Computing for Business BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Computing for Business BSc (Hons)
Organisations accumulate huge volumes of data from a variety of sources on a daily basis. Business systems may vary from customer support, NHS records and critical financial planning for the City of London, to strategic marketing systems for international retail groups. You will learn to expertly develop models and uncover previously unknown trends and patterns to support decision making. You will also become experienced in the use of industry-standard Business Analytics and Business Intelligence software SAS, helping you to positively contribute and lead companies in improving their business intelligence.
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Curriculum
First year
- Visual Web Development
- Information Systems Development
- Devices and Networks
- Introduction to ICT
- Mathematics and Business Management
Second year
- Advanced Programming
- Interactive Systems Design and Evaluation
- Introduction to Research
- Multimedia Development
- Business Intelligence
Third year
- Final Year Project
- Computing Ethics and Privacy
- Team Development Project
- Privacy and Data Protection
- Multi Service Networks
- Secure Web Application Development
- Telematics
- Fuzzy Logic and Knowledge Based Systems
- Systems Building: Methods and Management
- Big Data and Business Models
- Data Mining
- Database Management and Programming
- IT Service Foundations
- IT Service Practice
- Front-end Web Development
- Functional Software Development
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Career Opportunities
There is currently an increasing demand in industry for skilled specialists who can manage and interpret data from business information technology systems. The combination of computing skills and business knowledge taught on the course enables you to enter a diverse range of careers in areas such as business analysis, analytics consultant, statistical programmer, statistical analyst, SAS programmer, data management analyst and research analyst.
Graduates are also well positioned to continue their academic careers by embarking on postgraduate study, in either research or taught areas, which offers the opportunity for further specialisation and enhances their existing skills.