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.
Featured Courses
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Computing
Degree Title:
Computing BSc Hons. Four years (including placement year).
Degree description:
This course is for those seeking a career in computing in any of the many fields in which Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is used. Examples include industry, banking, agriculture, education, and government.
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Computing with Specialist Subjects at Magee
Degree Title:
Computing with Specialist Subjects BSc Hons. Four years (including placement year).
Degree description:
Computing is a discipline that can be studied successfully with many other subjects. Combining computing with another language could lead to work in a European country. It could open up opportunities in remote support roles for hardware and software. Graduates with European language skills are also needed to support inward investment. Opportunities are not limited to languages: combinations of Computing with Marketing, Management Studies, Economic Studies, Human Resource Management, Advertising or Accounting will give you the chance to develop expertise in key business disciplines, which apply to both major organisations and the small business sector. Computing with Psychology, for example, focuses on the interaction between people and computers. These modular combination degrees give you the personal choice to develop expertise in two areas, and this can lead to creative and individual career options.
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Information and Communication Technologies
Degree Title:
Information and Communication Technologies BSc Hons. Four years (including placement year).
Degree description:
This course is designed for students who wish to develop their knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to an advanced level. It will enable students to learn about the underlying principles of ICT and to acquire skills for the development and maintenance of computer-based systems in modern organisations. While it is expected most students will have previously studied ICT in some form, no formal qualification in the area is required for entry to the course.
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Business Information Technology
Degree Title:
BSc Business Information Technology.
Degree description:
Much of the business in the 21st century will be done electronically, and will exploit advanced information technologies such as the Internet and e-commerce. Leaders of technology-based organisations will therefore require a unique combination of abilities. The Business Information Technology programme aims to give you a sound knowledge of information technology fundamentals and their application in business and a firm foundation in management. With a degree in Business Information Technology you may get a job as a project manager in an IT company, go into general management, marketing or human resources, or as an IT Consultant where you are advising businesses on how to best use IT to gain a competitive advantage.
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Financial Engineering
Degree Title:
Financial Engineering with DIS BSc Hons. Four years (including placement year).
Degree description:
Students will undertake 4 years of study. In Year 1students will study modules in Software Development, Web Information Systems, Mathematics for Financial Engineering, Financial Institutions & Markets and Micro-Economics. In year 2, students will study further modules in Software Development, Real Time Systems and Web Database Systems. They will also learn more about Securities Analysis (Securities and Investments) and Financial Econometrics. Following a period spent working within the Financial Engineering Sector on Placement in Year 3 students will return to the University and undertake modules in Project Management and a significant project in the area of financial engineering. The remaining final year modules are effectively free choice from a list of identified and relevant topics areas including Machine Learning & Data Mining, Network & Web Security, Operational Research Methods, Advanced Database, Derivatives Securities, Portfolio Management (Fund Management & Performance Analysis) and Time Series Econometrics.
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Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Computing
Degree Title:
Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Computing
Degree description:
This course is designed for people who wish to work, or are already working as computer practitioners such as technicians, computer operatives and software developers. The course develops the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of computing careers. Recent graduates have enrolled on computing programmes at Queen’s University, Belfast, University of Ulster and Napier University, Edinburgh to gain a degree with 1-2 years additional study. Other graduates who have successfully completed the course have begun their careers as trainee programmers, business analyst trainees, database administrators and technical staff.
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BTEC National Diploma in Computing
Degree Title:
BTEC National Diploma in Computing
Degree description:
This course is practical and work-related and will appeal to all students who have a keen interest in IT. Students will gain a broad understanding of IT and develop skills and knowledge in a wide range of specialist areas in IT such as; Communication and Employability Skills for IT, Computer Systems, Information Systems, Organisational Systems Security, e-Commerce, Impact of the Use of IT on Business Systems, Advanced Database Skills, Advanced Spreadsheet Skills, IT Systems Analysis and Design, Communication Technologies, Data Analysis and Design, Maintaining Computer Systems, Mathematics for IT Practitioners, Principles of Software Design and Development, Event Driven Programming, Website Production and Management, Installing and Upgrading Software, Principles of Computer Networks.
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Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Computing
Degree Title:
Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Computing
Degree description:
This course is designed for people who wish to work, or are already working as computer practitioners such as technicians, computer operatives and software developers. The course develops the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of computing careers. Recent graduates have enrolled on computing programmes at Queen’s University, Belfast, University of Ulster and Napier University, Edinburgh to gain a degree with 1-2 years additional study. Other graduates who have successfully completed the course have begun their careers as trainee programmers, business analyst trainees, database administrators and technical staff.
