Information Systems and Business Analysis
MSc
Do you want to develop cutting-edge analytical skills and gain in-depth knowledge of information systems to empower business operations?
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
Course type
Full-time
Entry requirements
Duration
One year
Start date
Course overview
Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, this hands-on applied course bridges the gap between computing, programming expertise and essential business knowledge. It has been developed precisely, in collaboration with industry partners to ensure the specialist skills you progress will enhance your employability and prepare you for future roles. Through a variety of teaching methods, you master strategic planning and project management as you plan, monitor and evaluate major commercial projects. You will learn how to develop information systems and examine them from a business perspective. There is also the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you most, with a range of elective modules to choose from.
You’ll be taught by leading academics with a variety of specialisms in the field of information systems and business analytics. Several academics are former students of the course, who have gone on to gain PhD qualifications and return to help deliver the course.
Course description
Course objectives
- Equips you with the skills and competencies which enhance your international employability and prepares you for a range of careers in IT project management, systems analysis, consultancy and business analysis.
- Provides an environment for graduates with business and/or computer science backgrounds to develop specialist IT knowledge and experience of how information systems support the business and its operations.
- Equips you with the appropriate theoretical principles, concepts and methods for developing information systems that meet business needs, and to develop the necessary technical, organisational and people skills to carry out such projects in practice.
- Gains hands-on experience in running projects and dealing with clients in practice, through the taught modules, the MSc Project and corporate involvement across the programme.
- Develops you into a graduate who practices corporate, social and environmental responsibility, and who is sensitive to working in an intercultural environment.
- Produces managers of the future and lifelong ambassadors of Aston Business School.
Modules
We may update our courses to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our course webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent
- Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University (see international students tab below for more information)
Fees and scholarships
Course fees
UK students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £12,000 |
International students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £23,500 |
More information on fees
The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be charged the same tuition rates as UK students.
Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
Career prospects
The transferable skills that our MSc Information Systems and Business Analysis programme provides mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Data analyst
- Information systems trainee
- Information systems consultant
- Research editor
- Assistant relations manager
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as JCDecaux (UAE), Scope International (India), Roland Berger (Nigeria), Harman International (China), Xtremax (Indonesia), Jhpiego (Kenya), Jaguar Land Rover, Microsoft and Santander (UK).