Dr. Brian Nicholson

Professor

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Biography

Brian Nicholson is a Professor of Business Information Systems at the University of Manchester. His academic and professional involvement began in 1995, focusing on teaching, research, and consultancy projects primarily in the realm of global outsourcing and software business processes, with extensive international work in countries such as India, China, Costa Rica, Iran, Egypt, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. Nicholson has produced influential publications in leading international journals and books, with significant works including 'Global Outsourcing' (Cambridge University Press, 2003), 'Sustainable Global Outsourcing' (Palgrave, 2012), and 'Socially Responsible Outsourcing' (Palgrave, 2016). His current research is centered on the digital transformation in accounting, particularly through a partnership funded by Innovate UK with Beever Struthers accounting practice based in Manchester. His academic interests encompass global business process outsourcing, information and communication technology (ICT) development, and digital platforms within healthcare, notably the DHIS2 system from the University of Oslo. Nicholson also engages with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and has held various external positions, including adjunct professor and external examiner at prominent universities.

Research Interests

Awards

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Neil Doherty Paper Award

2017-04-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
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  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.