Newcastle upon Tyne is known for the world’s largest ship-building centers, football and beer. There are also two universities - Newcastle University and Northumbria University, both dating from 19th century.

E-business, or electronic business, uses electronic means to support and expand the influence of a company. Many students learn to use e-business to help increase the reach of a company’s brand through online ads and commercials or by conversing with customers through chat rooms and interactive messaging services.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.