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 Enterprise Systems and Business Analytics equips you with the quantitative skills needed to understand and manage complex enterprises. You will expand your knowledge of operational research methods, business intelligence, enterprise resource planning, and supply chain management. The programme aims to refine and enhance your ability to think critically, and provide you with a profound understanding of enterprise systems and their strategic role in core business processes and functions.
课程内容 Course Content ：
Compulsory Modules:
•Performance Management in Practice
•Operational Research Methods
•Statistical and Econometric Methods
•Managing Multi-organisational Enterprises
•Supply Chain Management
•Enterprise Resource Planning
•Information Systems Management.
Elective Modules (Choose one):
•Business Intelligence
•Spreadsheets and Databases
•Simulation for Managerial Decision Making.
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. The use of advanced analytics is still early in the adoption process, but the adoption rates for new analytics applied to business optimisation are fast increasing. Your degree and your knowledge in this area will make you a perfect candidate for any intelligent enterprise ready to exploit advanced analytics and optimised performance.
Personal development:
The programme has been expertly designed to develop the range of skills and competencies valued by employers internationally. These include:
•Analytical and problem solving skills
•Dealing with clients and managing relationships
•Management, scientific and technical consulting skills
•Delivering projects which meet business requirements
•Time 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.