MSc Business Computing

The MSc Business Computing course at Staffordshire University is designed to bridge the gap between technology and management, helping you gain the knowledge and skills for a career in business computing. It focuses on how computer technologies improve how businesses operate, making you a key person in using these systems. The course covers managing data, using tools like data mining, SAP ERP, and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

You will also learn the basic ideas of IT in business, such as how to analyse systems, use cloud services, and work with databases. The programme teaches you academic and professional skills important for continuous learning throughout your career.

Teaching includes lectures and solving real-world problems, making you work in groups, attending workshops, and studying independently, with support from the university's online learning system. Students are assessed through essays, exams, portfolios, and research papers.

Staffordshire University has a long history that goes back to 1914. It is well-known for helping individuals achieve their full potential and improve their lives. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as  Business, Engineering, Health, and Arts.

The university also has modern campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, and London, it provides outstanding facilities, such as developed learning spaces for effective experience, it also works closely with businesses and industries, which gives students valuable real-world experience and improves their job potential. Staffordshire University is committed to making sure its students are thoroughly prepared for their chosen professions. It takes pride in being a forward-thinking institution dedicated to discovery and improvement.

To apply for this course, applicants are to submit a personal statement which should explain their reasons for choosing the course and other relevant information concerning their studies. Students will also need a relevant academic or employer reference. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need an undergraduate honours degree with a grade of 2.2 or higher from a UK University 
• A-level equivalent qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants non-English speakers should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each part. 
• The university also accepts a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for computer-based).

For international students, the tuition fee for the MSc Business Computing at Staffordshire University is £16,750 for an academic year, also note that a deposit is required to secure your place.

Staffordshire University offers various scholarships that are a reduction of tuition fee for international students, the SMART Scholarship is one of them. This scholarship is given to international applicants who have outstanding achievements. You do not need to apply for this scholarship separately; eligibility is checked during the application process. This scholarship offers a £3,000 discount on tuition fee each year.

Alumni may get a discount. If you have graduated from Staffordshire University within the last two years, you may get a 25% discount on tuition fee, but if you graduated more than two years ago, you could receive a 10% discount.

Graduates of the MSc Business Computing programme from Staffordshire University are well prepared for professional roles, such as; 

• Business Analyst
• IT Consultant
• Project Manager (IT)
• Data Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• IT Manager

Applicants for this course are to submit directly to Staffordshire University’s online application process. If you need assistance, you can talk to our trained advisors.