MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis

One of the following:

• A good UK honours degree (2:2)

• Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University.

As well as:

• Two professional references – at least one must be from an academic referee

• An official academic transcript of your university grades to date

• A completed application form.

For International Students:

• An official academic transcript, with an official English translation, of your university grades to date

• Students whose native language is not English will also need to satisfy our English language requirements Pre-sessional English language programmes are available for good applicants whose English qualification falls just short of these requirements.

Duration of programme: Full-time - 12 months
Start date: September

The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.

• MSc Information Systems & Business Analysis has been designed to give you an expert understanding of how information systems support businesses and their operations. Through our specialist career pathway, the programme will give you in-depth knowledge and experience to prepare you for a range of careers in information systems consultancy, business analysis and management.

  You will gain the technical, organisational and people skills needed to develop business systems and manage information systems projects in practice. A core workshop module gives you the opportunity to act as a consultant, creating a fully working information system within a realistic but supportive environment.
  

  Core modules:

  • Foundation in Business Systems
  • Developing Business Systems Workshop
  • Managing Projects
  • Learning, Skills and Career Development
  • Applied Research Methods
  • Professional Development Programme
  • Ethics in Academic Practice

  Optional Modules*:
  

  • Data Mining & Business Intelligence
  • Simulation for Managerial Decision Making
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Advanced Spreadsheets and Databases
  • Strategic Global Outsourcing & Offshoring

  *Please note: All pathways may not run, depending on numbers.

  The course then concludes with a dissertation project.

  Fees
  UK/EU: £ 10,000
  International: £15,950

  Scholarships
  Scholarships for 2017/18 entry are now open. Find out more here.