BSc (Hons) Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
As technology becomes the backbone of industry, all businesses need skilled professionals who understand both the language of business and the power of Information Systems (IS). Businesses use IS to support their day-to-day operations, enable strategic planning, and manipulate data to gain a competitive advantage. Our dynamic BSc in Digital Business and Information Systems with a Year in Industry is carefully designed for those aspiring to succeed in the tech-driven business world.
On our Digital Business and Information Systems course, you’ll study a comprehensive range of topics across business management, computer science, information systems, and software engineering. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to design, implement, and use computer-based systems in business environments. You’ll also spend your third year on an industry placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience to enhance your CV.
This degree also prepares you for a broad range of careers in business analysis, project management, technology management, and consultancy.
Key highlights
- Third year spent on an industry placement gaining real-world experience
- Combines business management, computer science, information systems and software engineering
- Learn to design, implement and use computer-based business systems
- Explores how information systems support operations and strategic planning
- Covers using data to gain competitive business advantage
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC or above.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Technology Manager
- IT Consultant
- Information Systems Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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