Business Technology Management via Study Centres MSc

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Explore the topical areas of Cybersecurity and Data Science. Undertake a project to solve a real-world business technology problem. Become a data and security specialist in business.

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Overview

Our MSc Business Technology Management course is designed to meet the current IT needs of employers. Academic expertise in Data Science, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Statistics and Cybersecurity are embedded throughout the modules.

You'll develop skills and abilities in data management as well as learning to deal with real-world cybersecurity issues. On completing the course, you'll be equipped to deal with business' organisational data management requirements.

Why us?

The college operates a significant range of training programmes for IT professionals already engaged in the industry and has extremely close ties with the Myanmar Computer Professionals Association (MCPA) and Myanmar Computer Federation (MCF)

The college has a long term relationship with Pearson/Edexel for the provision of the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development. This is an ongoing partnership which commenced in 2012

Course structure

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussions, group work, research and practical laboratory sessions. Compared to an undergraduate course, you'll find that this Masters requires a higher level of independent working.

Assessment is primarily by coursework. The project module in the final stage of the course gives you the opportunity to work with academics or businesses in solving real-world problems in the area of business technology management.

Course modules

Core modules:

Data Science Fundamentals (30 credits)

Learn how to use different types of data and understand how to fuse more than one dataset together. Apply a full range of traditional and intelligent analytics to a variety of datasets and make use of modern data science / big data platforms and languages.

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity (30 credits)

Study a range of governance and management topics which will enable you to determine, establish and maintain appropriate governance, delivery and creation of cybersecurity solutions for information security, systems security and network security. Learn how to select the appropriate tools and techniques to address and manage concepts of risk, threats, vulnerabilities and potential attacks.

Technology Management in Organisations (30 credits)

Discuss the management, organisation and use of cybersecurity and data science principles, policies and procedures in organisational settings. Contextualise technology management ecosystems related to cybersecurity and data science depending on your field of interest. Learn to apply the principles, policies and procedures of cybersecurity and data science to provide resilient and robust organisational solutions for secure and valuable information. Develop techniques and use tools that will enable you to undertake critical analysis of the challenges and opportunities of using cybersecurity to mitigate and manage risk to data and enable business continuity in the case of data breaches.

Machine Learning and Data Analytics (30 credits)

Study machine learning, data mining, and data analytics including relevant professional, ethical, social and legal aspects. Explore topics including information and knowledge management, problems with data, approaches to selection of data analytics tools, principles of modelling and simulation, and operations research. Examine the trends, tools, and current developments in the area of machine learning, data mining and data analytics and their practical applications.

Masters Project (60 credits)

Undertake a real-world project through the support of a sponsor which includes both a research and practical element.

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

This course is delivered at one of our Study Centres. Use the tab on the left to contact them directly to find out more about their facilities and location.

Entry requirements

We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.

Please contact the study centre for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and finance

Please contact the study centre directly for information on fees and finance.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

Career ready

This course features relevant work experience that will enhance your skills, build up a valuable network of contacts and boost your employability. As part of the course, you'll undertake a project solving a real-world problem. These projects are often sponsored by external clients, and we encourage and support you to find your own client and sponsor.

Career options

On completing this course, you'll be introduced to a wide variety of fundamental topics in Business Technology Management, focusing on the key aspects of Data Science and Cybersecurity. You'll have critical knowledge and understanding of the subject to become a business data and security specialist. Other potential employment roles include:

IT systems management roles with a focus on Big Data and/or Cybersecurity
IT security manager
Data manager
Data scientist
Data analyst

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

View Programme Specifications for the Faculty of Technology.

Page last updated: 08 March 2024

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