Business and Computer Studies (Learning at Work) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Do you want to boost your career prospects by studying for a business and computer studies Master's degree alongside your current job?

Because the Business and Computer Studies (Learning at Work) course from the University of Portsmouth  is work-based, you need to already be in a full-time, part-time or voluntary role. If you don't have an undergraduate degree, you could still do this postgraduate course if you have several years experience in a responsible position (such as a military role) or you have high-level skills through experience that isn't reflected in your qualifications.

Key facts

• You can tailor the course to match your professional and personal aspirations and your employer's objectives. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.
• You'll get to put the skills you learn to work instantly in your job, contributing to the success of your company. When you complete the course, you'll improve your career prospects and have the skills and knowledge to perform more effectively in your job.
• On this course, you'll:

• Design your programme of study to match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives

• Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial and management aspects of a business

• Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that ensure the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business

• Get an optional 1-day induction in Portsmouth at the start of the course and have the opportunity to study on campus, if it suits you

• Develop your learning plan with the University and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn