BSc Honours Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up)

The demand for IT specialists is rising, so a top-up business information systems course could be exactly what you need to succeed in your chosen career.This one-year course is ideal for students looking to develop knowledge in information technology and the application of IT in business. The course is a final-year top-up course to help you gain the skills to pursue a career in the field.What you will gainYou will gain an awareness of the social, professional, legal and ethical issues involved in designing, managing and using information technologies. You will also gain an understanding of the advantages of strategically aligning information systems with different organisational and business goals and operational activities.You’ll graduate with a range of different skills employers want. This will include business-oriented knowledge and awareness, communication, technical computing, project management, and many more.A number of career pathways will be available to you – systems designer or developer, IT project manager, and computer support. You can look forward to joining big-name organisations like KPMG, the NHS, and Citadel Insurance, to name just a few.We have over 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers, so find out more today.What you will learnOne of the ways you’ll apply all the learned skills is by undertaking an individual project.You’ll work with a supervisor who has specialist knowledge of their field to choose and pursue a theme that suits your interests and career goals. It’ll give you the chance to problem-solve, just like you would in a place of work.CareersOur degree prepares you for a wide range of varied careers. As a graduate you will have excellent career prospects and the range of potential employers will be vast across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. There is also the potential to work as a self-employed director of your own business. This course will appeal to students considering careers as IT consultants, application developers, Internet and web designers, or in computer support.