Computing for Business DC120

Computing technology has entered every angle of the commercial and industrial world and drives innovation across the business world. Graduates of the B.Sc. in Computing for Business (Enterprise Computing) have high-tech skills and business acumen that make them in demand in IT-specific to more traditional finance and government industries, or any other organisation that has a need for technology management.

Understand how software and information systems address real-world business problems and how you can best use computing technology to help organizations to work together and give companies a competitive edge in the marketplace. You’ll learn how to use and manage information technology and systems to improve and even re-design the way organisations do business.

ABOUT THE COURSE

Throughout the four years of the Computing for Business (Enterprise Computing) degree, there are formal lectures, with a strong emphasis on the practical applications in the computer labs, tutorials, ongoing assessments and projects drawn from real-world situations.

Your first year will be devoted to gaining a strong overall competence in computing technologies, such as computers themselves, operating systems, web systems and the Internet, and to acquiring fundamental mathematical skills.

In subsequent years, by specialising in information technology, web systems or networking technologies, you’ll be equipped with the necessary skills to work with computing technology across a broad spectrum of business enterprises. You’ll be able to manage, improve and re-design the way businesses use computing systems.

In Year Three, you’ll have the opportunity to spend seven months on our INTRA paid work placement programme, which integrates academic study with a closely related job. It will give you an understanding of the professional and practical business world and will help you to stand out in the graduate employment market. Indeed, many companies recruit their INTRA students on graduation.

In final year, you’ll study advanced modules in information systems, business strategy and management. In addition, you’ll complete a major team-based project. Practical experience is a principal component of your learning.

CAREERS

Career Areas

• Finance Companies
• Government Sector
• IT Companies
• Career Prospects
• Systems Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Technical Support
• Network Engineer
• Web Developer
• Project Manager

The B.Sc. in Computing for Business (Enterprise Computing) gives you the foundation for a career in information technology for the modern business enterprise.

You’ll find opportunities the world over in banking and finance, high-tech enterprises, the government sector, consulting companies and e-commerce-based online retailers. Graduate titles include:

• Career Tags
• Business Analyst
• Network Engineer
• Project Manager
• System Analyst
• Technical Support
• Web Developer