Prospective Students
M.Sc. in Electronic Commerce (Technical) (PAC Code: DC821)
Fact File
| Duration: | 1 yr |
|---|---|
| Fee information | Click Here |
| Indicative Timetable | (Weeks 20-31) |
Degree Information:
Overview
Dublin City University School of Computing and Business School have combined to develop and offer a full-time M.Sc. degree in Electronic Commerce with two distinct concentrations, business and technical. The two concentrations within the same overall degree programme are designed to offer two distinct tracks with a shared e-commerce emphasis to appeal to both technical and business specialists.
Aims and Objectives:
The programme is delivered over one calendar year of full-time study and consists of two taught semesters followed by a practical e-commerce project. It aims to provide graduates with the multi-faceted skills required to operate successfully in the dynamic e-commerce, mobile technology and other high tech industries. With major fee support for EU students and a strong practical focus, it has a wealth of attractive features for both recent graduates and those wishing to update their skills through full-time study.
Programme Structure:
Programme Structure
The uniqueness of this Masters degree lies in the interaction fostered between participants on its Technical and Business streams. Its specially designed structure sees students of both streams following a common core curriculum, along with a number of modules particular to their stream. Over two taught semesters participants on the Business stream take modules in advanced business topics, as well as some fundamental modules in computing. Simultaneously, students on the Technical stream take advanced computing courses, along with introductory modules in business topics. Hence, this curriculum allows participants to gain a solid grounding in both the technical and strategic issues relating to e-commerce.
The programme is firmly grounded in the reality of the Information Age. This is reflected in the major project of a practical nature on which students are required to work collaboratively between May and late August. This involves students of both streams coming together to build a prototype e-commerce system that solves a real-world problem or exploits a real-world opportunity. The projects, which may be provided by corporate clients or involve some of the students' own ideas, typically involve market research, formulation of project and business plans, and design and development of a working e-commerce system prototype.
Indicative Academic Structure: M.Sc. in Electronic Commerce (Technical)
Modules given to students on the Technical Stream only:
Semester 1 Semester 2
|
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
|
Core |
Cryptography & Numbers Theory* |
7.5 |
Core |
Public Key Cryptography & Security Protocols* |
7.5 |
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|
Core |
Systems Software* |
7.5 |
Core |
||||
|
Credits |
15 |
Credits |
7.5 |
Please note MECT and MECB students, there is a one week immersion course from 20-27 September which students must attend. There are assignments during that week and due over the following 3 months.
Modules given to students on the Business Stream only:
Semester 1 Semester 2
|
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
|
Core |
Organisation & Management in the Networked Era |
5 |
Core |
Strategic Thinking in the Information Age |
5 |
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|
Core |
The Digital Economy |
5 |
ALT |
Network & Internets** |
5 |
||
| ALT | Object Orientated Programming** | 5 | ALT | Human Resource Management | 5 | ||
| ALT | Finance*** | 5 | |||||
|
Credits |
15 |
Credits |
10 |
Modules given to students on both Streams (common modules):
Semester 1 Semester 2
|
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
Type |
Module Title |
Credit |
Total |
|
Core |
Web Design & Implementation |
5 |
Core |
E-Commerce Infrastructure |
5 |
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|
Core |
Marketing in a High-Tech Environment |
5 |
Core |
Risk Managment & Regulation in E-Commerce |
5 |
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| Core | Business Modelling and Process Innovation | 5 | Core | E-Commerce and Entrepreneurship | 5 | ||
| Core | Information Access*** | 5 | |||||
|
Credits |
15 |
Credits |
20 |
Practicum given to students on both streams for completion between May - late August
Core Practicum 30
Total Credits 90
*These extended modules worth 1.5 times other modules
** ALT - One module selected from two per semester, depending on original undergraduate degree background (computing or business)
***This module has two modes. One mode for technical students worth 1.5 modules; the second mode is a shorter module worth 1 module for business students.
View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)
Fees Reduction
This programme is supported by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) under their Graduate Skills Conversion Programme, resulting in a reduced fee for European Union citizens. This is subject to review each year but in 2009/2010 the fees payable per annum by EU citizens were reduced to €2,000.
Career Prospects:
Career Prospects
The unique mix of skills acquired by students over the course of the programme makes them highly employable. This is true not only in relation to high-tech sector jobs but also for more traditional industries where graduates can develop innovative new systems and processes to enable firms to meet the challenges of the Information Economy. As a result, graduates have undertaken a variety of careers in Ireland and abroad as software developers, Web authors, business analysts, e-marketing specialists and e-business technologists with such companies as Spectel, Daimler Chrysler, Danone, e-Spatial Solutions, Microsoft, Mars UK, Deloitte and Touche and JP Morgan.
Entry Requirements:
There are two distinct intakes into the degree programme reflecting the two different concentrations of the graduates produced.
Technical Stream: Candidates must have, at a minimum, a second class honours degree in computer science, computing, computer applications or a related discipline. Candidates with significant industry experience in the electronic commerce/software development sectors, in addition to a primary degree in some other discipline, may also apply for entry.
Business Stream: Candidates must have, at a minimum, an upper second class honours degree in business, computing or a related discipline.In exceptional circumstances, candidates with a lower second class honours degree may be admitted. Candidates with significant business experience, on top of a primary degree in some other discipline, may also apply for entry.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.
Dates for Submission of Applications 2013
EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu). by 23rd August 2013.
Non-EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu) by 12th July 2013. Applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of gaining entry into Ireland are advised to apply as early as possible.
Applying through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu)
When applying for the programme use the PAC code DC821.
Queries on Completed Applications
Queries on completed applications can be made by e-mail to registry.pac@dcu.ie
Indicative Timetable
(Weeks 20-31)
