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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Paisley Campus
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Study mode
Sandwich / Placement
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Start date
09-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
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.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.The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.
PRACTICAL FOCUSWith industry placements, business-focused content and work-related learning, the BSc (Hons) Busienss Technology prepares you for a modern career in technology-reliant businesses.Optional industrial placements are designed to make you work-ready and able to meet the needs of industry:// 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.// a number of shorter (8 to 10 week) work-based placement opportunities are also available during years 2, 3 and 4. The course is designed to be practical in nature and up-to-date equipment, teaching methods and industry-standard software tools are used throughout.Guest lectures and seminars are organised on a regular basis with industry specialists.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.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONThis course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
CAREER PROSPECTSThe 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.
JobsIn 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.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.
Further StudyMany graduates have advanced their studies to master's degrees or research degrees in a variety of business areas.
Application deadline
31 January
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University League Table
128th
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University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland
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Subject ranking
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