Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) 2.1 Degree No specific subject requirements. No technical expertise is required to join the course – we welcome applicants from a range of academic and professional backgrounds.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with minimum of 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) CAE: level B

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. CV

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..-digital-business.page

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

This one-year, full-time course takes an interdisciplinary approach, drawing together taught modules from Business and Web Science. Later in the course you’ll also do a dissertation.

The compulsory modules will give you grounding in new digital businesses creation, growth and strategic organisation. They include the exciting Digital Entrepreneurship modules, which include talks and masterclasses given by the founders and leaders of successful digital businesses and start-ups, keeping you up to date with the latest concepts and business models. This module is especially useful for those wishing to launch a start-up or work for an emerging digital business.

You’ll learn how to learn a digital business, and also how digital business models and platforms can be integrated into established organisations, helping them to take advantage of the possibilities offered by new technologies.

Other compulsory modules will expose you to current industry thinking, teach you practical skills and bring fresh perspectives on digital issues.

Career opportunities

You’ll graduate with up-to-the-minute knowledge of digital business models as well as key transferable skills that are in demand across a range of sectors. You’ll be equipped to launch your own digital start-up or work in a dynamic digital business environment. You could also choose to add value within an established corporate, public sector or not-for-profit organisation.