Business Information Technology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 8.59 k / program Foreign:$ 11 k / program  
601–800 place StudyQA ranking:4314 Duration:36 months

Description

We passionately believe that learning is much more than studying theory and have designed our course to give you the practical knowledge and experience necessary for you to meet the demands of a career in industry or commerce.
The course is adaptive, responding to the demands of business to equip you with the required knowledge and skills to fulfil business needs.
If you choose this course you will benefit from:

  • Accreditation from the British Computer Society (BCS);
  • Links with national and international employers such as the RAC, London Transport, London Metropolitan Police, National Grid;
  • The opportunity to take part in our IT mentoring scheme run in conjunction with a major international IT company;
  • Links with regional employers such as Coventry City Council, National Agricultural Centre, Jaguar Land Rover, Severn Trent Water and West Midlands Police;
  • A strong emphasis on practical work and real-world/ industrial collaboration through professional training opportunities working for industrial or commercial organisations under the joint supervision of an individual from the organisation and a member of academic staff from the department;
  • An international perspective on commerce and industry in a business environment which is global;
  • Access to an enthusiastic and committed group of experienced academics, bringing a wealth of industrial experience to their teaching.

Detailed Course Facts

Tuition fee
  • GBP 8586 Module (EEA)
  • GBP 10950 Module (International)
Start date September 2015 Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

In the first year of the course you will cover the key themes of:

  • business organisation – structure and strategy;
  • information systems analysis and design;
  • ICT and its role in business – especially electronic commerce;
  • business decision making, tools and techniques.

Through the second and final year you will apply these core themes to specific modules. You will also have the chance to undertake a work placement or study abroad where you will put your theory to the test in real world situations.

Course structure and topics list

This course is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect new developments and the requirements of the profession and industry, thus maintaining a high level of career relevance to ensure that you stay cutting edge. Our current programme consists of the following topics:

Level 1

  • Professional Skills;
  • Introduction to Programming;
  • Business Decision Making;
  • IT Service and Infrastructure;
  • Current Technologies;
  • Enterprise Information Systems.

Level 2

  • Real World Project;
  • Data and information retrieval;
  • Ethical and legal issues in computing;
  • Developing the modern web 1;
  • Operational research;
  • Computer Simulation.

Level 3

  • Individual Project;
  • Rapid Application Development;
  • Information technology and global development;
  • Business continuity and compliance;
  • Optional topic.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

Essential Entry Requirements:
  • 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English Language and Mathematics, or specified equivalents.
Typical Offers
  • A-Levels: BBC. Excludes General Studies
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM
Access: A pass in The Access Diploma. Access applicants can meet the GCSE requirements through their current studies and do not need to have these qualifications separately.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points

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 Coventry University.

Funding

Merit Scholarship Scheme

Merit Scholarship scheme: £1,000, in year one only and based on academic performance.

  • Available to all international students applying for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Coventry University.
  • Scholarships are allocated on the basis of academic merit. (Postgraduate applicants must hold 2.1 or equivalent, undergraduate applicants must hold A-levels or equivalent at grades BBC)
  • There is no separate scholarship application process: all undergraduate applications from self-funded international students from any non-EU country and postgraduate applications from international, will automatically be considered for a merit award. You will not have to do anything, if you are successful you will be notified in due course by the International Office.
University Research Studentship Scheme

Occasionally, funding becomes available to enable the University, either centrally, through one of the faculties or from other sources, to offer research studentships in specified topics or fields of study.

Science Without Borders

Brazilian students are able to apply for full scholarship - including tuition fees and accommodation - to study undergraduate sandwich programmes at Coventry University.

Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom (CSC) offers opportunities to Commonwealth citizens to study in the UK, as part of the UK's contribution to the international Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan.

If you are a citizen of a developed Commonwealth country, you can apply for:

Scholarships for PhD and split-site (PhD) study

If you are a citizen of a developing Commonwealth country, you can apply for

  • Scholarships for Masters, PhD, or split-site (PhD) study at UK universities
  • Shared Scholarships for Masters study at selected UK universities

If you are a citizen of the Maldives, St Helena or the Seychelles, you can apply for:

  • Scholarships for undergraduate study at UK universities
Ferguson Trust Scholarships

Ferguson Trust Scholarships are made available through the generosity of The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust. The Trust was set up in memory of two generations of the Ferguson family to promote education, international friendship and understanding, and the promotion of world peace and development. The Trust supports people from low-income and conflict-affected regions who want to improve their knowledge of peace and reconciliation. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent on individual circumstances and assessment.

Accreditation

Accredited by BCS Educational Affiliate.

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