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UCAS CODE: G290

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    09-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


OVERVIEW

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 FOCUS

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.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 RECOGNITION

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS) as fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered IT Professional (CITP).


CAREER PROSPECTS

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.


Jobs

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.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 Study

Many graduates have advanced their studies to master's degrees or research degrees in a variety of business areas.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    115th out of 121 4

    100th out of 115 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    128 58%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    90th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.75 75%

    102nd

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    150 66%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    105th

    25
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.06 81%

    17th

    10

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