Postgraduate Diploma-MSc Business and Information Innovation
Entry requirementsEntry Conditions Applicants must normally have gained either a) a good degree or better in a business or business related subject or b) a relevant postgraduate qualification in a business or business related subject with normally an average mark of at least 60%. These awards must be from a recognised university.
Academic titlePostgraduate Diploma/MSc Business and Information Innovation
Course descriptionThe management of innovation is an area of vital importance to business development and competition and has a key role to play in developing the modern technological base of the local regional economy. This unique course has been developed to meet demand in the marketplace for graduates capable of managing information innovation in the context of business and in particular e-business.
The benefits offered are:
• preparation for a career in innovation management
• development of competencies in working and learning with information and communication technology
• understanding of the current thinking in the management of change and innovation and current developments in information and communication technology
Duration and Mode of Attendance
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Full-time:
Postgraduate Diploma – two semesters
MSc – a further semester
Part-time:
Postgraduate Diploma – four semesters
MSc – a further two semesters
Structure and Content
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This programme is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. All students are expected to complete the taught programme. Candidates who are pursuing the Masters degree will be expected to complete a research project in the final semester. The structure and modules are:
Full-time
Semester I
Management of Innovation
MIS and Innovation
Issues in International Management
One option from:
Multimedia Concepts and Applications
International Retailing
Financial Statement Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Finance
Semester II
Strategic Innovation
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Research Methods
One Option From:
Intelligent Systems;
Database Technology Business Economics
Financial Globalization
Time Series Analysis for Business and Finance
Semester III (MSc)
Dissertation or Research Project
Part-time
Semester I
Management of Innovation
Issues in International Management
Semester II
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Research Methods
Semester III
MIS and Innovation
One option from:
Multimedia Concepts and Applications
International Retailing
Financial Statement Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Finance
Semester IV
Research Methods
One Option From:
Intelligent Systems;
Database Technology Business Economics
Financial Globalization
Time Series Analysis for Business and Finance