eBusiness - 2012 entry
MSc
Overview
This exciting one-year full-time specialist master’s course, developed jointly by the Faculty of Business and the Department of Computing and Communication Technologies, has been designed to enable tomorrow’s business and technology leaders to fully exploit the opportunities offered by recent advances in internet technologies. There is no doubt that these technologies now form the basis for innovations in all forms of business enterprise, and anybody wishing to take a leading role in local, regional or global business development will require the critical knowledge and skills offered by this programme.
The course is based on a sound understanding of the technical infrastructure of the internet and the web, but will rapidly develop your expertise in a host of convergent technologies. Issues relating to web application development, including web design and the human-computer interface, will complement a good understanding of the business potential of multimedia and database technologies.
Why Brookes?
Our computing and informatics courses are rooted in real-world and industry-relevant experiences. They give students the opportunity to develop the advanced skills and knowledge needed to pursue successful careers in their chosen fields.
You will be joining a department with a diverse and truly international postgraduate community. Students from many countries around the world study with us. Their contribution helps ensure our courses reflects the global reach of modern computing, informatics and communication technologies. The universal nature of the technical skills developed in our programmes means our courses are of equal relevance to both new graduates and those with many years of industrial experience.
In detail
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Course content
The modules are listed below. To qualify for the MSc you will need to pass three compulsory modules in Semester 1 and three compulsory modules in Semester 2 as well as the dissertation and the research and study methods module. Additionally, during the induction period, before the formal start of the course, you may take a limited number of primer modules relevant to your course. Modules may change from time to time.
Compulsory modules:
- The Business Web introduces the concepts, operations and components of the web, focusing on the way in which innovative business models can be enabled.
- Web Applications Development assumes no previous experience of computer programming. It covers the fundamental skills associated with creating robust, efficient and dynamic web applications.
- Principles and Practice of eBusiness explores models of internet-based businesses and factors key to their success.
- Building a Web-Based Business brings together key technical skills and an understanding of management practice to enable you to construct a viable e-business.
- eBusiness Information Systems explores the business and information strategy issues related to conducting business on the internet, including the construction and maintenance of organisational and technical infrastructures.
- Business eFutures provides an opportunity to study cutting-edge thinking and new ideas in e-marketing, web-based technologies and their employment in business enterprises.
You will also take:
- Research and Study Methods underpins work carried out for the dissertation. The module, delivered in a seminar style, will provide you with research skills, planning techniques, progress management and review, and the ability to use ICT support materials. You will be given guidance on the analysis and technical presentation of research material.
- The Dissertation is an individual research and development project of 10,000-15,000 words on a topic closely related to your programme of study. The work may be undertaken in close co-operation with a research, industrial or commercial organisation possibly linked to an optional internship. The dissertation will typically be an investigation of a commercial problem from an IT perspective leading to the design, implementation and testing of a computer based solution.
As courses are reviewed regularly, the list of taught modules you choose may vary from the list here.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Lecturing staff have extensive experience in teaching undergraduate and specialist MSc courses in computing and business, as well as coming from a wide range of industrial and commercial backgrounds. Many of the modules are enriched by the teaching staff's research expertise and ongoing commitment to serving the business community.
We maintain industrial links in a variety of ways, including consultancy, courses for industry and through our industrial placement scheme.
Teaching methods employed reflect each subject’s content, character and, of course, each lecturer’s individual style and expertise. Assessment uses both examination and coursework; together with projects this forms the basis for continuous assessment.
Quality
Our courses benefit from the rigorous validation and review processes at the university, and the external examiners are very positive about them.
Career prospects
Our MSc students come from all over the world and graduate to follow careers in business-related, technical and creative roles. They tell us that the relevance of our courses and the skills they've learnt enable them to achieve their goals and build their careers.
Specialist facilities
Based at Brookes' Wheatley Campus, the Department of Computing and Communications Technology has all the general computing and IT resources you would expect to find in a modern technology department.
Our labs are equipped with industry-standard equipment and software tools. This enables students to develop skills of immediate relevance to industry needs while also providing a sound practical basis that enhances their understanding of theoretical concepts.
Free language courses for students - the Open Module
Free language courses are available to all full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying any course on our Headington (including Marston Road), Harcourt Hill or Wheatley Campuses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.
Key facts
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Faculty
Faculty of Business / Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment
Department
Department of Computing and Communication Technologies
Course length
Full-time: 1 year (12 months)
Part-time: 2 years
Teaching location
Wheatley Campus
Start date
September 2012
UKPASS code
P037186
Apply / Entry reqs
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Entry requirements
You should normally hold at least a second class honours bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Computing or in a subject, such as Business Information Systems, that contains a computing component. Applicants with practical experience of using computing for business applications will also be considered.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English you must satisfy our English language requirement by providing us with a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based) or IELTS score of 6.0.
Please also see the university's standard English language requirements.
English language requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Border Agency's minimum language requirements as well as the university's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Preparation courses for international and EU students
We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for this course and also familiarise you with university life. You may also be able to apply for one student visa to cover both courses.
- Take our Pre-Master's course to help you to meet both the English language and academic entry requirements for your master's course
- Take our University English course to help you to meet the English language requirements of your master's course
How to apply
You apply for this course through UKPASS.
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Oxford Brookes operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All postgraduate single modules are equivalent to 10 ECTS credits, double modules to 20 ECTS credits, and treble modules to 30 ECTS credits. A full master's course will carry 90 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Fees / funding
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TUITION FEES
UK/EU
Full-time: £6,270
Part-time: £3,200
International
Full-time: £12,050
Fees (part-time and full-time) are for the academic year starting in 2012 only, unless otherwise stated. Fees increase annually by approximately 4%.
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
+44 (0)1865 483088
finance-fees@brookes.ac.uk
Scholarships and funding
UKEAS Scholarship
A scholarship of £1,000 towards the tuition fees is available to a student applying from China to study the full time MSc eBusiness course starting in September 2012.
For details of how to apply for the scholarship, please email Lois Kirby at Oxford Brookes or visit the UKEAS website.
The deadline to apply for the scholarship is 4 June 2012.
For general sources of financial support, see:
Oxford
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Why Oxford is a great place to study eBusiness
Oxford has an international reputation as one of the world’s leading academic cities. The environment makes it a great place to enhance your technical skills as well as providing an opportunity to enjoy the lively social and sporting life in this student-oriented city.
Oxford also lies close to the heart of the UK’s high-tech business community in the Thames Valley. We have excellent and extensive links with companies operating in the computing and communications fields which has led to the establishment of world-leading research activities that subsequently feed into our taught programmes and provide opportunities for student project work.
Support
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How Brookes supports postgraduate students
Supporting your learning
From academic advisers and support co-ordinators to specialist subject librarians and other learning support staff, we want to ensure that you get the best out of your studies.
Personal support services
We want your time at Brookes to be as enjoyable and successful as possible. That's why we provide all the facilities you need to be relaxed, happy and healthy throughout your studies.
Research
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Departmental research highlights
The Department of Computing and Communication Technologies is home to world-leading and award-winning research. Our focus is on user-inspired original research with real-world applications. We have a vibrant and growing research community, with a wide range of activities from model-driven system design and empirical software engineering through to digital forensics and computer vision. Staff and students collaborate on projects supported by the EPSRC, the EU, the DTI, and several major UK companies.
Research excellence
85% of the department's research has been internationally recognised, with 15% world-leading.
