MSFT Term 2 Optional Module Selection
Deadline Wednesday 26 November at 12:00 midday
You must now make your selection regarding your Term 2 optional modules and your chosen route, Research Paper, Internship or Finance in Practice (FIP)
This decision is final, please ensure you have fully reviewed the information provided during the briefings this term, available on the PG Essentials ModuleLink opens in a new window
Route Choice
You will need to decide at this stage which route you wish to pursue in order for us to share information and prepare you for the Research Paper, Internship or FIP route. In term 2, Research Paper students will need to choose their internal or external project; Internship students will be applying for jobs and submitting their application to the school; and the school need to know how many students they can expect on FIP in order to arrange accommodation and generate projects with Businesses. Please note, if you choose the Internship route and you are not able to secure an internship role, you will be allocated onto either the Research Paper or FIP route. This will be discussed with the programme team at the time.
MSFT Term 2 modules
- IB9YW0 FinTech: Digital Currencies and Decentralised Finance (Required Core)
- IB9HG0 Cybersecurity in Business (Core)
- IB9AU0 Generative AI and AI Applications (Core)
- One Optional Module
You will make your selection of Term 2 optional module and your route now.
We will ask you to make your Term 3 optional modules choice towards the end of Term 2.
We have provided information on all options offered this year to enable you to make an informed choice.
Term 2 Optional Modules
Module Leaders have provided videos to give insights into what thier module will cover, helping you to make an informed choice. Please make sure you are logged in to this page in the top right corner to be able to access the linked videos and content.
In addition to the videos provided below you can review each module in the University Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window. To search for a module enter the module code missing off the final character e.g. for IB9YW0 enter 'IB9YW'
You can review the module aims, objectives and assessment methods. Please note the method of delivery or 'study time' can vary dependent on the term in which a module is offered. Term 2 modules will run over a 10-week term, with 3 hours of teaching content typically delivered per week. In Term 3 you will have condensed teaching over a 2 week period.
Please make sure you are logged in to this page in the top right corner to be able to access the linked videos and content.
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IB9CD0 Algorithmic Trading and Robo AdvisingLink opens in a new window |
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IB96F0 Information Systems ConsultancyLink opens in a new window |
Term 3 Modules Choices
Term 3 modules will be split into 3 pots, those modules taking place in weeks 2 & 3 will be pot A, those in weeks 4 & 5 in pot B, and those in weeks 6 & 7 pot C.
Confirmation of these pots will be provided in term 2, but an indication is provided below.
IB9HY0 Research Methods module is only available for those undertaking the Research Paper. If Research Paper students also choose Financial Analytics as their optional module, be aware that Research Methods and Financial Analytics modules will run in weeks 2 & 3, and therefore you can expect to have 6 hours of
teaching per day, and assessment deadlines may be close together.
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Weeks 2 & 3 |
Weeks 4 & 5, or 6 & 7 |
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IB9SG0 AI and Moral Decision-MakingLink opens in a new window |
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Research Methods (IB9HY0) (Research Paper Students only) |
IB92E0 Entrepreneurship and Business VenturingLink opens in a new window |
IB9HI0 Case Studies in Data Science and EconomicsLink opens in a new window |
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Selection Process
The selection process will close on Wednesday 26 November at 12:00 (midday) and no further changes will be accepted after that time. While the form is open you can make changes, however any resubmission will overwrite previous submissions.
You must rank modules by preference (1 being your top choice, 2 your second choice ).
If demand exceeds spaces available on a module, you will be allocated at random (i.e. not on a first come first served basis) to fill the number of places available. You are asked to indicate your choices on the form in case we are not able to grant you a place on your preferred option.
Please note that a module also needs a minimum number of participants to run. If a module does not attract enough interest it will be cancelled.
Please ensure you have fully reviewed the information available before making your selection to ensure you have fully understood the process.
Once the selections have been finalised you will be registered to the confirmed module and will be able to access the module area on my.wbs.
If you have any questions please e-mail managementPG@wbs.ac.uk.
* Term 3 electives are correct at time of publishing but are subject to change