BSc in Business Information Systems

ABOUT THE COURSE:

The BSc in Business Information Systems at LSBM will enable you to develop a critical appreciation of how Business Information Systems are developed and managed. You will be equipped with the necessary skills for a multi-disciplinary approach to computing problems in an everyday business setting. You will also develop a critical awareness of the broader contextual, legal and ethical issues influencing management in a business computing environment.

KEY INFORMATION:

Duration: 3 years

Awarding Body: Cardiff Metropolitan University

Start Dates: September (Autumn) and February (Spring)

Entry Requirements:

BSc (Hons and Ord) Business Information Systems

A minimum of five GCSEs grades A-C including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)
240 UCAS points from one (or a combination) of the following at least one in a related subject):
- Two A Levels or equivalent
- BTEC Certificate/Diploma
For students whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required.

Applicants holding an Edexcel Higher Award (HND) with a significant Computing content may be able to join the course in the third year (Level 6).

Fees: We are currently running bursary and partial bursary programmes. Please contact an Education Consultant for more details ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Visit LSBM Fees

PROGRAMME CONTENT:

Core Modules:

Systems Analysis and Design Techniques
Introduction to Databases
Introduction to Information Systems
Business Applications
Introduction to the Multimedia and Internet
Management Theory and Practice
Academic Skills for Business
Fundamentals of Computer Technology

Programming Fundamentals
Event Driven Programming
E-Business Management
Business Intelligence
Developing a Business
Legal Regulations in Information Systems
Research Skills
Professional and Ethical issues in IS

Electives: Security and Systems, Networking, Software Development Project*

CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates who have completed their course have gone on to apply their IT knowledge and skills in careers such as: IT and web administrator, Software Engineer, Network Engineer, and technical support manager among other roles.

*Subject to availability