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Electronic Commerce?

  • 23-12-2013 8:26am
    #1
    Esteps93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭


    Hey Guys,
    I was wondering if anyone out here could help me.
    Just graduated this September, starting a part-time job in January and so I've been browsing masters for the past few months. I've come across the MSc in electronic commerce (Business) and I'm a little curious about it.
    I don't have a background in business or computer science (degree in sociology), but according to the business school, that doesn't matter in terms of applying for the course.
    But why I'm posting this is because I hope anyone with someone knowledge on this course (current or past students) may be able to enlighten on some questions I have about it.

    **Yes, I'm aware there are already quite a few e-commerce DCU threads but I think they could be a little outdated**

    1. As the course is subsidised by the GSCP, I fear it may not be a legitimate or respected course and hence not of any use in terms of future employment. Am I wrong in assuming that? Have people bettered themselves and received employment from undertaking this course?
    2. How intense of a masters is it? I know level nine course are going to be a step up from a Bachelor's Degree, but what is the workload like for this programme? Is it difficult for someone with no prior engagement in the business/computer world?
    3. What's your overall feeling/opinion of the course?
    Ok guys, I think that's all I have for now. Thank you so much in advance for any help you can give me... And Merry Christmas to you all


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  • #2
    hots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭hots


    Esteps93 wrote: »
    Hey Guys,
    I was wondering if anyone out here could help me.
    Just graduated this September, starting a part-time job in January and so I've been browsing masters for the past few months. I've come across the MSc in electronic commerce (Business) and I'm a little curious about it.
    I don't have a background in business or computer science (degree in sociology), but according to the business school, that doesn't matter in terms of applying for the course.
    But why I'm posting this is because I hope anyone with someone knowledge on this course (current or past students) may be able to enlighten on some questions I have about it.

    **Yes, I'm aware there are already quite a few e-commerce DCU threads but I think they could be a little outdated**

    1. As the course is subsidised by the GSCP, I fear it may not be a legitimate or respected course and hence not of any use in terms of future employment. Am I wrong in assuming that? Have people bettered themselves and received employment from undertaking this course?
    2. How intense of a masters is it? I know level nine course are going to be a step up from a Bachelor's Degree, but what is the workload like for this programme? Is it difficult for someone with no prior engagement in the business/computer world?
    3. What's your overall feeling/opinion of the course?
    Ok guys, I think that's all I have for now. Thank you so much in advance for any help you can give me... And Merry Christmas to you all

    On the phone so it'll have to be an abridged response:

    Definitely a proper course, seems well respected and people seem to be finding jobs either with startups or large mncs (myself included)

    Intensity I would say is higher than it's possible to describe... None of the content is rocket science but the workload pushes people to the edge, I would liken it to double the workload of my final year undergrad if not a bit more. For most of the year, including holidays, it's at least a six-day-a-week job.

    Overall feeling is that it served it's purpose for me, got me well set career-wise (certainly leaps and bounds ahead of my undergrad) and gives the cv something to standout a bit. I found it to be very poorly managed as a course but I've heard it's improving this year. Lecture quality was pretty high, decent mix of industry and academics, although as with any degree there were definitely some filler modules.

    I wouldn't be worried about lack of business/tech background, about half would be in that position I'd say.

    It's not without its faults and it's a hell of a tough year but I've come out the other side and would still give it the thumbs up.


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