MSc in e-Business Systems
Career benefits
The MSc programme in e-Business Systems is based on a very significant demand for graduates with a good knowledge of computing and its application to electronic commerce. This demand arises from consultancies, software houses and enterprises with established or planned e-business operations.
Typical entrants to the programme have a degree in an engineering or scientific discipline, and wish to either move into the e-business field or to explore e-business software for their current field. Prior programming experience is not essential, but potential applicants may wish to try it in advance to see if they have the aptitude.
From this base, the programme provides a solid technical coverage of all aspects of software development, including such widely used languages as Java, PHP, UML, XML and Corba, as well as Enterprise Resourse Planning systems. The programme is therefore quite demanding, and provides an advanced academic education in these areas.
Of course, the employment value of a master's degree is not just short term. Although on-the-job training and experience as well as technology specific skills are valuable, they can be rather narrow and difficult to validate, and to transfer. The structure of this programme ensures that there is a proper balance between the development of particular skills and a solid education in the enduring principles and concepts that underlie system development in electronic commerce.