About the course
Our MSc Design & Development of Digital Business is a 12-month (full-time) taught master?s degree course. This intensive and innovative course is designed to provide honours graduates who have little or no prior technology experience with a critical understanding of Internet and mobile business strategies, models and processes, a high level of competence in the technical skills needed to develop professional electronic and mobile business systems, and excellent employment opportunities and a world-class student experience. In Part I of the course, you work ly with our staff in lectures, seminars, and in our state-of-the-art development labs to acquire and hone the knowledge and skill areas that underpin the contemporary electronic and mobile business. Modules in Part I focus on a wide variety of subject areas including business strategy, programming for the Internet and for mobile devices, systems analysis, and design, and systems infrastructure. All technology courses are firmly grounded in a practical, real-world business context and are designed for students with little or no prior experience in computing technology.
In Part II, you work in small groups with a mentor to apply new knowledge and skills in a practical way ? by developing an idea for a new, innovative electronic business venture. The project groups will bring their venture from an initial concept to a fully-articulated business and marketing plan, culminating in the implementation of a functional proof-of-concept prototype system. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Autumn (September), 2024 |
Cork |
Autumn (September), 2024 |
Cork |
Autumn (September), 2025 |
Cork |
How to apply
Entry requirements for University College Cork
IELTS - 6.5 Minimum individual sections 5.5
TOEFL - TOEFL 90 (Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing 17)
at least a 2.2 degree in any discipline except those with high levels of software development content (e.g. computer science, business information systems, etc.) or
expect to graduate in the year of entry with at least a 2.2 degree in any discipline except those with high levels of software development content
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0
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