Course summary

BSc(Hons) Software Engineering for Business (with Foundation Year) was developed by Tech Partnership and top graduate employers. This course is accredited as Tech Industry Gold. It gives you the technical and business skills you need to succeed as a graduate. Discover how to build software from start to finish. Explore all the latest technologies including cloud computing, big data and cyber security. Learn how businesses manage large projects and plan, design and deliver new software on time and in budget. Gain the skills to collaborate, negotiate and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers. Lead teams and projects and discover how companies operate profitably. Our partner Tech Industry Gold arrange regular lectures with senior business people. Past speakers include eminent industry figures such as the former Chair of IBM, Larry Hirst. Software Engineering for Business combines traditional academic study with networking events, real-world projects and placement opportunities. Meeting potential employers early in your course gives you a head start in the race for graduate jobs. A successful graduate can expect a starting salary of £26,000 to £35,000 as a software developer or engineer, depending on the industry sector. You could become a computer programmer, technical architect, graphical user interface designer, sales analyst, web or mobile app developer, games developer or security analyst.