MSc in Business Systems Analysis and Design
Career benefits
Business Systems Analysis and Design is suitable for applicants from any academic discipline, as the IT industry is not simply interested in technical skills, as it is primarily project-based and people-centred. There is a very significant demand for graduates with the hybrid skills needed in business systems analysis and design, which is not simply about technical skills, as it is largely project-based and people-centred. The Department has an excellent track record in producing highly employable graduates for all these sectors. However, as the computing industry evolves, employers are becoming much more selective about the particular skills required from graduates, and the institutions from which they have obtained their qualifications. With European competitors taking a master's degree as a basic graduate qualification, the standard UK bachelor's degree is no longer adequate. Mobility, professional equivalence and long-term job security in an open European job market demands a master's degree.
Recent graduates are employed in consultancy companies, software houses, major
software users such as banks, the public services, telecommunications, multinational
manufacturers, and large retailers. The programme helps students build a strong
network with their peers, and cohorts keep in touch through informal events
such as dinners, as well as maintaining the network as part of their career
development.