Overview
In business, government, charity and even home environments, computer systems are playing an integral role. The introduction of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a complex process with many reported difficulties. Many of these failures are due to companies neglecting 'organisational and people' changes introduced by the new technology. With European Commission support and a network of European partners, Cranfield has completed in-depth research on understanding the soft issues in ICT implementation. This MSc is designed to address the knowledge gap identified in this research.
This course equips students with the integrative approach and practical skills required to ensure success of such projects. On completion students will be able to make an immediate contribution to the design and management of projects within a wide range of manufacturing, commercial business and public service organisational contexts.
To complement the soft skills, students have access to a range of enterprise systems in the Enterprise Systems Laboratory. This expanding laboratory includes SAP R/3, Oracle e-business suite and UGS Teamcentre Engineering systems.
Course Structure
The MSc comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project and an individual project. Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project. Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) students complete six modules.
Modules are structured to support learning in the areas of enterprise systems, business organisation and project management.
Business Organisation
- Business Process Analysis and Engineering
- General Management
- Organisation Analysis and Design
- Socio-Technical System Design
Enterprise Systems
- Enterprise Modelling
- Enterprise Systems
- Project Management
- Business Change Management
- Project and Programme Management
Entry requirements
Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant industrial experience, may be considered.
English language requirements - our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.
Funding
Funding opportunities exist, including industrial sponsorship, School bursaries and a number of general external schemes. For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. We recommend you discuss this with your company in the first instance.
Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For further details please visit our website or contact our Enquiries Office on the details provided below.
Want to find out more?
Contact our Enquiries Office for further details on all the courses we offer be either email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1234 758008. You can also visit our website.
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