MSc Business Information Technology

The MSc in Business Information Technology at Edinburgh Napier University gives students a combined grounding in information systems, IT project management, business-oriented system design and analytics — preparing them to manage IT systems that support business operations. It suits graduates from any discipline who want to build careers as IT managers, business-systems analysts, information-systems architects, or consultants bridging business strategy and technology.

Curriculum Structure (Full-time, 1 Year)

Year of Study

Students study Business Intelligence and Reporting for Enterprises, where they learn how enterprise information systems support business processes, how to extract and analyse data from large databases, design dashboards and generate meaningful business intelligence. In Digital Business Environments, students explore modern digital business models, e-commerce, digital supply chains and how IT infrastructures support business strategy and operations. Through Knowledge Management, they learn how organisations capture, store and manage knowledge — both technical and social — to support competitive advantage and information flow. Students also take Management of Software Projects, learning agile methods like Scrum or Kanban, risk management, project planning and governance — vital to delivering IT solutions in real-world organisations. The degree culminates in a Masters Dissertation, where students undertake an individual research or applied project that integrates business requirements, IT systems design and information management, demonstrating competence in both technical and business domains.

Focus areas: “Business intelligence & reporting, digital business systems, enterprise information systems, knowledge management, IT project management, information systems strategy”

Learning outcomes: “Design and manage enterprise information systems; extract business intelligence and analytics from large-scale data; understand digital business models; manage software and IT projects using professional methodologies; integrate technical and business knowledge into a comprehensive information-systems solution.”

Professional alignment (accreditation): The programme prepares students for roles in IT management, business analysis, information systems architecture, consultancy and technology-driven business transformation.

Reputation (employability outlook): Graduates are well positioned for roles as business-systems analysts, IT project managers, information-systems specialists, consultants or data-driven decision-support professionals — fields in demand across industries integrating business and IT.