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Foundation Degree in Computing
Degree Title:
Foundation Degree in Computing
Degree description:
The Foundation Degree in Computing is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers across the IT industry through the provision of specialised options. It aims to equip students with practical and professional abilities in specific areas, as well as providing a broad range of analysis, design and implementation skills. Full-time students will undertake a supervised work placement of approximately six months. Subjects studied in Year 1 include: Systems Analysis and Design, Programming and Problem Solving, Computer Platforms, Professional Issues, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming, Computing Mathematics, Web Applications Development. Subjects studied in Year 2 include: Visual Programming, Systems Development, Networking and Data Communications, Business Enterprise, Project, Work-based learning.
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HND in Administration and Information Technology (SQA)
Degree Title:
HND in Administration and Information Technology (SQA)
Degree description:
The rapid growth of information and communications technology and the increased emphasis given to administrative management and information processing has influenced the knowledge and skills required in the modern workplace. This SQA Higher National qualification gives you the broad spectrum of knowledge and skills involved in the administrative management and IT management process. It includes study of administrative and business methods and management, human resource and marketing management, issues in relation to business planning, statistics and law.
The course also covers extensive usage of the IT software currently used in the modern business for management, analysis and projection eg database and spreadsheet as management tools.
Administrative and IT management is an integral part of every employment sector so there are opportunities in every field and you may wish to progress into a junior management role in such a business. Alternatively, on completion of your HND you may wish to progress to a related university degree programme, e.g. students progress to point 3 on the BA Business Administration or Business Studies degrees at Edinburgh and Glasgow universities.
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Certificate for IT Professionals (Software Development) OCR Level 3
Degree Title:
Certificate for IT Professionals (Software Development) OCR Level 3
Degree description:
OCR Level 3 Certificate for IT Professionals provides candidates with a high quality, industry-recognised award. It is a vocationally-related qualification that provides valuable opportunities for individuals to develop skills and gain underpinning knowledge and understanding which will support entry into the IT industry. This is an A level equivalent course which will help you to university or directly into a career in IT support and management. Six units for OCR Level 3 Certificate for IT Professionals, 80 UCAS points.
The course will be delivered in a modular format over two years and consists of a number of units covering the areas of:
• Website design and management
• Programming in Visual Basic.Net
• Database programming
• Business Systems and the work of a Systems Analyst
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Diploma for IT Professionals (ICT Systems Support) OCR Level 3
Degree Title:
Diploma for IT Professionals (ICT Systems Support) OCR Level 3
Degree description:
The OCR Level 3 Diploma for IT Professionals provides candidates with a high quality, industry-recognised award. It has been developed to address the needs of candidates wanting to gain employment in the IT support industry. This new qualification links closely to a candidate’s professional development and reflects the needs of employers. This is an A Level equivalent course which will help you get you to university or directly into a career in IT support and management. The course will be delivered in a modular format over 2 years. Eight units for OCR Level 3 Diploma for IT Professionals, 100 UCAS points.
This is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multitasking network operating systems. Characteristics of the Linux, Windows 2000, NT, and XP network operating systems will be discussed. Students will explore a variety of topics including installation procedures, security issues, back up procedures and remote access.
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National Diploma for IT Practitioners (IT and Business) (BTEC)
Degree Title:
National Diploma for IT Practitioners (IT and Business) (BTEC)
Degree description:
The National Diploma for IT Practitioners (IT and Business) is for those who intend to have a career within commerce/industry in the area of Computing or Information Technology. It can be considered as an alternative to study at ‘A’ Level which will enable students to progress to Higher/Professional qualifications such as:
• Foundation Degrees courses in: Science and imedia or Software Engineering
• Higher National Diploma courses in: Computing or MultimediaThe course has been developed in the areas of Computing and IT Systems and focuses on education and training for future IT Practitioners who wish to be employed in a variety of types of IT employment. The course will be delivered in a modular format within 2 semesters per year. IT and Business units – Communication and Employability Skills, Computer Systems, Information Systems, Organisational Systems, e-Commerce, Impact of the Use of IT. Software Development units – Communication and Employability Skills for IT, Computer Systems, Information Systems, IT Systems Analysis and Design, Principles of Software Design and Development, Event Driven Programming.
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