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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Birmingham City UniversityThe BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology at Birmingham City University bridges the gap between business and IT by equipping students with both technical proficiency and strategic insight to drive digital transformation. With a strong focus on solving business challenges through emerging technologies, this course enables students to explore key areas like data analytics, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
The course is supported by strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain valuable exposure to current technologies and business practices. The program is also professionally accredited (accrediting body to be confirmed), offering additional industry recognition.
Course overview
Year 1: Business Information Systems, Computer Systems, Programming Fundamentals, and the Innovation Fest project
Year 2: Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, Digital Strategy, and optional modules in areas like cybersecurity or UX
Optional Placement Year
Final Year: Strategic IT Management, Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain), and a final year capstone project solving real business challenges
Innovation Fest: Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to solve real-world problems
Optional placement year
Industry exposure through live briefs and guest lectures from partners such as IBM and Microsoft
Study in STEAMhouse, with access to prototyping tools, labs, and collaborative spaces
Free access to Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, Oracle, and Power BI
Peer mentoring and support via the Student Ambassador Scheme
Graduates work at leading employers like IBM, Microsoft, and fast-growing tech firms
Pathway to postgraduate study including MSc in Data Science or an MBA
Optional certifications in Microsoft, AWS, or Linux provide a competitive edge
Career support from BCU Careers+, including CV clinics, interview coaching, and placement matching
Average earnings: £27,000, 15 months after the course
95% of the students go on to work and/or study
A-level: Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalentIB: Required subjects one of Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher LevelIELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 Requires the 12th Standard average of 60% with a minimum of 60% in Maths. Maths at Standard 10 with 65% from the Central Board and CICSE Board is accepted.SAT (Reasoning) with a combined score from 2 subjects of 1100 out of 1600TOEFL: Overall 80 with 20 in reading, 18 in listening, 21 in speaking and 19 in writingPersonal statement required.IT consultantbusiness analystdata architectsystems analystdigital transformation specialist
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