Business Information Technology will appeal to you if your interest in computing is not exclusively technical, but extends to the environment in which information is processed and managed. As a successful information systems professional you will need to have an understanding of organisations and their information needs, as well as a thorough knowledge of the underlying technology.
Introduction
In the 'information age', how we manage information is crucially important. Organisations of all kinds rely on effective Business Information Technology for gathering data, processing it into reliable, accurate, and usable information, and distributing this information for use in decision making, problem solving, and control.
Business Information Technology will appeal to you if your interest in computing is not exclusively technical, but extends to the environment in which information is processed and managed. As a successful information systems professional you will need to have an understanding of organisations and their information needs, as well as a thorough knowledge of the underlying technology.
The courses
In Year 1 you are introduced to computer systems, programming and the development of information systems. In Year 2 and your final year you will follow a structured pathway in Information Technology, including the advanced study of topics such as systems analysis and design, database systems and optional business modules.
Personal tutors will give you guidance in devising a suitable programme, which may include modules from other subject areas such as business, accounting, statistics and electronics or a European language.
In your final year you may carry out a project that takes the form of an extended study leading to the solution of a realistic problem in computing. Most combined honours students opt for an interdisciplinary project as this provides the opportunity to integrate their two subjects.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Teaching methods include lectures, practical activities, problem-solving classes and tutorial support, often supplemented by material produced by the Department.
The Department of Computing is located in modern buildings with networks of Windows/Linux workstations, 24-hour access to the PC networks and, through the internet, access to many computer networks worldwide. You will benefit from excellent access to educational and professional software, and from the experience of using the latest computing equipment.
Assessment methods are varied and reflect the development of academic content as the course progresses, from the practical emphasis of the early modules, to the more conceptual content that you will encounter later in your programme. Most modules have a continuous assessment element and an examination.
Career prospects
Our graduates have been very successful in finding suitable employment in business, industry, research and education. Career opportunities include all aspects of business, computer applications in organisations, and the management of information technology.
Learning outcomes
When you have successfully completed your course, you will have:
Special features:
Study how IT is used in the global business environment.
An excellent grounding from which to enter graduate employment.
Combine practical skills with technical skills in areas such as Internet and Interactive technologies in order to develop expertise in a variety of areas.
If studied as a combined honours degree, you will also gain skills from your other subject.
Specific entry requirements
You do not need an A-level in Mathematics or Computing - GCSE Mathematics grade C is the only specific requirement.
Modules
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Year One
101 Database Management Systems
102 Software Tools for Business
103 Discovering Interactive Design
104 Fundamentals of Multimedia and Scripting
105 Structured Programming
106 Foundations of Accounting and Finance
107 Foundations of Business
108 Constructing Computer Software
Year Two
201 Professional Project Developments and Management
205 Object Oriented Analysis and Design
204 Foundations of Human Computer Interaction
203 DBMS: Design and Online or Decision Support Systems
204 Strategic Management
205 Relational Database Design
206 Information Systems Strategy
207 Advanced Topics in Databases
208 Decision Support Systems
Year Three
301 Project Management/Dissertation
302 Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
303 Strategic Management and Information Systems
304 Novel Interactive Technologies
305 Entrepreneurial Business Planning
306 Managing Business Operations
307 The Human-Computer Interface
308 BSc Business Information Technology Project
