Business Computing is a degree designed to help you advance your career. In addition to studying all aspects of Information technology (electronic office programming, databases, and multimedia) you will also learn about essential aspects of Business like management, marketing, accounting economics, finance and accounting. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to analyze a business-user’s information requirements and then design and build suitable computer systems.
You will study core aspects of computing, like data analytics and software development. However, you will acquire a deep understanding of business areas like consulting, management, and IT operations, as well as how digital technology is changing business. You will also acquire the broad skills that employers look for in IT professionals such as leadership, teamwork, and management.
We have strong relationships with industry. You will be working on live briefs and be given the chance to do a year of placement. You will be taught how modern businesses use IT and be able to create your own solutions to real-world issues.
Many who complete this course choose to work in jobs that require the combination of business and IT skills, such as a project manager or software developer. Others work in a business-user based sector such as banks and insurance companies, or use their skills in IT and vocational to start their own business. Some opt to work in the grey area between business and IT in roles such as IT security officer or consultant.