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Business at UEA
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Find out moreMSc Digital Business and Management
Key details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
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Course Overview
Are you ready to join the forefront of the digital revolution in business? Our dynamic course addresses the worldwide shortage of graduates in digital business and provides you with vital experience and understanding of contemporary and emerging digital technologies. You'll master the management of these technologies and learn to communicate your expertise and collaborate effectively in fast-paced business environments, setting yourself up for a rewarding career.
The shortage of graduates with knowledge of digital business and the necessary skills to make digital businesses successful is recognised by governments, non-government agencies and leading technology companies. On this MSc in Digital Business and Management, you’ll explore how digital technologies are transforming businesses and markets, creating new opportunities for value creation, and disrupting traditional business models.
You’ll cultivate deep analytical and critical skills as you develop your understanding of digital transformation and business. You’ll also have the opportunity to examine the technological drivers of change and the roles people play in digital business.
Digitalisation has become key to business success worldwide. If you want to ensure you have the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed for the future, and gain a competitive edge over other graduates, this course is your gateway.
After graduating, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of roles in digital business - whether in management, leadership, consulting, contracting, or even launching your own digital enterprise. Our comprehensive curriculum covers digital business, digital markets, emerging digital technologies, and digital transformation. This expertise is in high demand by employers and also provides a solid foundation for further academic study, such as a PhD.
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Careers
Career Pathways
Example of careers that you could enter include:
- Operations manager
- Supply chain manager
- Digital Marketing and Account manager
- Project Manager
- Consultant
- Business Analyst
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
The course will prepare you to work within traditional or digital businesses, to start your own company, or work as a consultant. You could work in any industry, from manufacturing, to retail, to the service industries, media, arts, entertainment, sport and more, at multinational and major companies. If you choose to go on to further study, for example doing a PhD, the course provides you with a strong platform as you'd have experienced how to do research into digital business and critique your findings, evaluate latest technology developments, and be able to assess the impact of digital technology and transformation within business settings.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Natural sciences, Social Sciences, or Arts and Humanities with an interest in the implications of digital technologies for business and management.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Natural sciences, Social Sciences, or Arts and Humanities with an interest in the implications of digital technologies for business and management.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and 5.5 in Reading and Listening)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, you may be able to study the International Pre-Masters programme offered by our partner INTO UEA. This programme guarantees progression to selected Master's degrees if students achieve the appropriate grade. For more details, please click here:
International Pre-Masters in Business, Economics and Social Sciences(opens in a new window)
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2025/26 are:
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UK Students: £13,800
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International Students: £24,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships(opens in a new window); please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form(opens in a new window).
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students(opens in a new window) section of our website.