Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership - MSc
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The MSc Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership course is designed to meet the industry need to develop leadership and practical skills of those at the vanguard of digital technology and expose you to the pioneering concept of immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented and extended realities. The Metaverse is a virtual shared space where users can interact with each other in real time....
- Level Postgraduate Taught
- Study mode Full Time/Part Time
- Location City Centre
- Award MSc
- Start date September 2024
- School Birmingham City Business School
- Faculty Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences
This course is:
Open to International Students
Overview
The MSc Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership course is designed to meet the industry need to develop leadership and practical skills of those at the vanguard of digital technology and expose you to the pioneering concept of immersive technologies such as virtual, augmented and extended realities.
The Metaverse is a virtual shared space where users can interact with each other in real time. It is a collective virtual environment that encompasses virtual and augmented reality and the internet.
The Metaverse is being used more and more by companies to enhance co-operation, undertake virtual commerce, create immersive brand engagement, host virtual events and experiences and train staff through simulation.
What's covered in this course?
Our MSc course in Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership has been designed to meet the industry need for the development of skilled practitioners as well as managers and leaders at the cutting edge of the technology world.
The Metaverse is being used by more and more companies to:
- Enhance cooperation
- Undertake virtual commerce
- Create immersive brand engagement
- Host virtual events and experiences
- Train staff through simulation
As a student you will be exposed to the cutting-edge world of immersive technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and extended reality. You will develop the knowledge and skills to create immersive simulations and interactive virtual worlds preparing you for employment in countless industries that exist now or will be developed in the future from these technologies.
The course additionally aims to give you the skills not only to be developers but also the leaders and managers of the future. The focus on digital leadership will develop your management skills and knowledge of managing innovation and entrepreneurship, strategic management and leadership.
Why Choose Us?
- Our course teaches you how to account for the social, ethical, and sustainability questions involved in operating in the world of the Metaverse and advanced technologies, and how these issues should influence behaviour and decision making.
- This course will prepare you to work in any area of the Metaverse, putting you head and shoulders above others in Metaverse management and development.
- Our academic staff have a wealth of industry experience and are experts in their field.
- You will develop management and leadership skills through critical thinking, appraisal and analysis.
- Our course teaches you the underlying technologies, tools and techniques supporting the evolution of the Metaverse, meaning you will have the knowledge to respond in real-time and react as this fast-moving and ever-evolving technology develops over time.
- This course will prepare you to apply your digital enabled skills into a dynamic and highly demanding sector, putting you ahead of the competition.
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Next Event: 29 June 2024
Entry Requirements
At the point of application students must have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) or above and a first degree (2.2 or above). Your degree can be in any field – whatever your background, this course will enable you to become a digital leader with business acumen and technological understanding.
Students may get advanced entry into the Diploma stage if they have successfully undertaken study of a broadly similar level to the Certificate stage modules.
EU and International
As above plus IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5. minimum in all bands
Fees & How to Apply
UK students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: MSc
Starting: Sep 2024
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Full Time
- 16 months
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TBC
- Part Time
- 32 months
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TBC
- Register interest
International students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: MSc
Starting: Sep 2024
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Full Time
- 16 months
-
TBC
- Part Time
- 32 months
-
TBC
- Register interest
Personal statement
You’ll need to submit a personal statement as part of your application for this course. This will need to highlight your passion for postgraduate study – and your chosen course – as well as your personal skills and experience, academic success, and any other factors that will support your application for further study.
Not sure what to include? We’re here to help – take a look at our top tips for writing personal statements and download our free postgraduate personal statement guide for further advice and examples from real students.
Course in Depth
Modules
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):
This module will expose students to industry guest lectures from academic and/or industry who will be invited to introduce the latest trends in extended reality research and practice.
This module will cover the form and functions of different types of multimedia content, UI design and the STEAM pipeline.
This module aims to equip you with the theoretical and practical factors to be taken into account while designing a blockchain enabled system. Additionally, it covers the socio-technical and practical elements of decentralised applications developed on top of blockchains such as use of NFTs, crypto currencies, smart contracts etc.
Additionally, you will learn to design strategy roadmap for an area of blockchain application, focusing on market scope size, trajectory, competition and threats, and opportunities for growth.
This module will allow students to gain hands-on experiences in design, development, and evaluation of extended reality applications in groups. Content and supporting materials will be made available to students in the classroom and lab during timetabled session and also electronically via the module VLE.
