Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Information Technology for Business Final Year Entry
- 1 year
- Duration
- 16,900 GBP
- Price
- Sept 2024
- Start
- May 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
People holding a higher diploma in business and information technology are eligible for this top-up year. You can earn a BSc in Information Technology for Business from Oxford Brookes University by doing this course. This course will be taught at the Oxford Brookes Wheatley Campus.
The objectives of this course are to meet the demands of the sector. You will look into how important computing is in a business setting.
You'll get the skills and expertise to address challenging computing challenges. You'll learn cutting-edge theoretical skills and practices in specialized computer labs. You'll also study business modules to learn what organizations need from IT.
You'll learn technical, business, and project-based skills in your programs. This will help you apply computing technologies to tomorrow's businesses.
Finding jobs in business, industry, research, and education is very successful for our graduates. All facets of software development, organizational computer applications, and information technology management are career options.
Jobs in computer science are extremely diverse and include creating interactive television, testing network security, creating games, managing risk, and many other things. Some jobs require a high level of technical expertise, such as programming, computer system design, or mathematical techniques. Other positions place a stronger emphasis on strategy, people management, communication, corporate goals, or finances.
Program structure
Year 1
- Software Engineering (15 credits)
- Software Project Management (15 credits)
- Business at the Cutting Edge (15 credits)
- Cloud Computing and the Internet of Things (15 credits)
- Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
- Business Ethics (15 credits)
- Computing Project (30 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 16,900 GBP per year
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
English language requirements
- IELTS level 6.0 with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
Specific entry requirements
This top-up year has been designed as a progression route from a Foundation Degree in Business and Information Technology.
In order to progress onto the top-up year, Foundation Degree students will need to achieve a Merit in a Foundation Degree in Business and Information Technology.
It will also be open to students from other Computing related programmes that possess the following qualifications:
- At least Merit (55%) in a Foundation Degree in Computing or a Business and IT subject.
- Direct entry after having completed level 5 at university level in a computing related subject.
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
