Cybersecurity: Essential Skills and Knowledge for Employees
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
This short professional cybersecurity course is free to eligible businesses for 10 or more employees through the Enterprising Ashfield project.Taught over a duration that can be adapted to suit the business, the program will teach employees about cybersecurity risks and attacks such as email scams, vishing, and phishing, focusing on the importance of cybersecurity hygiene, and mitigating threats in the workplace.
Program Outline
MSc Business Management (Logistics & Supply Chains) - Edinburgh Napier University
Degree Overview:
This online (part-time) MSc program is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their business management skills with a focus on logistics and supply chains. It aims to equip students with practical skills and knowledge needed for success in the field. The program shares much of its content with the online MSc Business Management, offering modules like global logistics and supply chains and project management. The program emphasizes accessible, creative, and flexible postgraduate business education, allowing students to choose how, when, and where they study. It is ideal for individuals balancing personal commitments with their studies and offers the option to pay on a module-by-module basis.
Outline:
The program is delivered fully online and typically takes 21-33 months to complete, depending on the student's pace and module availability. Students can choose from three start dates: September, January, and May.
Modules:
- Creating Business Excellence and Marketing
- Business Economics and Finance in a Global Environment
- Organisational Change and Management
- Leadership, Strategy and Innovation
- Global Logistics and Supply Chains
- Project Management
- Research Methods
- Dissertation (40 credits)
Course Schedule:
Students typically study a maximum of two modules per trimester, where available.
Teaching:
- Online Learning Environment: The program utilizes materials created specifically for the course by module leaders.
- Case Study Analyses: Case studies from diverse sectors are used to enhance learning.
- Articles from Leading Academics and Professionals: Articles from leading academics and practicing professionals enrich the learning experience.
- Self-Directed Independent Online Learning Materials: Students engage with self-directed independent online learning materials.
- Online Discussion Topics: Online discussion topics facilitate interaction and knowledge sharing.
- Independent Study: Independent study allows students to delve deeper into specific areas of interest.
- Academic Support Sessions: Academics host weekly academic support sessions.
- Virtual Database of Frequently Asked Questions: A 24/7 virtual database of frequently asked questions is accessible to students.
- Online Library Resources: Students have access to online library resources.
- IT Support: IT support is available to assist students with technical issues.
Assessment:
Assessments are conducted and submitted online. Methods may include:
- Reports/Case Studies
- Digital End of Unit Test
- Dissertation
- Project
- Essays Assessment dates are fixed, and students need to be aware of these deadlines.
Careers:
The program prepares students for a range of careers in the public, private, and voluntary
ot-for-profit sectors. Students have gone on to build careers in various industries after completing the MSc.
Other:
- Disclaimer: Study modules mentioned are indicative only and may change between the time of publication and the time of study.
- International Students: International students are welcome to apply.
- Graduate Apprenticeship Courses: International students are unable to enroll in Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
- Admissions Policies: Edinburgh Napier University is committed to admitting students with the potential to succeed and benefit from their programs.
- Global Online Representatives: Trusted representatives in key locations offer guidance and advice about the Global Online programs.
- The Business School: The program is offered by Edinburgh Napier University's Business School, a modern, global, and dynamic business school.
- Jacqueline Brodie: Dr. Jacqueline Brodie is the program leader for the online business management programs.
Tuition fees for 2024/25 2024/25 2025/26 UK Students
- £910
- £tba Overseas Students
- £930
- £tba Rate shown above is for 20 credits ; as course comprises 180 credits, the total cost in 2024/25 is UK students £8,190 and Overseas students £8,370.
