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Why Choose the MBS in E-Commerce?

 

"The skills we had learned were in demand in technology companies, in banks, with consultancy companies, by government departments, in the financial services. Everyone got a job quickly, in a wide range of starting positions."

Kieran Conboy

MBS Electronic Commerce, 2002
B. Commerce, 2001

There are many reasons why students choose the MBS in E-Commerce each year. The MBS in E-Commerce is delivered by an seasoned academic team, who have experience in both industry and academia, in the Faculty of Commerce, NUI Galway.

MBS in E-Commerce opens many doors

Technology is at the heart of almost all businesses today. Modern business environments need people who understand business but know about technology also. Graduates of the MBS in E-Commerce possess a unique combination of skills which makes them an attractive proposition to today's employers. Building on a good undergraduate degree in Commerce or a related business degree, you can use the analytical and technical skills that you acquire during this programme in any industry sector, in many different positions.

This combination of skills presents you with excellent employment opportunities. You will use different parts of what you learn in different organisations, but this postgraduate degree will open the doors for you.

Programme structure prepares you well for work environments

There is a great emphasis on teamwork and group projects during the MBS in Electronic Commerce. Other teaching strategies also develop your interpersonal skills, for example, group presentations, term papers, group discussions and problem-solving assignments that simulate real-work situations. These skills are invaluable to prospective employers: employers are prepared to train new employees in business and technical issues specific to their own business, but expect new employees to be able to interact with maturity with other colleagues and with clients and to be able to work excellently on project teams.

Faculty of Commerce, NUI Galway combines excellence with innovation

The MBS in Electronic Commerce is delivered by an excellent academic team, who have a combination of experience in research and industry. This mixed background brings balance to the course work and practical assignments. The Faculty of Commerce has a long-established reputation of excellence and has now responded to changes in the marketplace by delivering a postgraduate programme that has, in a few years, established its reputation among employers.

Already equipped with state-of-the-art teaching and computer facilities, with computer suites dedicated for postgraduate use, the Faculty of Commerce will soon move into a new, €16 million building, thus enhancing the facilities available to postgraduate students.

Work placement gets you started

The work placement in second year not only provides you with the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge that you have learned but it often leads directly to permanent employment with the placement company.

The work placement also raises the profile of the programme among employers, which in turn increases the employment opportunities.

Check out also what you study, the work placement and where job opportunities lie.

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