入学要求 Requirement：
学术要求： One of the following:
•A good UK honours degree (minimum upper second class)
•An equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University
英语要求：One of the following:
A TOEFL score of 620 (paper based) or 260 (computer based) with a Test of Written English (TWE) of 5, or 105 (internet based), with a minimum score of 25 in writing and speaking and 23 in listening and reading
An overall IELTS score of 7 (with a minimum of 7 in writing and speaking and 6.5 in listening and reading)
学费 Tuition Fee：2011/2012 £16,000
课程特征 Course Features：
The MSc in Business Analytics and Information System Management equips you with the technical and organisational skills needed to interpret complex business systems, with a special emphasis on modelling, computation and optimisation. The programme aims to refine and enhance your ability to think critically, enabling you to develop and interpret complex information systems and understand the ways in which they can be used to support businesses and their operations.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Compulsory Modules:
•Spreadsheets and Databases
•Operational Research Methods
•Statistical and Econometric Methods
•Performance Management in Practice
•Foundation in Business Systems
•Information Systems Management
•Business Intelligence.
Elective Modules (Choose one):
•Effective Management Consultancy
•Managing Multi-organisational Enterprises
•Developing Business Systems Workshop
教学与评估 Teaching and Assessment：
Students participate in a well-structured programme of lectures, workshops and lab sessions, which are supported by a programme of peer learning tools that includes module forums and virtual classrooms. Individual supervisions with academics are another important component of your learning experience, especially over the course of the dissertation. The eight taught modules are assessed through a mixture of examinations and coursework. This will be complemented by an extended programme of independent research leading to the completion of a MSc dissertation.
Career opportunities:
The programme prepares students for a range of specialist careers as consultants, managers and business analysts. With the growing importance of analytical information systems, this programme ensures that you are well prepared for the many challenging requirements of modern information systems in the corporate world.
Personal development:
The MSc in Business Analytics and Information System Management aims to refine and enhance your analytical skills, enabling you to design and implement the information systems that support complex decision-making in a business context. The programme has been expertly designed to develop the range of skills and competencies valued by employers internationally. These include:
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Analytical and problem solving skills
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Dealing with clients and managing relationships
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Management, scientific and technical consulting skills
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Delivering projects which meet business requirementsTime management and organisational skills
During your studies at Aston you will also follow an integrated Career and Project Skills module, which will link your learning on the programme to your employability, career planning and continuing personal development.