Business Computing BSc Honours

Program Overview

Business Computing BSc Honours

Overview

Our Business Computing BSc combines key elements of computer science, including programming, databases, system analysis and design, analytics, and AI with business disciplines such as management, marketing, finance. The course emphasises the practical application of technology to solve real-world business challenges and improve digital business operations.

Course Structure

You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures, practical tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study.

Year 1

• Business Computing Fundamentals
• Business Data Analysis
• Business Information Systems Concepts and Applications
• Business Requirements Analysis
• Database Technologies
• Web Design and Development

Year 2

• Agile Project Management and Professional Experience
• BIS Development
• Business Analytics
• Business Process Intelligence
• Cloud-driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
• Data Visualisation and Communication
• Human Computer Interaction and User Experience
• Machine Learning and Data Mining
• Elective Module choice

Placement Year

This course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. You can choose between professional experience or international experience.

Year 3

• Big Data Analytics
• Business Computing Final Project
• Business Innovation with Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
• Digital Strategy
• Financial Technologies
• Information Systems Security and Assurance (ISSA)
• Elective Module choice

Specialist Themes

• Business Computing, Entrepreneurship and Business Management: You'll focus on how value is created on cloud driven business activities through the use of IT to establish competitive advantage, and how the alignment between business strategy and technology can be managed in an efficient and effective way.
• Business Computing, Machine Learning and Business Analytics: You'll focus on unlocking insights into data to improve business efficiency, financial performance and strategic management. You'll learn to interrogate information needs and transform information into knowledge, and knowledge to decisions and actions.
• Business Innovation and Artificial intelligence: You'll focus on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on business innovation and intelligence, finance, and e-commerce, on recent advancements and emerging trends in prompt engineering.
• Business Computing and Systems Security and Assurance: You'll focus on IT security principles packed with real-world applications and examples for IT security, information assurance, and cybersecurity programs based on the Cloud paradigm.

Professional Accreditation

This course is CITP (Chartered IT Professional) and partial CEng (Chartered Engineer) accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society).

Entry Requirements

UK

• A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

International

• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score
• We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on Country-specific entry requirements
• We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide International Foundation Certificate courses for students who don’t meet our entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out about a range of university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
• If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.

Fees and Funding

UK

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
• Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
• Find out how we set our tuition fees.
• As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
• Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
• The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
• Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.

International

• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)
• When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
• Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
• Find out how we set our tuition fees.
• EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme: If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 or September 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
• International student funding: Find out about funding for international students.

Careers

• With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you to achieve your full potential.
• Transferable skills: You'll gain the knowledge and experience to work in roles such as business analyst, change manager, IT consultant, project manager, security analyst, system analyst, systems architect and web designer.
• Work placement opportunities: You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement year to develop your skills and enhance your employability.
• Career development: Our course offers a short-term work-based learning experience by providing you with an opportunity to work on a real-life problem, which is normally set by an external organisation as a small-scale project.
• Graduate employment: Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including Citi Group, GlaxoSmithKline, HP, IBM, NHS.
• Job roles: A fast-growing area of sustainable job growth, Business Computing prepares you for immediate employment opportunities in Business Analysis and Requirements Gathering, Business Innovation and Artificial Intelligence, Application Development and Implementation, Project Management, Information systems security assurance.

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Learning typically falls into three broad categories: Scheduled hours, Placement, Independent study.
• Assessments typically fall into three broad categories: Practical, Written exams, Coursework.

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills.
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential.
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas.
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more.

Course Location

• With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.
• Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.