Course summary
Employment trends show a growing gap in the market for graduates who are as comfortable in the world of IT as they are in management. This course develops your understanding of business management practice as well as offering you the opportunity to design technology solutions for business. You engage with live projects and real business issues, using an IT-driven approach to problem solving across a range of regional small/medium enterprises. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- This course is in the process of receiving accreditation by TechSkills. On successfully completing the course, you receive its Tech Industry Gold credential for technology-related education and training. TechSkills is recognised as a professional statutory and regulatory body for the accreditation of technology degrees in the UK.
- New, state-of-the-art business analytics suite to support data analytics, 'big-data', data mining, digital marketing, SEO and other management skills.
- Harvard Business Publishing - international learning resources providing advanced business simulations in areas such as sustainability and digital processes.
- Our Reuters trading room, reacting to live ‘stock-market’ data.
- Software includes Microsoft Power BI, Vensim simulation and VR immersive experience.
- Access to Sage, Refinitiv Workspace and the econometrics software STATA.
- You explore core IT and data analytics areas and how to use a range of emerging IT platforms, making links between IT and business management.
- Learn from research-driven academics actively involved in consultancy work.
- Take up opportunities for consultancy experience during the second year of the degree, assisting businesses – from start-ups to established corporations - to solve problems, up-skill and innovate.
- Benefit from masterclasses from industry experts so you learn from their experience and keep at the leading edge in your field.
- Access virtual business-management simulation software that allows you to participate in running a business and experience collaborative working.
Modules
Areas of study include; • Introduction to Management Practice • Digital Transformation of Business • Business Data Analysis and Analytics • Consultancy in Practice (using Systems Approaches) • IT Risk and Cyber Security • Digital Economy: AI, VR
Assessment method
Course work; live projects; exams; group and individual project work.
How to apply
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:
- N740
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered. If you would like to check that your qualifications will be accepted please contact the university.
Student Outcomes
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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 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU