Course summary
Overview All modern businesses depend upon sophisticated information systems. They are used to support day-to-day operations, to plan strategically for the future, and to manipulate gathered data to gain a competitive advantage. On this course, you’ll study computing, information technology and business. You will cultivate the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a career designing and implementing computer-based systems in a business environment. You’ll also be well equipped for a career as a consultant or manager, with expertise in information systems and their use in business. You’ll benefit from the combined expertise of the School of Computing Sciences and Norwich Business School. Our flexible approach enables you to choose subjects that interest you and that are aligned with your career aspirations. About This Course This course will ensure you’re fully equipped for a career in business information systems and are completely up to date on what the industry needs right now. This programme combines in-depth teaching on the capabilities of business systems and a thorough grounding in the operations of contemporary businesses. By studying these crucial and exciting subjects, you’ll also develop skills applicable to the wider employment sector, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, organisation, and time keeping. The relatively recent move to more iterative computer systems development methods has had a knock-on effect on the skills and knowledge required from developers. As a developer, you are now expected to be able to work in small multi-skilled teams alongside your business users. That means you don’t just need technical competence but also the ability to be flexible, creative and a good communicator. Above all, you need to be able to speak your customer’s language – with an understanding of businesses and how they operate. Our external visiting speakers emphasise this point again and again – so we ensure that our business information systems courses give you this important mix of skills. In your first year, you’ll get a thorough grounding in quantitative methods, systems development, programming and databases, while also learning about business and organisational behaviour. Over the next two years, you’ll explore systems analysis, operations strategy and management, systems engineering and organisational information systems. You will also be able to select from a wide range of optional modules, allowing you to tailor your own degree to concentrate on your computing expertise, your business knowledge, or a valuable balance between the two. You’ll also have the option to complete a final year project, pulling together the business and computing aspects of your degree. Disclaimer Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Modules
In Year 1 you will study a range of compulsory topics which will provide you with a strong foundation in information systems and business, such as Introduction to Business, Introduction to Accounting and Web-based Programming. In Years 2 and 3, you will study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include Systems Analysis, Database Systems and Systems Engineering. Optional modules include Legal Issues in Business, Principles of Marketing and Information Retrieval.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GN54
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please contact us at https://www.uea.ac.uk/study/enquiries
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English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component). |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing). We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £19250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