Business Computing and IT, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course description Our four-year BSc Computing and Information Technology (IT) course, with an integrated placement year, meets the needs of students interested in pursuing a career working in business where IT business management support and consultancy, as well as advice, is involved. The course will develop your IT knowledge, giving you the skills needed to provide organisations with consultative support, strategic direction and technological insight.IT is vital to the management and communication of information in the modern business environment, and effective business computing requires managers with knowledge of human and managerial issues in addition to technical considerations. This degree will develop your understanding of the management and communication of information, as well as the human, managerial and technical considerations. You’ll learn about the relationship between technical knowledge and human design, understanding the complex role of IT in business and how it can be used to drive change for competitive advantage. Our recent graduates have been successful in securing roles at well-known companies such as Thomson Reuters, Capgemini, Deutsche Bank and the Bank of England in roles including Product Manager, SAP Supply Chain Consultant, Business Analyst and Developer. Key course benefits• As part of your degree you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area• You will learn the key skills to bridge the gap between business and IT, using technology to solve key business problems• Business and Management studies at Aston University is ranked 23rd in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide, 2022).• This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation.Course detailsModulesFor more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-computing-and-it-bsc/september-2022Assessment methodFor more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-computing-and-it-bsc/september-2022