Business Computing is a degree designed to help you progress your career. You will study the fundamentals of business, including management, marketing and accounting. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to study and develop computers that meet business user’s requirements.
You will study core aspects of computing, such as data analysis and software development. Additionally, you will gain knowledge in areas of business like management, consulting and IT operations. You will also acquire broader skills that employers look for in IT professionals such as teamwork and leadership.
We have strong connections with industry and you will be able to work on real-world briefs and undertake a placement. You will experience directly the manner in which a modern business uses IT and you will be able to create your own solutions that help to solve real-world problems.
Many graduates go on to jobs that require a mix of IT and business skills, like project managers or software developers. Others work in a user-based sector, such as banks and insurance companies, or utilize their IT and technical skills to start their own business. Some choose to work on the grey zone between business and IT in roles like IT security officer or consultant.