Institutions

• Association of Northern Ireland Colleges
• Belfast Metropolitan College
• North West Regional College
• South West College
• Southern Regional College
• Queen’s University Belfast
• The Open University
• University of Ulster

Business IT

These are today’s technologies, but what will happen in the not too distant future? What impact will computer science topics like evolutionary computation have on business and essentially, life as we know it? Business focused IT courses could be for you if you are interested in gaining technology-based computing skills but want to combine it with a study of the world of work.

There is a huge demand for managers who have a thorough grasp of computer science as well as a clear understanding of management principles. You could play a part in important future developments by studying for a course in Business IT. It will prepare you for the technical side of computing and also a career in management, sales or marketing, especially one related to IT.

Types of Degree

• Business IT

  Computing has already transformed business thanks to developments in internet banking, manufacturing, data mining… the list goes on.

• Computer Engineering

  Computer Engineering degrees focus more on the nuts and bolts of computing and focus on the creation of ‘big’ systems rather than small packages.

• Computer Science

  Broadly speaking, Computer Science degrees are the middle ground between electronic focused Computer Engineering courses and business focused Business IT courses.

• Multimedia

  The first personal computer revolution back in the 1980s provided homes across the globe with computing technology.