Background Information
Aim
The MSc in Business Computing programme aims to develop students’ ability to analyze the organizational, managerial, technological, and professional issues involved in the use of information systems within modern business environments. The programme equips students with the knowledge to design, evaluate, and implement business-driven IT solutions guided by appropriate professional, ethical, and legal practices. It develops critical analytical, technical, and managerial skills that enable graduates to solve real-world business computing problems and operate effectively across a wide range of industries. The programme provides a practical understanding of how computing technologies support business strategy, operations, decision-making, and innovation. It builds skills necessary to manage and deploy modern information systems in an industry context, with an appreciation of both commercial and open-source business computing software, platforms, and services based on industry-standard technologies.
Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
produce graduates who are capable of explaining key concepts, principles, and theories underpinning business computing and information systems;
produce graduates who can apply computing knowledge to analyze and solve real-world business and organizational problems;
produce graduates who are capable of integrating business knowledge and computing technologies to propose effective IT-enabled business solutions;
produce graduates with skills and strategies for managing information systems and digital transformation in modern business environments;
equip students with high-level knowledge to integrate project management and analytical skills in the development of business computing solutions;
equip students with the ability to analyze data and information systems to support managerial decision-making;
produce graduates who are able to assess and summarize the legal, ethical, and professional requirements relating to business computing and information systems practice.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics programme are expected to have met the following prerequisites:
A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better, in a relevant field of study from any recognized/accredited University. Applicants with third class may be considered for admission if they have at least two years of relevant work experience and other professional qualifications related to the field.
The applicant’s undergraduate field of study should be in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant quantitative or business-related discipline.
A complete application pack must include:
A completed Wisconsin International University College postgraduate application form;
Official transcripts and certificate of the applicant’s previous academic record at the university level;
A full curriculum vitae (CV).
Target Market and Employability
The MSc Business Computing programme is designed for graduates and professionals in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, and related disciplines who seek to combine computing expertise with business knowledge. The programme is suitable for business analysts, systems analysts, IT managers, project managers, database administrators, business intelligence analysts, enterprise systems specialists, digital transformation managers, IT consultants, operations managers, and professionals involved in the planning, implementation, and management of information systems in organizations. Graduates will be equipped to work across diverse sectors including finance, healthcare, manufacturing, telecommunications, government, and the service industry.
Course List
Core
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Business Information Systems
Programming for Business Applications
Database Management Systems
Management Information Systems
Data Analytics for Business
Enterprise Systems and Digital Transformation
Project Management for Computing
Seminar
Electives
Business Intelligence and Decision Support Systems
E-Commerce and Digital Business
Information Systems Strategy and Governance
Software Engineering for Business Applications
Human-Computer Interaction
Cloud Computing for Business