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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Course summary
- Gain the skills and knowledge to manage the technological solutions at the heart of every modern organisation.
- Develop knowledge in data analysis, IT management, IT infrastructure and web content management systems.
- Gain entrepreneurship and enterprise skills and manage full live projects.
- Undertake professional accreditations such as PRINCE2 (Project Management) and ITIL (Service Management).
On this course you learn contemporary approaches towards business modelling, supporting you in your analysis, design and implementation of IT solutions. You will gain knowledge in using and manipulating contemporary web-based content management systems, and the opportunity to develop digital marketing strategies that complement web systems.
Student View
Watch student Samantha Cook talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course offers a diverse approach towards teaching and learning. Staff members teaching on this course have valuable industry experience in both business management and information technology. The course has been consistently recognised for high levels of student satisfaction and experience.
You learn through
- lectures and seminars
- tutorials and workshops
- practical activity-based sessions
- group and individual project work
- independent study
- work placements
The wide range of methods applied to assessment enables a differentiated approach towards assessing your learning. This also allows you to undertake modes of assessment that simulate typical industry practice within respected business and IT environments.
Course leaders and tutors
Andrew Hirst
Principal Lecturer in Information SystemsCurrently the Teaching Fellow in Work Based Learning for the College of Business, Technology and Engineering ; supporting the development of placement opportunities … Read more
Jamie Caine
Senior Lecturer in Information SystemsJamie is a thought leader and one of the leading contemporary researchers for the subject of strategy and strategy adoption. From market analysis, design, developmen … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. Previous placements have taken place at organisations such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Xerox and Boots.
Live projects
We work with industrial advisors to design the curriculum aligned with the needs of industry. You’ll work on client-based projects from the public services sector, private sector SMEs and large corporates. This facilitates a closer connection to industry, where students apply theory to real projects.
You can also work with our business programme,Venture Matrix, winner of theNational Enterprise Educators Award.
Core entrepreneurial modules engage you with external business clients, public sector organisations and voluntary groups. This provides a unique project-based learning experience, and allows you to develop transferable employability skills.
It is increasingly popular amongst graduates to run their own business. We have therefore developed a unique series of modules that allow you to develop your entrepreneurial skills and creativity. Students and graduates have the opportunity to access our enterprise resources, providing office space, office equipment, meeting facilities and tailored business support.
There are also unique certification opportunities through PRINCE2 (Project Management), ITIL (IT service Management) and Business Architecture Expert (LEADing Practice Enterprise Standards Body).
Networking opportunities
Our course has strong links with a range of employers that enables us to hold employer-specific events giving you opportunities to enhance your placement and graduate career prospects.
In addition, the course has developed a vibrant student community. There are weekly course sport socials, pub socials and end-of-year celebrations.
Field Trips
You have the opportunity to undertake field trips and live client projects. Previous students have visited France to work on applied business architecture. On this trip, contacts from international industry present live business architecture challenges that students solve as part of their course work.
Future careers
This course embodies employability throughout each academic year. We prepare you for a position in industry or commerce as technically literate business professionals. When you graduate from the course you will be able to demonstrate acumen in business management, information technology and methods of implementation.
We typically achieve over 80% employment rates among our graduates.
This course prepare you for a career as a
- marketing manager
- business analyst
- IT service manager
- web designer
- supply chain manager
- retail manager
- human resource manager
- project manager
Course news
The Lovelace Colloquium, named after the first computer programmer Ada Lovelace, celebrates women in IT and offers an excellent programme of panels, lectures and competitions for female students. Sheffield Hallam hosted the event in 2016.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of online lessons and face-to-face teaching with access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- a registered SAS academy, developing your skills with one of the leading industry technologies in data analysis
- Oracle, a leader in database management software
Learn more about your department
Computing facilities tour
Take a look around the facilities and equipment in the Department of Computing at Sheffield Hallam University.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level.
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- English Language or Literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade C or 4
• 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 will need 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.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Employability And Work Based Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Information Analysis For Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Information Systems | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Introduction To Digital Technology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: It Service Support | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Understanding Organisations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Analysis For Enterprise Systems | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Employability And Project Based Learning | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Introduction To Cloud Computing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: It Infrastructure And Emerging Technologies | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Digital Marketing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Information Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Managing For Performance | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Web Analytics And Search Engine Optimisation | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Architecture Expert | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Entrepreneurial Theory And Practice 3 | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Professional Practice | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Business Intelligence | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Developing Strategies For Change | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Dissertation | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Innovative Multimedia | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Exam Practical |
| Module: Knowledge Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Marketing Planning And Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2021/22 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
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Student satisfaction
This course scored 95% for overall satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey.
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