Information Technology for Business (with Foundation Year)

Our Information Technology for Business (with Foundation Year) course equips you with the skills you need to manage IT in a diverse and fast-changing job market.

You’ll begin with a foundation year designed to build your confidence and prepare you for degree-level study. You’ll develop essential knowledge in computing, problem-solving and business fundamentals, setting you up for success as you progress onto the full degree.

As you continue, you’ll gain a strong combination of:
- technical knowledge


- business understanding


- interpersonal skills


- project management skills.


You’ll study programming, information systems, business strategy and practical management, supported by excellent facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

In your third year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a work placement with a wide range of organisations. Many of our graduates go on to work for their placement employers.

Students from Oxford Brookes University have secured placements with companies such as:
• IBM



• BT



• Procter & Gamble



• Cisco



• Deloitte



• Hewlett-Packard



• SAS



• Unilever.

An award-winning university experience awaits in Oxford this September...

Oxford Brookes is a top 35 England university (Uni Compare, 2027) and globally ranked in 24 subject areas (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

There's a wide range of undergraduate courses to choose from, and each course offers unique opportunities for growth. Lawyers can practise their defence in mock trials. Accountants and Financiers can gain real-world experience with top employers like Deloitte, Metro Bank, Marriott Hotels, PWC, Chelsea FC, or Apple. Students in Artificial Intelligence courses can test their skills in Oxford Brookes' very-own custom designed building at the main Headington site. Facilities include digital, computing and robotics labs, and a VR cave.

You'll also be studying in the world's oldest student city! The ultimate blend of stunning architecture, river views and lively nightlife, Oxford is the perfect place to make lifelong memories.

So what are you waiting for? Apply now.