Business Computer Systems BSc(Hons)

Overview

Do you want to understand how businesses use information and communication technologies to support their activities?
On this course you will acquire the skills to develop and maintain the software components of business systems.
Emphasis is placed on the technical and programming skills you will need to construct these systems, which are often web-based.
There is a continuing demand for computing professionals. Our courses are designed to give you the transferable skills and knowledge for you to excel in your career.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
Sandwich: 4 years

UCAS code G610
Course content

Course structure

Increasingly valued by employers, the course incorporates an optional paid placement year.
During this year you will put your specialist skills and knowledge into practice and gain vital experience, giving you a head start in the job market.
You will study in our purpose-built computer labs, and gain practical skills in seminars and workshops.
Our research-informed teaching will support you to become an independent learner, with the ability to develop and apply your knowledge in your dissertation and future career.

Areas of study

Our students don?t need specific computing knowledge before starting the course. The first semester is an introduction to a broad range of topics (including programming, databases and web design) then you?ll make a choice about the area you?d like to specialise in.
To enable you to maximise the potential of your career outside of the UK, you can also choose modern language modules.

Syllabus

Year 1
Programming
Databases
Web Design
Requirements Analysis
Human Computer Interaction
Professional Practice
Computing Context
Introduction to Organisations
Business Requirements

Year 2
Object-oriented Software Design and Implementation
Web Application Development
Databases
Systems Analysis and Design
Project Management
Networking Technologies
Socio-technical Approaches to Information Systems
Optional placement year
Final year
A major project
Data Management
Advanced Internet Application Development
Options
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.
ND/C (Level 3):
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
direct to years 2 or 3.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Graduates have become business software developers, web application developers and database designers.
Recent graduates have gone on to work at Accenture, Pepsi, Intel, HP, Vodafone, Arcadia Group, Capgemini and BNP Paribas.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BSc(Hons) Business Computer Systems [J4EG028]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 12,500 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.