What you'll study

As part of this specialism, students will take a total of 120 CATs worth of modules, as listed below.

• e-Business Fundamentals
• Problem Solving with Statistics
• Enterprise e-Commerce Solutions
• Strategic Information Systems Management
• Big Data, Analytics and Optimisation
• Digital and Data Science Consultancy
• Data Science and Machine Learning
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

Research Project

The research element is worth 33% of your final grade (60 CATs). This project supports you in developing your personal research skills. If you opt for the Data Science and Digital Operations specialism, your project should focus on management or technology-related issues in companies involved digital and data science.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this specialism are as per the requirements for our MSc e-Business Management programme.

You should have obtained the minimum of a UK 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent).

Candidates with a UK 2:2 (or equivalent) may be accepted upon demonstration of relevant professional experience.

We accept students from a wide range of academic disciplines onto the MSc in E-Business Management, including (but not exclusively) IT, Media, Communications, Business, Marketing, Data Science, Technology. Through your Statement of Purpose, we will review your rationale for selecting this course, and how you see it helping you to achieve your career goals. If these align with what the course will provide, and if you have sufficiently strong academic credentials, you will be deemed suitable for admission to the course.

e-Business Management is designed for people looking to operate effectively in the e-business environment and to manage or lead either the transformation of existing business processes or the creation of new e-business activity.

English language

If you are a non-native English speaker, we need to confirm that your English language competency is sufficiently good for you to get the most out of your Master's study. You therefore require you to take a SELT (Secure English Language Test) and submit your results as one of your academic requirements. If you are taking an IELTS test, we require a score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any one component). Please view our web page here for a full list of accepted tests, together with the grades required.

Tuition fees

For 2024 entry, the tuition fees are as follows:

• Home students: £18,180 (Bursaries are awarded to UK offer holders. Merit-based scholarships also available)
• Overseas students: £33,340 (Regional bursaries and merit-based scholarships are available)

If you are successful in receiving an offer, a deposit payment is required in order to secure your place on the course. Please note that sponsored students can apply for a deposit waiver. For further information, please see our tuition fee deposits pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

Your remaining tuition fee is then payable at the start of the academic year, or in three instalments. For information about how to pay your tuition fees, please review the University's finance web pagesLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window.

WMG Excellence Scholarships

At WMG, we invest more than £1million per year into supporting our talented students and creating a diverse and inspiring learning environment.
Our funding opportunities range from the competitive merit-based WMG Excellence Scholarship open to all offer-holders, through to guaranteed bursaries for specific countries (including UK) and partnership awards with third-party funders.

WMG Excellence Scholarships are merit-based awards, available on a competitive basis. Awards range from 10% to 50% tuition fee discount.

Applications will be judged on past academic achievement, professional experience, reasons for study, and your vision for the future. View our WMG Excellence Scholarship pageLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window for full details on how to apply for this award.

Additional Scholarship opportunities

You might also be eligible to apply for other scholarships from the University of Warwick, such as the Warwick Taught Masters Scholarship Scheme; as well as awards from external funding bodies, including Chevening Scholarships.

For further information about funding opportunities and how to apply, please see our Scholarships and Funding pagesLink opens in a new window.

Careers

Graduates of our e-Business Data Science and Digital Operations specialism will typically progress into careers with a focus on data analysis, data science, digital operations and/or data visualisation for business management.

Typical roles could include:

• Data Scientist
• Data Analyst
• Digital Operations Executive
• Project Manager / Product Owner
• Business Analytics Specialist
• Digital Transformation Specialist

How to apply

The course code for MSc e-Business Management is: P-H1S4. Application is through the University’s online form and is currently open.

What to include with your application:

• Your personal statement
• Your final or interim transcript of your undergraduate Bachelor’s degree.
• Your academic or professional reference.
  • If you are still studying or completed your studies within the last two years, your referee should be academic.
  • If you graduated more than 2 years ago, we require a professional reference from your current line manager or a senior colleague.
  • We contact your referee directly, so please include their valid professional email address on your application form.
• Your English language qualification (if applicable). If you do not yet have an English qualification this can be submitted later.

Candidates with professional experience should include their CV with their application.

Please note that there is a non-refundable application assessment fee of £60. Scholarship funded candidates may request an application fee waiver on the application form at the submission stage.

For further guidance on the application process and the supporting documents required, please refer to our 'how to apply' web pageLink opens in a new window.

Application Deadline

Our official application deadline is 2nd August 2023, however please note that this course will close early if capacity is reached ahead of that deadline. We strongly recommend you apply as soon as you are ready in order to avoid disappointment.