Master's in Business in Technology

Advancing business and leadership capability in a tech-led world.Technology is the main driver of growth in the modern world and the need for skilled leaders to implement technological innovation has never been more important. The Business in Technology MSc is a unique MBA-style Masters developed by industry expert faculty at Ulster University Business School (UUBS). Our flexible online Masters programme aims to develop the specialist management skills needed to become an effective leader of sustainable change and gain the confidence to take on senior leadership roles across a range of tech-led industries. As a student on this career-focused Masters programme, you’ll develop your skillset through applied theory and practice, learning how to manage complex business projects and drive strategic transformation, harnessing business understanding, technical capability and human insight throughout. The programme can be split into three pathways, allowing you to graduate sooner with a PG Cert (8 months minimum), PG Dip (16 months) or continue to gain the full Masters in Business in Technology qualification in two years part-time. Start my application Frequently asked questions Explore on-campus courses Request a factsheet Why choose Ulster? Ulster University is ranked among the UK’s top 50 universities (Good University Guide World University League Tables 2023) and rated among the top 10% of UK universities for research impact (REF 2021). The Business in Technology Masters programme is delivered by leading academics and industry experts from Ulster University Business School (UUBS), the UK’s 6th largest business school based in the growing tech hub of Northern Ireland. The business school is a leading centre for entrepreneurial education, research and impact, with 100% of the school’s Business and Management case studies judged as having outstanding or very considerable impacts in terms of reach and significance. (REF 2021). Flexible online learning With Ulster Online, you can study anywhere and anytime, balancing your studies around existing commitments. We offer part-time study hours, multiple start dates throughout the year, module-by-module payment plans and the opportunity to pause your studies if needed. With over 20 years as a distance learning provider, Ulster University is an expert in delivering interactive online learning experiences. You’ll interact in live sessions, collaborate on weekly tasks and network with like-minded professionals from around the world, building practical transferrable skills such as complex problem-solving and adaptability. Study online, part-time for flexible career progression with Ulster Online. Start my application Fees Cost per 15-credit module: £833.25 Fees are payable on a module-by-module basis as you progress through the course.* In the 2022/23 academic year, modules are priced at £55.55 per credit point, so a 15-credit module will cost £833.25. The number of credits you take will be determined by your chosen award, as outlined below: Postgraduate Certificate: 60 credits Postgraduate Diploma: 120 credits Master of Science: 180 credits *Tuition fees may be subject to an annual inflationary increase each academic year in line with Ulster University’s terms and conditions. The increase will come into effect for the September teaching period each year. Excellent student support Student success is at the heart of everything we do, and throughout the programme, you will receive comprehensive support from our Student Success Team, with a dedicated advisor to offer you advice, guidance and help with assessments, whenever you need it. Ulster’s course tutors also have flexible contact hours to support you wherever you are in the world. Here’s what our students are saying about our support services: “The best support out of the other three unis I’ve been to.” – John Hughes – Ulster Online MSc student “All the support was fantastic, and the monthly calls are very helpful and reassuring.” – Emma Spittles, Ulster Online MSc student Start my application Funding Flexible options make payment as easy as possible for students, sponsors or employers.  A 10% Alumni Discount is also available for eligible candidates. Intakes Start when it suits you with five intakes each year in January, March, May, July, September and November. Entry Requirements Applicants are expected to have: EITHER a second class honours degree or higher from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard. OR an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma; postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or an approved alternative qualification. AND evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). Entry requirements are set at this level as the team’s experience shows that students without this tend to be unable to cope with the demands of the course. English language requirements If English is not your first language, the minimum requirement is Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5), or a Trinity ISE Pass at level III. Ulster University also recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. Modules The PG Cert in Business Analysis and Consulting is a business analysis course consisting of four modules, covering stakeholder management and practical business consulting skills. Business Analysis and Consulting (15 credits) Stakeholder and Client Management (15 credits) Tech and Data Science in Consulting (15 credits) Consultancy in Practice (15 credits) The PG Dip in Transformation Management and Leadership consists of eight modules in total – everything included in the PG Cert, plus four additional modules centred on strategic transformation, tech operations and transformation leadership. Strategy and Transformation (15 credits) Leadership and Transformation (15 credits) Tech Operations in Transformation (15 credits) Transformation in Practice (15 credits) The Business in Technology MSc* is made up of all modules in the PG Cert and PG Dip, plus an advanced study of business research skills and management of complex projects and a final project worth 30 credits. Business Research Skills (15 credits) Complex Project Management (15 credits) Transformation Consultancy Project (30 credits) Speak to one of our Enrolment Advisors about which option is right for you Please note, modules are reviewed annually and may change in subsequent academic years. The order of modules will vary depending when you start the course. *The official title of the programme, which will appear on your graduation certificate upon completion of the full programme, is ‘MSc Business in Technology’. Programme Outcomes Through our course, students will: Critically analyse complex business problems and systematically apply knowledge and understanding to implement sustainable change and deliver sustainable outcomes.  Apply the principles and practices of transformation management and leadership to complex business issues, implementing sustainable change and delivering sustainable outcomes.  Apply the principles and practices of business analysis and consulting, transformation management and leadership through the completion of a complex capstone work-based project.  Learn the theoretical and professional aspects of business in technology to bridge the theory-practice-gap.    Prepare for a leadership career in the professional environment by developing the necessary transferable, intellectual and interpersonal skills.    Enhance lifelong learning skills, resilience and personal development to be able to work with self-direction and originality and to contribute to business and society as a whole.