Computer Science with Business Enterprise Systems

The BSc Computer Science with Business Enterprise Systems at the University of York is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to equip students with a solid foundation in computer science principles alongside a thorough understanding of business enterprise systems. This innovative programme provides students with the skills necessary to develop, manage, and evaluate computer-based solutions vital to modern enterprises. Throughout the course, students will explore core topics such as programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering, and computer systems, combined with specialized modules focusing on business processes, enterprise systems, and digital transformation in organizations.

The programme emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, encouraging students to develop real-world problem-solving skills through project work, industry placements, and team collaborations. Students will learn to analyse complex business requirements and design tailored technological solutions that enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. In addition to technical skills, the course fosters critical thinking, project management, and communication abilities, preparing graduates to operate effectively within multidisciplinary teams in the technology and business sectors.

The course content is regularly updated to reflect the latest advances in computer science and enterprise systems, ensuring students graduate with relevant and up-to-date knowledge. Students will also have opportunities to specialize further through optional modules, allowing a focus on areas such as data analytics, cybersecurity, or software development. The programme also emphasizes ethical considerations and responsible use of technology, preparing students for leadership roles in the digital economy.

Graduates of this programme will be well-prepared for careers in IT consultancy, enterprise software development, systems analysis, and digital business strategy. The University of York's strong links with industry, along with excellent career services, support students in gaining placements and employment after graduation. Overall, this degree offers a balanced blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making it ideal for students interested in the intersection of computing and business enterprise systems seeking to make a significant impact in the digital world.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10778 Year (EEA)
• EUR 19808 Year (Non-EEA)

Home/EU: £9,000; Overseas: £16,540

• English

Course Content

The programme has several novel components:

• It offers a specialist management strand of teaching, focusing on the issues related to deploying and managing ultra-large scale software systems. This includes organisational, social and legal issues, as well as technical ones.

• It excludes teaching of hardware and electronics (apart from one introductory module in the first year). The programme is thus directed at students with more interest in software and social/legal issues of computing than electronics and hardware.

• It builds on the Department's close relationships with industry. Participation in this programme will bring you into direct contact with members of top business organisations and industry leaders, and give you first-hand experience of dealing with the problems of Enterprise Systems.

• It uses novel teaching methods, including student-directed seminars, structured interviews of experts from industry, and team and individual projects.

The first two years form a solid foundation in Computer Science, and provide an introduction to management in the context of Enterprise Systems. The structure in the third and fourth years allows for a sharpening of the focus and the greater exercise of creativity. This is especially true of both individual and team project work, in which your own newly developed interests in Enterprise Systems can be given full rein. Also, options can be chosen from a wide variety of topics that encompass the most cutting-edge developments in Computer Science.

First Year

The first year contains essential fundamental material in programming, computer architectures and human-computer interfaces. It also contains mathematical and theoretical foundations of computer science.

Second Year

The second year continues with fundamental material, such as 'Principles of Programming Languages', 'Systems and Compilers', and 'Computability and Complexity'. Slightly more specialised topics start to be introduced, for example 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'Vision and Graphics'. Furthermore, all students can choose between a large Software Engineering project or a Hardware project.

Third Year

Once you reach your third year, there is more flexibility and you can choose 6 modules from a range of options.

Fourth Year

In the fourth year, you do a large individual research project, a group project and five modules.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 CAE score : 80(Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test : 100

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

UK A-levels: AAB

IB Diploma Programme: 34 points including HL 6 in essential subjects

Scottish Qualifications: AAAAB at Higher Level and AB at Advanced Higher Level

BTEC: DDD in National Diploma plus A level Mathematics

Check our website www.cs.york.ac.uk/undergraduate for other acceptable qualifications.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of York.

Accreditation

You will receive a BSc or BEng on graduation, which are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the BSC (British Computing Society), the Charterd Institute for IT .

If you chose to take a year in industry, this is an accredited part of your degree. This is part of the training you would need to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).