Program Overview

Business Information Technology BSc (Hons)

The University of Kent offers a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology, a course that combines expertise from the School of Computing and Kent Business School. This program is designed to provide students with the skills needed to apply computing knowledge to areas typically found in business, such as e-commerce, information systems, and computer consultancy.

Overview

Business increasingly takes place in digital spaces, and this degree gives students the skills they need to operate comfortably in the business world. The course provides a balance of business and information technology, responding to industry needs and enhancing employment prospects.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Course Structure

The first and second years provide a solid grounding in both computing and business. In the final year, students can focus on an area of specialism and move towards their career ambitions.

Modules

• Stage 1:
  • Programming I
  • Programming II
  • Internet Technologies
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Foundations of Computing
  • Financial Accounting for Decision Makers
• Stage 2:
  • Database Systems
  • Web Development
  • Software Development
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Operations Management
  • Project Management
• Stage 3:
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
  • Group Project
  • Optional modules may include:
    • Information Security Management
    • Business Strategy
    • Human Resource Management
    • Leading People in Organisations
    • Understanding Legal Duties in Business
    • New Venture Creation
    • Corporate Social Responsibility
    • Video Games Development
    • Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
    • Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics and Finance
    • Signal, Image, and Data Analysis
    • Cognitive Robotics
    • eHealth
    • Computing in the Classroom
    • Computational Creativity and Creative AI
    • Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery

Teaching and Assessment

The course includes a mix of lectures, seminars, and workshops. Students will work on group projects, computer simulations, and case studies, with a large-scale project of their choice in the final year.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS points
• A level: BBB
• BTEC: DDM
• IB: 120 tariff points, including Maths at 4 at HL or SL
• GCSE: Mathematics grade C/4
• English Language Requirements: Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2026 entry:
  • UK: ｣9,790
  • International: ｣23,500
• Funding: Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies.

Career Prospects

Graduates who have both IT knowledge and business skills can expect excellent career prospects. They can work in software engineering, mobile applications development, systems analysis, consultancy, networking, web design and e-commerce, finance and insurance, commerce, engineering, education, government, and healthcare.

Research Areas

The University of Kent has a strong research profile, with research areas including:

• Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology
• Institute of Cyber Security for Society
• Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries
• Institute of Health, Social Care and Wellbeing