MSc Computer Science and International Business

Program Overview

Computer Science and International Business

Course Overview

The MSc Computer Science and International Business seeks to provide students with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how business merges with technology, offering a blend of computer science subjects and core business topics. Digital Marketing, Leadership and Sustainability and International Marketing and Business Environment modules offer insights into the core business areas of running a business while Information Management, Advanced Databases and Internet of Things provide students with exposure to computer systems’ fundamentals.

Key Course Details

• Location: Distance Learning
• Duration: Full-time, 1 Year
• Start date: Various
• Entry Requirements: Programme specification (PDF)

Course Outline

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Information Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Advanced Databases
  • Internet of Things
  • Leadership and Sustainability
  • Dissertation
• Students are required to choose one of the following two modules:
  • International Marketing and Business Environment
  • Corporate Strategy and Competitiveness

Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the programme specification.

Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree.
• Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.

Selection Criteria

• The formal entry requirements are:
  • An honours degree at 2:2 or above.
  • English language at IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component).
• Examples of equivalence are:
  • A wide range of professional qualifications and/or work experience.
  • Working or studying in English or an English-speaking environment.

Application Information

Applications are made to Robert Kennedy College.

Student Finance

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Robert Kennedy College Tuition Fees

• The tuition fee for this course is 12,000 CHF (Swiss Francs). This includes access to an authorised set of the University’s online library resources, Online Campus access, graduation fees, and University of Cumbria matriculation fees. Fees are payable in interest-free instalments. The fees are for the entire programme, and include all the courses as well as supervision for the final dissertation. Some of the textbooks that you will need for the course are not included in these fees.

Resources and Facilities

Delivery takes place on Robert Kennedy College's Online Campus Platform.

Meet the Staff

Our academic staff are passionate about their field and have a wealth of real-world experience to back up their knowledge. Find out more about your tutors.

Graduate Destinations

The dual focus on computer science and international business will create well-rounded professionals with knowledge of both computer science applied to the international business concept.