MDes Games Design and Development

The Information Technology (Business) MSc course offered by Heriot-Watt University prepares students with a scholarly understanding of the major issues concerning information technology in business. This course covers solid grounding in business, accounting and information technology.Course Content: The programme consists of activities which focus on theoretical, practical and strategic issues of IT use in organisations. There's a balance of theory and practice, management and technology in the coursework. It involves eight taught courses and a project.Key Modules: Core courses include Research Methods & Dissertation, Business Information Systems, and Business Plan. Options include Big Data Management and Analytics, IT and Business Innovation, Business Finance. Accreditations: The program is approved by the Institute of Chartered IT Professionals.Future Careers: The course is designed for those who wish to become IT professionals with a strong focus on business dimensions. Graduates can choose careers in a range of commercial, public or third sector organisations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.