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Computer Science & Entrepreneurship – (M.Sc.)
Nottingham University Business School
Nottingham University Business School
| Application Deadline: | you are advised to apply as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,586 - ≈ € 17,960 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nottingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Nottingham University Business School
The MSc in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship is an exciting programme that encourages students to enhance their professional practice while developing skills to explore the commercial possibilities of computing technologies. The course aims to develop confidence and understanding in the field of entrepreneurship applied to technology. The acquired skill set prepares graduates to commercialise computing ideas and systems and to create an increased culture of entrepreneurship in information technology.
Teaching
Taught by a team of entrepreneurship experts and computer scientists with significant industrial experience, the course offers a unique opportunity to benefit from the practical experience of staff. This collective expertise should inform and inspire students to challenge the conventional wisdom about careers in computer science.
Research-informed teaching within the School is rooted in the activity of a number of laboratories, institutes and research groups, which offer the best in inter-disciplinary studies and cutting-edge technologies. Students also benefit from lectures and visits from staff based at the UK campus.
Contents
The course can be completed one year full-time or two-fours years part-time. The course is comprised of a combination of compulsory and optional modules covering both computing technologies and business studies.
- algorithm design and operations research
- issues in human factors
- new media design
- object orientated systems
- software engineering
- project management
- creative problem solving
- finance and accounting
- science and technology business
- innovation management
- marketing for entrepreneurs
Students also undertake a collaborative entrepreneurship project of 15,000–20,000 words, based on a real commercial problem working with external partners and other students.
Assessment
Students’ work is assessed using a variety of methods including course work, group and individual reports, written and online exams, and presentations.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Candidates would normally be expected to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in computer science or related discipline with a good foundation in programming. Relevant professional experience will be considered in assessing applications, but is not a requirement of entry.
English language
Applicants whose native language is not English must fulfil one of the following conditions:
- IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
- TOEFL paper based: 573 with 4.5 in TWE
- TOEFL IBT: 88 (no less than 19 in any element)
The qualification must be achieved no more than 2 years prior to admission. For students who need to improve their English skills before joining a degree programme, The Centre for English Language Education| offers Pre-sessional Language Courses| which are open to prospective students at all levels.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 573 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Business School accreditation: AMBA, EQUIS.
Programme accreditation:
MSc Marketing: One of the few postgraduate Marketing courses in the UK accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for Dual Award status, which offers you an opportunity to take the CIM’s Professional Diploma in Marketing while you are studying. Employers value this additional qualification and it will give you a competitive edge.
Executive MSc in Global Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
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