This module will provide the individual with the skills, competencies, and knowledge to transform his/herself from a technical specialist to a technical leader.
The module is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding on how organisations might deal with various aspects of innovation and how the development of a robust strategy for innovation can lead to sustainable competitive advantage.
The purpose of the Research Project module is to provide a framework for you to undertake a substantial piece of Metaverse and Digital Leadership research. It is founded upon Birmingham City Business School’s teaching and learning philosophy which integrates theory and practice.
The Capstone Project consists of the following two elements:
- STEAM Digital Leadership Research Project;
- STEAM Digital Leadership Placement Project.
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Download nowEmployability
Graduates from management, business or marketing degrees will find that the course provides ideal preparation for leading projects involving building an immersive world for company's clients.
Those with degrees in computer science, information technology, game design, or a related field could progress into roles that involve overseeing developing metaverses with a knowledge of commercial scalability and acquired digital leadership skills.
International
Welcome to the Birmingham City Business School, home to students from over 70 countries all around the world!
Birmingham City Business School is one of the UK’s largest, most established and most respected business schools. Our programmes are practice based and many have an international focus, which means your course will be entirely relevant to today’s business world. Almost all of our courses, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level, are open to international students.
We also have links with universities across the world, including Europe, the USA, China, India and Malaysia.
International ServicesOur international pages contain a wealth of information for international students who are considering applying to study here, including:
- Explore some of the good reasons why you should study here
- Find out how to improve your language skills before starting your studies
- Find all the information relevant to applicants from your country
- Learn where to find financial support for your studies
The University is conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and first-rate transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
We are constantly investing in our estate and have spent £340 million on new learning facilities.
The Curzon Building
This course is based at our City Centre Campus – and specifically The Curzon Building, alongside other Social Sciences, Law and Business students.
The £63m building offers students a unique social learning space, including a dedicated student hub incorporating student support services, in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside development.
The Business floors house an extensive number of IT facilities, breakout areas, and specialised rooms. The Marketing Link Agency is designed to replicate a modern marketing firm, allowing students to get real-life experience of working in the marketing sector. There is also the City Trading Room, which features state of the art stock market tracking equipment, keeping you up to date with all the financial comings and goings of the London Stock Exchange and Wall Street.
The Curzon building is also conveniently close to Birmingham’s business and financial centre, allowing for strong links between your studies and the real world.
The Curzon Building also features:
- An impressive library with access to over 65 million full text items and stunning views of Eastside City Park
- Your Students’ Union which is located in a beautifully restored 19th century pub, The Eagle and Ball
- A modern 300-seat food court with space to study and socialise
- Accessible IT facilities with full Office365 for all students for free
- Shared facilities with the wider campus including the Parkside Building and Millennium Point
Our staff
Dr Shishank Shishank
Associate Professor in Digital Transformation and Operations Management
Dr Shishank is an Associate Professor in Digital Transformation and Operations Management at Birmingham City University. Dr Shishank brings industry experience to his role having undertaken project management position in an Oil company before joining the University to pursue his MSc degree. He has also worked as an operations and strategy...
More about ShishankDr Bruce Philp
Head of Graduate School of Management
Prior to studying at university, Bruce Philp worked in the pharmaceutical industry. After roles at several universities, he is now the Head of Graduate School of Management at Birmingham City University.
More about BruceProfessor Vikas Kumar
Associate Dean for Research Innovation and Enterprise
Prof Vikas Kumar is an Associate Dean for Research Innovation and Enterprise at the Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Birmingham City University, UK. He is also a Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management. Prof Kumar has over a decade of teaching and research experience. Prof Kumar holds the title of Chartered Management...
More about VikasDr Venkatesh Vijay
Associate Professor
Dr Venkatesh Chennam Vijay received his PhD in Engineering for extending Knowledge-Based Engineering (KBE) principles into engineering distance learning from Birmingham City University (BCU). Currently, Vijay has been working on the STEAMhouse India initiative established by Munjal family-run BCM Foundation and Birmingham City University at...
More about VenkateshDr Carlo Harvey
Associate Professor, Director of Future Games and Graphics
Dr Carlo Harvey is an Associate Professor in Computer Games Technology at Birmingham City University, in the School of Computing and Digital Technology. He teaches C++ for Games, Computer Graphics and Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning. He is the Director of Future Games and Graphics overseeing the research arm for Games and Graphics within...
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