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BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Business Computing with Foundation is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress onto their full honours degree with us. The Foundation year is designed to give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within your chosen field. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Work on real business challenges – Gain valuable industry experience by engaging with live projects set by external organisations. You'll apply your knowledge to real-world business problems, try out ideas and develop the confidence and experience needed for internships and graduate roles - Prepare for a career in business and digital transformation by building in-demand skills across business, IT, AI and project management, giving you the opportunity to explore your interests and prepare you for a wide range of graduate roles - Graduate with industry or international experience – improve your professional skills, global outlook and experience new cultures through optional work placements and study abroad opportunities with our international partners - State-of-the-art technologies and resources – access over 30 specialist computing laboratories, allowing you to experiment and become comfortable with the tools and technologies used across the industry. Our extensive range of software includes Linux/UNIX, Windows and Mac OS environments - Showcase your work to industry – present and pitch your work to professionals, gaining valuable feedback and building your confidence. You'll also develop an independent final -year project, allowing you to explore a specialist area of business computing that aligns with your interests and career ambitions. Read more about Salvador’s final year project, presenting to industry and experience on the course. - Start your journey as an IT professional – qualify for free British Computer Society (BCS) student membership allowing you access to a range of professional development resources, networking opportunities and a community of computing professionals Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): You'll gain the knowledge and experience to work in roles such as business analyst, change manager, IT consultant, project manager, security analyst, system analyst, systems architect and web designer. You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement year to develop your skills and enhance your employability. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Business Computing Fundamentals (Year 1, Core)
• Business Data Analysis (Year 1, Core)
• Business Information Systems Concepts and Applications (Year 1, Core)
• Business Requirements Analysis (Year 1, Core)
• Database Technologies (Year 1, Core)
• Web Design and Development (Year 1, Core)
• Agile Project Management and Professional Experience (Year 2, Core)
• BIS Development (Year 2, Core)
• Cloud-driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise (Year 2, Core)
• Data Visualisation and Communication (Year 2, Core)
• Machine Learning and Data Mining (Year 2, Core)
• Business Analytics (Year 2, Option)
• Business Process Intelligence (Year 2, Option)
• Human Computer Interaction and User Experience (Year 2, Option)
• Business Computing Final Project (Year 3, Core)
• Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (Year 3, Core)
• Digital Strategy (Year 3, Core)
• Information Systems Security and Assurance (ISSA) (Year 3, Core)
• Big Data Analytics (Year 3, Option)
• Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics (Year 3, Option)
• Financial Technologies (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Prompt engineer
• Financial analyst
• Business development manager
• Software/Web Developer
• Database Administrator (DBA)
• Project Manager
• Business Project Manager
• IT Consultant
• Digital Marketing Analyst
• Security Analyst
• Information Security Officer (ISO)