Business Computer Systems BSc(Hons)

Overview

There is a continuing industry demand for hands-on computing professionals, and this course is designed to give you the transferable skills and practical knowledge for you to excel in your career.
You will acquire the skills to develop and maintain the software components of business systems, with an emphasis on technical and programming skills needed to construct these systems, which are often web-based.
As a University of Brighton student, you'll also benefit from our location at the heart of the 'digital corridor', along with the town's culture of creativity and open-mindedness.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
With placement year: 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. A number of placement companies also use this time as a 'nine month interview' for students, with the result that many are asked to become full employees as soon as they graduate.

Areas of study

You don't need specific computing knowledge before starting the course. The first semester is an introduction to topics including programming, databases and web development, and after this you'll be able to choose the area in which you'd like to specialise, with a focus on either business analysis or software development.
To enable you to maximise the potential of your career outside of the UK, you can also choose to undertake additional modern language modules.

Syllabus

Year 1
- Programming Concepts
- Databases
- Web Design Development
- 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.
BTEC
DMM.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 18 credits at merit or above. Level 3 units in computing required.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
may enable you to start the course in year 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 network managers, business software developers and architects, web application developers, and database designers and administrators.
Recent graduates are working 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 12,900 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.