Business in Technology

Overview

Ulster University's MSc Business in Technology (MBT), the first of its kind in the UK, was created to meet the increasing demand for professionals with both business acumen and technological expertise. Co-designed with industry, this award-winning course aims to equip professionals with the skills needed to navigate the business-technology nexus and lead, influence, and drive transformation and organisational growth. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to advance their careers in senior management and leadership roles within the technology or professional services sectors.

Year 1

Business Analysis and Consulting

Stakeholder and Client Management

Tech and Data Science in Consulting

Consultancy in Practice



Year 2

Strategy and Transformation

Leadership and Transformation

Tech Operations in Transformation

Transformation in Practice



Year 3​

Capstone Transformation Project

Applicants must:

(a) have gained



(i) a second class honours degree or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or



(ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; [and]



and



(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).



In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.



English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.



Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.



• For English language requirements go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/english-language-requirements



• For Your country go to: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country

Your Application

You can apply directly to Ulster at any time of year. We advise that you submit your application no later than two weeks prior to your course start date. This is to ensure there is sufficient time for your application to be reviewed and, should you be made an offer, time for you to complete all the necessary pre-enrolment tasks.



Some programmes will have specific deadlines as additional selection (e.g. interview, portfolio submission etc) is required, so please check the course page to ensure you have sufficient time to complete your application.

This is a 3-year part-time course that requires you to attend a 1 x 3-hour weekly class and study pre-recorded video tutorials in your own time.

Start Date: September 2026.

Careers and Opportunities

The MSc Business in Technology programme is highly relevant in today’s marketplace with an increasing demand for technology professionals with business and leadership skills. This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to transition to senior management and leadership roles, particularly in the technology and professional services sector.