module prepares you for your dissertation, and ensures that you have the research tools to begin it.

    • Dissertation

    This is an extensive research and writing project with a focus on a topic of special interest to you. You will be assigned a Dissertation Supervisor with expertise in the field you chose to address.

    Optional modules include:

    • Business Intelligence
    • Cyber Crime
    • E-Business
    • Security Management

    Learning & Teaching

    The Royal Holloway University of London’s Business Information Systems degree program is multidisciplinary, and includes the learning methods of both the Business and Computer Science fields. You will undertake practical exercises, interactive tutorials and traditional lecture classes, as well as conducting your own research and dissertation.

    Career Possiblities

    Royal Holloway Business Information Systems graduates typically fall into one of three career paths, though many more are possible. Many become managers, either in a general context or of and IT-related department. Others become IT practitioners, actively engineering the next generation of Business Information Systems. Still others focus on research, working towards a PhD or other advanced degree.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    Royal Holloway’s Business Information Systems MSc program typically requires applicants to have earned a 2:2 honours degree or better. A background in computer science, business or management is not required, but is preferred.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an excellent IELTS score or one of several other testing options.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. The requirements can be found here.

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