Strategic Business and Information Systems MSc

About the course

The MSc Strategic Business and Information Systems is a dissertation-based programme which enhances an existing Information Systems Post Graduate Diploma to a Master's Degree by Dissertation.

An example of a qualifying diploma would be the NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business Information Technology; other comparable qualifications will also be accepted.

Programme Structure 

There are two modules: a Research Methods module, and a dissertation module.

The breakdown of assignments that needs submitting for each module are:

Research Methods Module

• Dissertation Title
• Dissertation Drat Proposal
• Ethics Form
• Dissertation Final Proposal

Dissertation Module

• Dissertation Draft
• Final Dissertation

The dissertation should be on an Information Systems / Information Technology topic which supports a strategic business objective and so is expected to be organisationally based. It is expected to be approximately 12,000-15,000 words.

During the writing of the dissertation a student should be in regular contact with their personally assigned Dissertation Tutor by email, Skype or MSN to obtain comments on the current progress and future developments of the work.

Application information

You will need to include the following information on your application form:

• Programme code - BSWSBIS
• Pathway - D (Distance)
• Pathway point - SBISAF1, SBISAF2, SBISAF3

 Fees and funding

Look up the (non-standard) fee for the MSc Strategic Business Information Systems.

Why choose this course?

• A dissertation-based programme to build on students' existing Information Systems qualifications.
• Students complete two modules: Research Methods (15 credits) and Dissertation (45 credits).
• Taught online.
• Start in September or January.

Study routes

• Online - Part Time, 1 Years
• Online - Part Time,

Locations

• University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Teaching methods

The programme is delivered and taught online using our virtual learning environment studynet.

Structure

Year 1

Core Modules

• Dissertation (Strategic Business and Information Systems)

  The MSc dissertation in information systems provides an opportunity for students to independently undertake a significant piece of research in a relevant area. This module will encourage students to develop their research and analytical skills. As part of the development of this work, students will be allocated a dissertation supervisor, who will discuss the research issues. The supervisor will provide guidance and support throughout the development of the dissertation from the feasibility of the research question to the validity of the conclusion. Despite the collaborative work between the student and the supervisor, students will need to invest considerable effort in self discipline in order to study and analyse knowledge and issues relating to research problems. The dissertation is also supported by a research methods training module and students–led support group meetings.

• Research Methods: Strategic Business and Information Systems

  This module prepares the students for an individual dissertation in their chosen field. The aim of the RM module is to provide the opportunity for students to select an appropriate research approach at the postgraduate level for independent research, analysis, evaluation and academic writing. The module is supported by weekly activities online, student-led support group meetings and a number of programme online sessions.

Optional

Fees & funding

Fees 2013

UK/EU Students

Full time: £2,060 for the 2013 academic year

International Students

Other financial support

Find out more about other financial support available to UK and EU students

How to apply