Business Technology BSc (Hons)

**OVERVIEW**<br/>The professionally-accredited BSc Business Technology opens up a wide range of roles and opportunities for you with many organisations, including large blue chip international companies.<br/><br/>You will learn about the fundamentals of business operations and technology, and progress to the in-depth study of systems analysis, project management, and recent advancements in business intelligence and information security management.<br/><br/>The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.<br/><br/>**PRACTICAL FOCUS**<br/>With industry placements, business-focused content and work-related learning, the BSc (Hons) Busienss Technology prepares you for a modern career in technology-reliant businesses.<br/><br/>Optional industrial placements are designed to make you work-ready and able to meet the needs of industry:<br/><br/>// an optional 12-month paid placement in an organisational setting is offered, in the UK or abroad, at the end of year 2 or 3.<br/><br/>// a number of shorter (8 to 10 week) work-based placement opportunities are also available during years 2, 3 and 4. <br/><br/>The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.<br/><br/>Guest lectures and seminars are organised on a regular basis with industry specialists.<br/><br/>Where possible, visits to local businesses, attendance at industry conferences and direct involvement in industry projects will be used as integral aspects of modules and the degree delivery.<br/><br/>**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**<br/>This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).<br/><br/>**CAREER PROSPECTS**<br/>The BSc Business Technology produces graduates with multidisciplinary skills. Graduates will therefore be of interest to almost all businesses, particularly those with a need to employ someone who can analyse and understand how their business works and how best to use modern business technology to help the business develop and grow.<br/><br/>**Jobs**<br/>In previous years, graduates have found employment with large organisations such as Oracle, Dell, Aggreko, Hewlett-Packard, Ernst & Young, Pernod Ricard, Clydesdale Bank, Standard Life, and McLaren Software.<br/><br/>Typical roles include: Business Systems Analyst; Data Analyst; Project Manager; Technical Support Specialist; Systems Administrator; Business Intelligence Analyst; Data Analytics Specialist; Business Technology Consultant; Technology Trainer; and Teacher.<br/><br/>**Further Study**<br/>Many graduates have advanced their studies to masters degrees or research degrees in a variety of business areas.