MA Business Management and Information Systems
About this course
MA in Business Management and Information Systems, an undergraduate degree combining organizational management with computing science and technology systems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may optionally undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through Programming 1, Managing Organisations, Accounting and Entrepreneurship, and Web Development. The second year introduces Databases and Data Management, Software Programming, Marketing, and Human - Computer Interaction. The third year builds practical software engineering capabilities and enterprise computing through Principles of Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Enterprise Computing and Business, alongside optional courses such as Human Resource Management and New Venture Development. The final year focuses on advanced strategic study and independent investigation via the Joint Honours Computer Project, Business Strategy, and Research Methods, with further options including Understanding and Managing Change.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Managing Organisations
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- Object - Oriented Programming
- Modelling and Problem Solving for Computing
- Web Development
- Databases and Data Management
- Software Programming
- Marketing
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Operations Management
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Enterprise Computing and Business
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Understanding the Consumer
- Human Resource Management
- New Venture Development
- Research Methods for Business
- Joint Honours Computer Project
- Business Strategy
- Research Methods
- Understanding and Managing Behaviour in Organisations
- Understanding and Managing Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Does MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business Management and Information Systems at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.