About this Course

Overview

IT and computing is one of the biggest drivers in the global economy and the way we live our lives today. By entering the IT sector, you’re joining one of the fastest-growing around. There’s great demand for expert IT and computing skills in every industry.

This direct entry, final year Honours degree is offered to help suitably qualified applicants, both home and international, become full UK graduates in Business Information Technology. The course is also validated for the award of BSc (depending on circumstances and location of delivery).

Key Course Information

 Course Length   12-16 Months

 Modules    6 Modules + 1 Project

 Study Mode    Full-Time & Part-Time

 Start Date    March, June/ July, Oct

 Awarded By   London South Bank University

WHAT WILL I LEARN

This pathway is ideal if you’re interested in information systems management and gaining further IT skills. You’ll combine system-development skills with business-orientated knowledge, making you attractive to employers.

Business Information Technology (BIT) builds upon the understanding of system analysis, design, development and administration covered in informatics core modules to address strategic management of IT for business.

This course is part of an Information Technology framework, designed to give the most flexibility and opportunity for specialisation to suit your career aspirations.

On each of the programmes you’ll develop your knowledge and understanding of strategic management of IT for business; your ability to apply various analytical tools to identify business and IT requirement; practical IT skills; and the ability to  present IT solutions to various stakeholders. In addition, the Research Methods module will equip you with the experience and skills to develop your qualitative and statistical methods, which complements the more technical aspects of the course.

Core Modules : 

• DESIGN STRATEGIES
  
• RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT METHODS
  
• INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
  
• STRATEGIC IT MANAGEMENT
  
• PROFESSIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES
  
• PROJECT
  

  Electives Module (Choose 1) :

• DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE WEB
  
• PRINCIPLES OF DATA MINING
  

Career Opportunities

This course will prepare you for a career in business information technology (BIT) across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, specifically in roles such as :

• IT Project Manager
  
• ICT Manager
  
• IT System/Business Analyst
  
• Information Systems Manager
  

Our degrees in this area equip working professional who require a combination of computing and other capabilities, especially in the world of business and commerce. You’ll develop a wide range of employability skills through an emphasis on a vocational approach to teaching.

Mode of Delivery

Lectures, Presentations, Tutorial, Laboratory based and Examinations.

Entry Requirement

Applicants aged 19 years or older are eligible to enter the top-up degree programme with one of the following qualifications:

• A relevant Auston Higher Diploma
  
• Singapore government Polytechnic Diploma in relevant fields
  
• NQF Level 5 qualification
  
• Relevant equivalent qualification from recognised institutions
  
• Non-related Diploma will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
  

Applicants whose first language is not English or whose previous qualification was not taught and assessed in English must provide evidence of attainment in English Language by achieving an IELTS 6 or an equivalent qualification.

*All applications are subjected to the approval of London South Bank University.

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