Academic titleBusiness Information Systems, BSc Hons
Course descriptionThis programme is designed for those who wish to become business analysts, designers and managers of information systems in business and industry. It develops the personal and professional skills necessary to work with organisations in the analysis, design, building and management of information systems.
Students learn how to use industry-standard system building tools and packages; develop skills in database design, development and implementation; effectively use current analysis and design techniques for the development of information systems; examine the role of new and emerging technologies in areas such as the Internet, e-commerce and distributed information systems; use project management techniques and explore issues relating to the management and development of information systems; put personal and professional skills and ideas into practice, working both individually and in teams, preparing for careers in industry and commerce.
Year 1
-Systems Analysis at Work
-Programming, Databases and Business Software
-Internet Business Applications
-Business Systems Modelling
Year 2
-Information Systems Development
-Web Database Systems
-Distributed Technologies
-Information Systems Quality
Optional Sandwich Year
Final Year
-Individual Project
-Information Engineering
-Information Systems Planning and Management
One option from:
-Modern Database Management
-Knowledge Management
-E-Technology
Career options
Employment prospects in areas such as business analysis, database development, project support, requirements analysis, technical support and, in later years, IT strategy and management