General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an IT, media, communications, business, data, science or technology related discipline.

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

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following:

• Band A
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.

Additional requirements

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

Core modules

The following topics are covered in each e-Business Management specialism:

Digital and Data Science specialism

• e-Business Fundamentals
• Enterprise e-Commerce Solutions
• Cloud Native Computing
• Big Data Technology and Visualisation
• Data Engineering with Python
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Digital and Data Science Consultancy
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

e-Commerce and Digital Analytics specialism

• e-Business Fundamentals
• Enterprise e-Commerce Solutions
• Digital Development with Python
• Customer Experience and Consumer Insight
• Big Data, Analytics and Optimisation
• Agile Project Management and Consultancy
• Supply Chain Integration and Finance
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

Digital Marketing specialism

• e-Business Fundamentals
• Digital Marketing Strategy and Management
• e-Customer Relationship Management
• Creating a Digital Brand
• Big Data and Marketing Technology
• Digital Retail Strategy
• Digital Marketing Campaigns
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

Digital Consultancy and Entrepreneurship specialism

• e-Business Fundamentals
• Digital Consultancy
• Digital Entrepreneurship and Financing
• Digital Retail Strategy
• Emerging Technologies for Business
• Digital Marketing Strategy and Management
• Supply Chain Integration and Finance
• Study, Professional and Analytical Skills

Read the module descriptions for this course on WMG's website.

Teaching

This course has two components – a taught component accounting for two-thirds of your time and effort, and a research component (dissertation) each accounting for one-third. 

For the taught component, we blend lectures with seminars, syndicate exercises, simulations, and case studies. Each module is delivered intensively over one full week or two half weeks, and classes are deliberately kept small to encourage interaction. Larger scale lectures are delivered for some modules and are backed up by seminar and syndicate activities. 

Our module leaders have extensive industry experience. Guest speakers from industry also contribute regularly, bringing real-world insight into your learning experience.

Class sizes

Overall this course can accommodate up to 200 students, divided into smaller teaching classes for the specialisms.

Typical contact hours

Our courses are modular in structure, with modules generally being taught in intensive one-week blocks from Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm. Some modules will be taught over two half weeks or more, and occasionally you may be required to attend weekend sessions.

In addition to the taught component, you will have online pre-module preparation, and a substantial Post Module Assignment (PMA) following each module.

Each module accounts for 150 hours of learning time, divided between pre-work, in-module time, and post module assessment.

Assessment

At the end of each module, you will be given a Post Module Assignment (PMA) based on the learning objectives of that module. This is a piece of assessed written work which should take around 110 hours to complete. Most modules also have some in-module assessed work. 

For the research component, each student undertakes a major individual project, which will develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to specialise. This project accounts for 33% of your overall credits and is submitted in the form of a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

Reading lists

Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.

Your timetable

Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.

Your career

Graduates from Cyber Security in WMG have gone on to work for a variety of employers including:

• Accenture
• PWC
• KPMG
• Deloitte
• IBM
• Ministry of Defence
• HP
• Cisco
• Tata Consulting Services

They have pursued roles such as:

• Cyber Security Consultant
• Information Security Analyst
• Technology Analyst
• IT Security and Governance Officer
• Security Project Manager
• Network Consulting Engineer
• IT Risk and Resilience Manager
• Senior Investigation Officer

Helping you find the right career

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• WMG Future Fest
• Options in Engineering sector event
• Careers for experienced hires
• Careers in Cyber Security
• Careers in healthcare
• Careers in project management

WMG at Warwick

Having forged strong links with global companies through 42 years of collaborative research and development, we really understand the global market you’ll be operating in, and have designed our programmes to match.

Find out more about us on our website

Our courses

• Cyber Security Engineering (MSc)
• Cyber Security Management (MSc)
• e-Business Management (MSc)
• Engineering Business Management (MSc)
• Healthcare Operational Management (MSc)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MSc)
• Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (MSc)
• International Trade, Strategy and Operations (MSc)
• Management for Business Excellence (MSc)
• Programme and Project Management (MSc)
• Service Management and Design (MSc)
• Smart, Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (MSc)
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management (MSc)
• Sustainable Automotive Electrification (MSc)

Our Postgraduate Research degrees

• Business Transformation (MSc by Research)
• Engineering (MPhil/PhD)
• Engineering Doctorate (EngD)
• MSc by Research (WMG) (MSc)

Visiting WMG

There are a number of different ways to visit the University of Warwick throughout the year. We host bespoke PG visits, where you can talk directly with your chosen department and explore our campus through a personalised tour. WMG also organises events for prospective students including a weekly Live Chat so you can connect directly with the department to speak with staff and students from WMG. For more about university wide open days and tours, visit our Postgraduate Visits page.

Scholarships and bursaries