Business Management and Information Systems - MA (Hons)

University of Aberdeen

Business Management and Information Systems at Aberdeen brings together a solid grounding in business, people and organisations with in depth study of how organisations of all sizes and in all sectors use information systems and technology as vital tools for business success. This excellent combination of subjects, with invaluable input from industry and emphasis on teamwork, has a brilliant track record in securing employment for our graduates with major blue-chip companies.In Business Management you will gain a wide perspective and thorough grounding in all areas of business, including skills in accountancy and statistics. Your knowledge will develop in the dynamic, international environment of our Business School of over 40 nationalities, in small classes, taught by leaders in the fields of business practice and theory, corporate finance, and organisational change, and supported by dedicated careers advisers.Information Systems uses the strength of our Computing Science experts, to add hands-on skills in computing to management and accounting classes. In your third year you will tackle a year-long software engineering project, working as part of a team, to develop a major software system from initial analysis to final delivery, and emphasising teamwork as strongly as technical skills. In your final year you will tackle an individual project, on a real-life scenario which may involve a local company. Graduates of this subject combination have taken up posts in sectors as diverse as banking, pharmaceuticals and consultancy. Recent employers include IBM, BP, ConocoPhillips, Wipro, Hydro Electric, Scottish & Newcastle Breweries, British Telecom, the National Health Service and local councils.**1st Scotland in Student Positivity for Business Studies and Management Studies in the National Student Survey 2024**

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