Business Information Technology – (M.Sc.)

Regardless of the economic environment, organisations always try to maximise their resources in pursuit of business objectives. This often involves the effective use of Information Technology by management to increase efficiency and improve corporate performance. This route to improvement has not always been successful, and Information Technology solutions, if badly conceived or applied, have been shown to have as much potential to cause damage as they have to underpin success.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to be an effective agent for change in the application of Information Technology to Business processes. You will learn the nature of the underlying technology and how to successfully apply it in a range of business environments using industry standard technology and techniques. Modules examine the characteristics of business information systems, how they are designed and how they can be successfully implemented in the working environment.

This course is aimed at closing the capability gap between technology practitioners and generic managers to produce individuals who are equipped to operate in the corporate environment, yet be aware of the nature of the technology and be able to interact with specialists to deliver successful IT projects. It is suitable for individuals with a management background wishing to specialise in the area of Information System technology or technology specialists wishing to move in to managerial roles.

Skills

You'll develop creative abilities and a critical understanding in your chosen area of interest, as well as an excellent understanding of theory and practice in business information technology. You will gain transferable skills, such as oral and written communication, time management and group working, all of which you will find valuable in your future career.

Career Prospects

As Edinburgh's top university for Graduate Employability (HESA 2010) and one of the top in the UK for Graduate Prospects (The Independent and The Times University Guides for 2009), we can offer you a valuable head-start in your chosen career.
The variety of Business Information Technology elements offers a strong vocational focus. After graduation, you can expect to be involved in both academic and practical fields in widely diverse areas of Business Information Technology, including:

* interactive systems design,
* usability engineering,
* information engineering,
* software engineering,
* IT project management,
* IT consultancy,
* networks design/ analysis / management,
* IT security,
* database design and implementation.