Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Computing and IT

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and IT degree will equip you with the theoretical knowledge and skills, including analysis and problem-solving, which will allow you to excel in an array of career paths.

Course Overview

The course is a perfect choice for those who want the ability to form a bridge between the fields of technology and business. Over four years, the course will mould you into a future ICT practitioner equipped with a good range of relevant technical skills and great knowledge of business systems and structures.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are:

1. Provides you with an excellent learning experience that draws on the research and consultancy of Aston University academic staff.
2. Provides you with the key skills for lifelong learning and reflective practice.
3. Maintains and enhances your employability within the modern workplace, accomplished via the professional placement, by meeting the accreditation requirements of appropriate professional bodies, and by ensuring relevance of the curriculum by maintaining and enhancing the Schools links with business, professional and public sector organisations.
4. Provides you with the main skills and knowledge to work as a professional in the fields of information management and business computing, including the ability to understand and communicate both in a business context and in an IT context.
5. Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to recognise and respond to issues involving social responsibility, sustainability, accountability and ethics.

Modules

The course consists of the following modules:

Year 1 Modules

• Introductory Accounting for Business
• Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
• Introduction to Marketing Management
• Principles of Operations Management
• User Experience Design
• Introduction to Information Systems and Database
• Foundations of Business Analytics
• An Introduction to Business Economics

Year 2 Modules

• Enterprise Systems
• Agile Practices in IT and Management
• Cloud Computing for Business
• Programming for Data Analytics
• Business Research Methods
• Optional modules:   - Effective Teamwork   - Digital Marketing   - Managing Service Operations   - Business Operations Excellence   - Business Analytics in Practice   - Optimisation and Decision Analytics

Placement Year Modules

• Integrated Placement Year

Final Year Modules

• Technology and Practice of eCommerce
• Information Security
• BCIT Final Year Project
• Optional modules:   - Effective Management Consultancy I   - Effective Management Consultancy II   - Effective Project Delivery I   - Implementing Business Decisions   - Performance and Efficiency   - Managing Information Technology in a Global Context   - Simulation   - Operations Strategy   - Sustainable Operations Management   - Innovation   - Business Analytics and Data Mining

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: BBB (standard offer), BBC (contextual offer)
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD (standard offer), DDM (contextual offer)
• IB: 31 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 5,5,5 in 3 higher level subjects
• Access: QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, obtaining a minimum of 21 credits at distinction and the rest at merit or distinction
• T Levels: accepted qualifications for this course
• GCSEs: Maths grade C/4, English Language or English Literature grade C/4

Fees and Scholarships

• UK students: ｣9,535 (2026/27), ｣1,250 (during placement year)
• International students: ｣23,500 (2026/27), ｣2,500 (during placement year)
• Scholarships: available to support talented and hardworking students

Career Prospects

Our BSc (Hons) Business Computing and IT programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average ｣33,200 three years after graduating, and ｣42,000 five years after graduating. The transferable skills that our business, computing and IT programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:

• IT security consultant
• Project analyst
• Project manager
• Business analyst
• Digital supply chain consultant
• Technology consultant
• Cyber security specialist
• Digital transformation assistant

Assessment

Assessment is provided through a mix of coursework, examinations and practical assessments. In addition, you will also be assessed on your portfolio that will be produced as part of your placement experience.