Program Overview

MSc Information Systems for Business Performance

The 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 or who have not more than two years of work experience in these fields.

Course Outline

The MSc programme provides students with a coherent set of skills that are essential in building, managing, and leveraging effective and efficient information systems (IS) for organisations. The programme 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.

Course Structure

• The programme consists of two parts: Part I and Part II.
• Part I includes taught modules to the value of 60 credits.
• Part II consists of a research project to the value of 30 credits.

Part I Core Modules

The following are the core modules for Part I:

• 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, Analytics and AI (5 credits)
• IS6150 Sustainable Digital Business Models (5 credits)
• IS6151 AI for Business Transformation (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

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 in the context of a research project carried out under the supervision of an industry expert and an academic specialist.

Academic Programme Catalogue

The Academic Programme Catalogue provides the complete and up-to-date content for this course. Note that the modules for all courses are subject to change from year to year.

Course Practicalities

• The MSc in Information Systems for Business Performance is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.
• Assessment methods vary to facilitate group and individual applied learning, including report writing, presentations, development projects, and in-class exams.

Why Choose This Course

The MSc ISBP is currently one of the most popular postgraduate courses in the School. Key elements of this course include:

• Hybrid business/IT orientation
• Focus 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

Requirements

The 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 2 years work experience in these fields. Applicants must hold a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8).

Fees and Costs

• The EU fee for this course is €10,800.
• The Non-EU fee for this course is €19,700.

How To Apply

1. Check dates: Check the opening and closing dates for the application process.
2. Gather documents: Scanned copies of supporting documents have to be uploaded to the UCC online application portal.
3. Apply online: Apply online through the UCC online application portal.

Similar Courses

• MSc Business Analytics
• MSc Data Science & Analytics

Contact Details For This Course

For queries regarding course content or timetables, please contact the relevant faculty members.