MSc Business Systems Analysis and Design

The minimum entry requirement is a good second class Honours degree from a UK university, a recognised equivalent from an accredited international institution or an equivalent professional qualification. Previous academic and commercial experience will be considered. Applicants should have good professional English.

For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:
 

• IELTS: 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all four test components)
• TOEFL (internetbased): 90

Other Suitable Qualifications

INTO Postgraduate preparation Programmes

If you do not qualify for direct entry, our partner INTO City University London offers academic preparation programmes which focus on the skills you need. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering at INTO City University London means guaranteed progression to this degree.

Kaplan International College (KIC) London

Additionally, the University works in partnership with KIC London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Foundation and Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students including regular one-to-one tuition. Progression to the University is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London course at the required level.

INTO English Language Programmes

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner, INTO City University London offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information.

English for Postgraduate Study

Pre-sessional English

Full-time EU: £9,000 (2013/14 fees); Part-time EU: £4,500 (per year) (2013/14 fees). Full-time Non EU: £13,500 (2013/14 fees); Part-time Non EU: £6,750 (per year) (2013/14 fees)

Scholarships and Bursaries

Merit-based scholarships up to £1,500 available
Loyalty Bursary Scheme available to City University London graduates.

Business Systems Analysis and Design is suitable for applicants from any academic discipline, as the IT industry is not simply interested in technical skills, as it is primarily project-based and people-centred. There is a very significant demand for graduates with the hybrid skills needed in business systems analysis and design, which is not simply about technical skills, as it is largely project-based and people-centred. The Department has an excellent track record in producing highly employable graduates for all these sectors. However, as the computing industry evolves, employers are becoming much more selective about the particular skills required from graduates, and the institutions from which they have obtained their qualifications. With European competitors taking a master’s degree as a basic graduate qualification, the standard UK bachelor’s degree is no longer adequate. Mobility, professional equivalence and long-term job security in an open European job market demands a master’s degree.

Recent graduates are employed in consultancy companies, software houses, major software users such as banks, the public services, telecommunications, multinational manufacturers, and large retailers. The programme helps students build a strong network with their peers, and cohorts keep in touch through informal events such as dinners, as well as maintaining the network as part of their career development.
For more details see here: http://www.city.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/business-systems-analysis-and-design#course-detail=5

Practical work is emphasised throughout to develop understanding and skills which are strengthened by the interactive teamwork approach. The course has an excellent track record in producing employable hybrid IT/business professionals.

The Course Develops:

• Skills in business awareness, design and consultancy to facilitate the alignment of IT systems and services to business objectives
• The specialist understanding of theoretical principles in business systems analysis and design
• Technical skills, through practical laboratory work, to enable students to apply their knowledge of IT and how it affects business competitiveness MSc Business Systems Analysis and Design

The course will equip you with specialist knowledge ranging from business systems requirements analysis and design, software  systems engineering, data modelling to IT strategy, project  management and business engineering with ERP solutions.

7 Core Module(s):

Business Engineering with ERP Solutions

• Explain the fundamental principles of ERP technology and second generation ERP systems, and evaluate their business and technical  benefits in context
• Analyse the critical success factors for ERP system implementation in context
• Use Accelerated SAP (ASAP) methodology in solving complex problems
• Perform complex business process modelling using the EPC notation

Databases
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 Information Systems Planning and Strategy

• Critically evaluate information systems strategies
• Apply common management issues to information systems
• Apply theoretical frameworks to analyse the strategic impact of information systems
• Evaluate the use of information systems in knowledge management and business re-engineering or transformation

Interaction Design
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Practical Business Systems Consultancy

• Explain key concepts and methods relating to human behaviour, in particular in workplace contexts
• Analyse, design and evaluate business systems using modelling and development software
• Analyse and synthesise solutions to business-related problems using advanced modelling methods

Project Management

• Demonstrate understanding of the key issues relating to IT project management, including estimating, scheduling, resourcing, monitoring and controlling progress, quality control and risk management
• Discuss the wider context of change management and the organizational framework

Research, Methods and Professional Issues
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Requirements Engineering

• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the range of problems which arise in requirement engineering
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the state-of-the-art practices and leading academic research that are aimed at addressing the range of problems which arise in requirements engineering
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the differences between alternative requirements modelling techniques
• Apply start-of-the-art requirements methods and techniques to acquire, model and analyse requirements for complex systems

Systems Specification

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the changing nature of software intensive systems and the range of new methods, tools and techniques available to develop these systems
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the challenges of requirements elicitation
• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the fundamentals of software quality assurance techniques
• Apply the principles and concepts involved in object-oriented analysis and design and build object-oriented analysis and design models using the constructs of the Unified Modelling Language (UML)