Program Overview

Overview

The Digital Business MSc program at Newcastle University is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead digital initiatives in organizations. The program covers the core components of digital business, including leading-edge technologies, consultancy-based practice, identifying and planning for digital start-ups, long-term business strategies, innovation management, business processes, business analytics, digital marketing, project management, and the alignment of people behavior for digital benefits realization.

What You'll Learn

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• How systems are built on disruptive technologies and create strategic advantages
• How to foster innovation and analyze the potential of new ventures
• Business processes, data analytics, and their functional and technical connections
• Project management methods
• Change management following the introduction of digital systems
• Employability, career paths, and career development in the digital business world

How You'll Learn

Learning is delivered through a variety of methods, including:

• Participative lectures
• Guest speakers
• Case studies
• Demonstration of systems
• Computer labs
• Market research
• Multidisciplinary group works
• Empirically-based assignments
• Focused reading material
• One-to-one supervision
• Research

Your Development

Through the program, you'll gain the skills to lead digital business initiatives in organizations from beginning to end, address business problems and opportunities through digital systems, and experience real-life practice as you develop a digital start-up. You'll also develop valuable soft skills, such as analytical power, critical analysis, teamwork, time management, and professional writing.

Your Future

Graduates from this program are suited to employment in a range of roles, including software engineer, founder/co-founder, business analyst, senior digital media specialist, professional systems engineer, senior account manager, senior software engineer, IT business analyst, lead analyst, product manager, data analyst, project manager, client development director, sales consultant, digital adoption specialist, digital transformation manager, and head of data.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown.

Facilities

The Business School is located in the heart of Newcastle University's campus and offers a range of purpose-built facilities, including computer clusters, lecture theaters, seminar and teaching spaces, a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, study pods, and a contemporary café.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are £15,700 for home students and £30,800 for international students. There are also various scholarships available, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

Entry Requirements

The program requires a 2:1 honors degree, or international equivalent, in any subject. English language requirements also apply, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

How to Apply

The application process involves submitting an online application, which includes providing personal details, academic qualifications, and a personal statement. There is no application closing date for this program, but international students are advised to apply at least two months before the course starts. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK.