A Business Computing degree is designed with the goal of advancing your career in mind. In addition to studying an array of Information Technologies (electronic office programming, databases, and multimedia) you will also be taught the essential areas of business like management accounting, marketing as well as finance and economics. This will provide you with the ability and knowledge to analyze a business-user’s information requirements and to design and implement appropriate computer systems.
You will learn about core computing concepts like data analysis and software development. But, you’ll also learn about important areas of business like management, consultancy and IT operations, exploring how digital technology is reshaping companies. You will also gain broader skills that employers look for in IT professionals such as teamwork and leadership.
We have strong connections to industry. You will be working on live briefs and be given the chance to complete an internship. You will get to experience directly the manner that modern businesses makes use of IT and you will be able develop your own solutions that aid in solving real-world problems.
Many graduates go on to jobs which require a mix of IT and business skills, like software developers or project managers. Others work in a user-based sector like banks and insurance companies, or utilize their IT and vocational skills to create their own business. Some opt to work in the gray area between business and IT in positions such as IT security officer or IT consultant.