BSc (Honours) Information Technology with Business Studies
UCAS code
G5N1Attendance
Full-time
Four years full-time (including one year work placement) or three years full-timeAt a glance
Train to become a technically literate manager with the skills and knowledge to manage the technological solutions that are at the heart of modern business. You can develop your skills according to your career aims and interests with a flexible module structure. There is also the option to develop your skills further with a one year placement in industry earning up to £22,000.
Key points
• Consistently high national student survey satisfaction levels.
• Tailor the course to your career aims and interests with a flexible module structure.
• Earn up to £22,000 on a placement.
• Work with business in the Venture Matrix programme, enabling you to engage in real industrial consultancy.
About this course
The focus of this course is on developing you as an IT literate business manager or 'hybrid manager' with the skills and knowledge to manage the technological solutions that are at the heart of every modern organisation. You study the impact ICT has on organisations, methods of implementation and the opportunities ICT can offer. We also prepare you for general management positions in industry or commerce.
You study current technologies and their commercial applications to develop a good understanding of them. You gain the skills to manage new technology, using it to solve business issues and create new opportunities.
Through study and practical project work, you also develop the knowledge and skills expected of a general business and management graduate. This gives you the option to work in business areas such as marketing, human resources, public relations and accountancy.
You can then apply what you've learned on a paid placement with organisations such as • IBM • BWW • Nissan • Xerox • Boots. These placements are a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and new skills, and they may lead to a job after graduation. You can also earn up to £22,000.
You study on an award-winning and highly recommended course. Teaching staff on the course have recently won a student-nominated Inspirational Teaching Award. In 2011 the course was rated top in the University by students and in 2009 top in the country for its subject area, according to the National Student Survey. You also benefit from our working with business programme, The Venture Matrix, that won the National Enterprise Educators Award.
This course runs alongside its sister course, BSc (Honours) Business and ICT offering greater flexibility in module choice, to allow you to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals.
Key areas of study
Key areas include • information and communication technology (ICT) • multimedia • enterprise • business.
Associated careers
We typically achieve around 86% employment rates among our graduates.
Our graduates have become • marketing managers • business analysts • web designers • buyers • production controllers • retail managers • human resource managers • musical agents.
They have found careers with companies such as • IBM • Xerox • Sony Ericsson • BMW • Goldman Sachs • Santander. Others have started their own companies.
Course content
Year one core module
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 1
Year one options
• understanding organisations • understanding and managing customers • information analysis • information systems • programming practice • IT service support
Year two core module
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 2
Year two options
• managing for performance • managing business finance • databases • information management • ICT infrastructure 1 • business solutions • IT service delivery • foreign language
Year three
Final year core modules
• entrepreneurial theory and practice 3 • professional practice or professional studies
Final year options
• dissertation • strategy and change management • marketing planning and management • employee relations • applied business intelligence • business information systems and strategy • management of IT environment and security • knowledge management• strategic communication in organisations
Assessment
• examinations • coursework • group work • practical and IT activities
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above, plus one of the following
• 220 points with at least 160 from two GCE/VCE A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. General studies, AS levels and Key Skills qualifications may count towards these points.
• Access – an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
2013 entry requirements
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C or above, plus one of the following
• 220 points from at least two GCE/VCE A levels in relevant subjects, or BTEC National qualifications and including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. General studies, AS levels and Key Skills qualifications may count towards these points.
Fees
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk