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PostgraduateMSc

Information Technology (Business)

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£25,480Per Year (Intl)
£12,192Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Information Technology (Business) at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MSc in Information Technology (Business) offers analytical, practical, and theoretical courses that integrate the study of business management and software engineering. These courses encompass the design and development of IT systems, data and IT management, business organization and strategy, project leadership, and e-commerce. The programme does not emphasize computer programming; instead, it aims to cultivate graduates with well-developed analytical and project management skills, enabling them to be effective communicators and managers who work as intermediaries between software deve... International tuition fees are £25,480 per year, home/UK fees are £12,192 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Enterprise Systems Architecture
IT Project Management and Leadership
Business Strategy and Digital Transformation
Data Management and Analytics
E-Commerce Systems and Applications
IT Service Management and Governance
Business Process Optimisation
Research Methods and Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,480

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,480

Home Student Fee

£12,192

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Heriot-Watt University

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