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MSc Information Systems for Business Performance



MSc Information Systems for Business Performance is a course run by Cork University Business School (CUBS), UCC, Cork. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 12 Months. MSc Information Systems for Business Performance gives a Course Qualification of Masters Degree, awarded by UCC. For more information about MSc Information Systems for Business Performance at Cork University Business School (CUBS), UCC, please review the details below.

Our MSc Information Systems for Business Performance (ISBP) programme is a conversion course offered by the Cork University Business School at UCC. It is designed for applicants who have not previously studied high levels of software development (e.g. Business Information Systems, Computer Science, and Software Development) or who have not more than two years of work experience in these fields.

The MSc programme provides you with a coherent set of skills that are essential in building, managing, and leveraging effective and efficient information systems (IS) for organisations. Our ISBP graduates will acquire the skills necessary to manage and leverage information systems for problem-solving, value-generation and cost savings,

This is a 12-month intensive course with industrially mentored collaborative projects. Students are taught from beginner level and prepared to take up business analyst/programmer and management positions in IT departments in small, medium or large organisations, whether public or private, in the financial services, manufacturing or any sector.

We have been awarded the GradIreland Postgraduate Course of the Year for seven consecutive years and our graduates have an excellent employment record.

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Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits in Part I and complete a research project to the value of 30 credits in Part II.

Part I

Core Modules

IS6121  Digital Leadership Seminars (5 credits)
IS6136  Professional Practice Skills and Ethics (5 credits)
IS6137  IT Project Management (5 credits)
IS6138  Digital Governance and Compliance (5 credits)
IS6139  Business Decision Support (5 credits)
IS6140  An Introduction to Business Intelligence and Analytics (5 credits)
IS6150  Sustainable Digital Business Models (5 credits)
IS6151  Business Models for Disruptive Technology (5 credits)
IS6152  Systems Analysis (5 credits)
IS6153  Application Design (5 credits)
IS6155  Database Analysis and Design (5 credits)
IS6156  Databases for Management Information Systems (5 credits)

 

Part II
IS6056 Collaborative Industry Research Project (30 credits)

Part II consists of an industry research project that allows for practical experience of a research project in a business context. This collaborative project will allow groups of students to specialise in an assigned industry sector (e.g. financial services, technology, pharmaceuticals, government, retail/distribution) in the context of a research project carried out under the supervision of an industry expert and an academic specialist. Groups will develop a proposal and carry out fieldwork in order to produce a report on their topic.

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Training ProviderCork University Business School (CUBS), UCC
Course LocationCork
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationMasters Degree
Awarding BodyUCC
Awarding Body DetailsMSc
Course Start Date09/09/2024
Course End Date31/08/2025
Course Duration12 Months
Course TimeThe MSc in Information Systems for Business Performance is a conversion course designed for applicants who have not previously studied high levels of software development or who have not more than two years of work experience in these fields. It is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme. Assessment: The assessment methods vary in order to facilitate group and individual applied learning. Report writing, presentations, development projects, and in-class exams are examples of the types of assessments used.
Course Fee10,640
Entry RequirementsThe MSc in Information Systems for Business Performance is a conversion course designed for applicants who have not previously studied high levels of software development (e.g. Business Information Systems, Computer Science and Software Development) or who have not more than 2 years work experience in these fields. Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8). Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the above academic entry requirements. Each application will be reviewed by programme directors and is subject to approval by the Head of relevant Discipline within the School of Business.
Carear PathThe MSc ISBP is currently one of the most popular postgraduate courses in our School. Key elements of this course include: hybrid business/IT orientation focused on understanding how organisations operate strong links with industry curriculum based on leading-edge technologies emphasis on developing students’ ability to work as a team develops technical skills from scratch customised career and professional workshops challenging and collaborative industrial projects mentored by leading industrial entrepreneurs, Chief Executive Officers, IT managers, Chief Information Officers and business consultants access to an IS and business alumni of over 2,000 professionals Skills and Careers Information Our MSc ISBP graduates are employed nationally and internationally as business analysts, programmers, managers, web and database developers, project managers, auditors, researchers, business intelligence consultants, marketing managers, and consultants in industry sectors reliant on IS. In recent years our graduating classes have achieved virtually 100% employment.
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Course CodeMSCISP
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