The pace of technological advancement affects every facet of business; the introduction of new software and hardware has meant the IT skills gap continues to widen. The BA/BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Systems) degree program can train you in financial management, software design and basic network theory. Whether interested in systems analysis, programming, databases or management, this course provides an excellent foundation for your career.

About Business Computing

The BA/Sc (Hons) Business Computing Systems offers students entry into a career as a computing professional. Graduates have the skills to design computer systems, analyse organisational problems and design appropriate IT solutions. This degree is suitable for students who have the breadth of mind to tackle computer and management science and want to build the businesses of tomorrow with computer technology. The course includes programming and is primarily technical. The course has the skills to design computer systems, analyse organisational problems and design appropriate IT solutions. The course provides the technical and managerial knowledge to implement computer solutions to business challenges.

The course has a practical focus, and you will be allowed to learn a range of development tools such as SQL, PHP, and java.

This BA/BSc (Hons) Business Computing Systems course takes an applied, business-orientated approach to computing, equipping you with technical skills in programming, database management, website design and e-commerce to prepare you for a career in a complex organisational setting. You will learn to build and maintain software for business systems as you gain a professional understanding of how to manage the development process, along with an ability to evaluate whether existing business system processes are effective.

Your ability to provide systems analysis, database management, network administration and programming to solve problems and increase productivity can make you a valuable asset to many companies. You can use these skills to solve business problems, manage computer systems and increase company effectiveness. Upon completion of your program, you may be able to combine your knowledge of computer technology with learned managerial, business and leadership skills to work effectively in today’s business environment.

Course Length:  3 years / 4 years including Foundation year;
Start dates:  January / April / August / September;;

You could be part of this exciting industry, equipped with the skills and knowledge from this course. The BA/BSc (Hons) Business Computing Web design course draws on various skills, from the creative to the technical to the commercial. This course provides a strong skills base. You will explore design and implementation, technological developments and the impact of changes in society, such as the growth of mobile computing, on the industry.

The web and social media are vital to all our personal and business lives. Organisations of every size increasingly focus on their online presence, which has become the brand and first contact for many customers. Web technology reaches far beyond this to support communications with partners, suppliers, governmental agencies, employees, potential employees, and the list goes on.

This massive growth means tremendous demand for people with the expertise to craft robust, reliable, easy-to-use web systems that support the success of their organisations.

You will gain relevant hands-on experience through live projects and professional networking opportunities through conferences, visiting speakers and opportunities to join professional organisations.

Web design draws on various skills, from the creative to the technical to the commercial. This course provides a strong skills base. You will explore design and implementation, technological developments and the impact of changes in society, such as the growth of mobile computing, on the industry. We want you to be the graduates that employers are interested in, whether for a career in eCommerce, web marketing, web development or management.

You will use internationally recognised branded and open-source software to build technically efficient systems. For example, you will learn Oracle, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS and PHP in the course. But in today’s world, computer systems only work when they work for people. People and organisations are our contexts. By understanding how information systems support customer relations and a more comprehensive business strategy, you will graduate with the skills employers are looking for. Students will explore design and implementation, technological developments and skills of the ‘web Master’.