Business Information Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

This programme looks at how future managers can grasp the advantages of technology to run the business of the future. This industry-informed undergraduate degree combines practice-based use of digital tools with a challenging academic curriculum bringing together modules from IT, computing and management degrees.<br/><br/>In recent years, advancements in information technology have had a massive impact on the way that business operates, creating a huge number of new challenges and opportunities for organisations. By studying this undergraduate degree, you will be prepared and qualified for these exciting new opportunities, making you highly employable in this growing sector. You will study your degree at our Salford campus close to Manchester city centre.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year of the four-year programme aims to provide an understanding of the key subjects in business to meet the prerequisites for study on the associated degree programme. The key areas of study will be effective communication and study skills combined with key subjects in business. You will be introduced to basic theories and concepts within the disciplines to provide a basic knowledge in all related subject areas. The programme will introduce you to essential areas of business necessary for progression onto business, accounting or law degrees. You will learn how to apply business concepts to real-life organisations and develop communication, IT and study skills. Following completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress on to year one of your selected degree for the remainder three years of your course (four years if you are choosing to do the professional placement year).<br/><br/>Not sure which Business programme will suit you? Check out our full Business Management portfolio at www.salford.ac.uk/business-courses-salford<br/><br/>All our undergraduate business courses are available with:<br/>• Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.<br/>• Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level<br/><br/>This course is not open to international students.