Overview

A key feature of the programme is its emphasis on practical, real-world applications and employability, offering students multiple opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders in digital business. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of contemporary digital business topics, including digital strategy, data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and e-commerce, while also addressing critical issues such as sustainability, digital ethics, and global digital governance.

By integrating theory with practice, the programme provides students with hands-on experience in a vibrant, tech-enabled learning environment. It addresses critical digital challenges facing organisations and fosters professional connections with digital pioneers. With access to cutting-edge technology and world-class facilities, students will develop the skills needed to drive digital transformation in a range of industries and sectors. This programme is an ideal foundation for careers in roles such as digital strategy, data analytics, digital marketing, consulting, and technology management in global industries. Students on the programme will study seven core modules and one optional module, each worth 15 CATS, and will undertake a Capstone module worth 60 CATS.

Career

While competitor courses prepare graduates for roles such as product manager, client relationships/key accounts manager, digital business practitioner, digital transformation specialist, enterprise system specialist. digital platform specialist, entrepreneur, and consultant, the MSc Digital Business at QBS not only equips students for these roles but goes further by emphasising positions that leverage digital technologies to drive strategic insights and business innovation across diverse business functions.

This Digital Business programme from Queen's University Belfast uniquely integrates digital technologies applications within traditional business roles, moving beyond a purely technical or digital transformation focus to develop professionals who can harness digital technologies’ potential to shape organisational strategy and enhance decision-making.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Business Capstone

Emerging Technologies for Business

Digital Supply Chain Management

Cyber Security & Digital Risk Management

Technology for Good

Marketing in the Digital Age

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Normally a strong 2.2 honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any discipline.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds so may consider previous managerial work experience alongside lower academic qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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25800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8800 GBP / year

≈ 8800 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 - £9,250

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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