BSc (Hons) Business Computing

With an expert knowledge of software, hardware, and information systems developed in this BSc (Hons) in Business Computing course, you will help keep businesses functioning.

This course has a 96% student satisfaction rate (NSS, 2022)

Starting with computer science essentials in your first year, by the time you graduate, you will be an expert in how computing is used in business to develop effective products, support decision making and gain competitive advantage.

This will give you the ‘big picture’ of how digital technology supports business, as well as the specialist understanding of how individual IT systems work.

As every organisation relies on harnessing technology and information to do their work, those with Business Computing skills are in demand. This course has been specifically designed to address this industry demand, delivering work-ready graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professionalism that employers are looking for.

Throughout the course, you will use specific software packages and gain industry certifications that are in high demand with employers.You will have plenty of chances to practice your skills too. You will take part in a business consultancy project in your second year, delivering solutions to real-world problems. This can be here in Newcastle or at our partner campus in London.

As well as this, you can opt for an optional year in industry or studying abroad. This can be a great opportunity to develop and enhance your intellectual and professional skills, broadening your overall learning experience.

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Modules

  • Business Fundamentals
  • Computational Thinking
  • Computers & Society
  • Computing Fundamentals
  • Data Fundamentals
  • Programming
  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences
  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences
  • Business Information Systems
  • Software Architecture
  • Computer Vision
  • Computing Consultancy Project
  • Data Visualization
  • Digital Forensics Incident Response
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • IT Service Management
  • Mobile & Web App Development
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Virtual and Augmented Reality
  • Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies
  • Developing Digital and Professional Competence
  • London Campus UG Internship
  • London Campus Undergraduate Professional Practice
  • London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project
  • Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2)
  • Year in International Multidisciplinary Innovation (4 modules studied in Amsterdam (Semester 1) & Newcastle (Semester 2)
  • Academic Language Skills for Computer and Information Sciences
  • Business Intelligence
  • Computing Project
  • Computing Group Project
  • Data Security and Governance
  • Experimental Design for Interactive Applications
  • £19,750 Per Year

    International student tuition fee

    3 Years

    Duration

    Sep 2024

    Start Month

    Aug 2024

    Application Deadline

    Upcoming Intakes

    • September 2024
    • September 2025

    Mode of Study

    • Full Time