Университет Восточной Англии, BSc, Business Information Systems

Year 1

In the first year you will follow a programme of compulsory modules designed to establish and develop your skills in computing, programming, business and information systems. These modules include subjects ranging from ‘Programming for Applications’ to ‘Introduction to Organisational Behaviour’.

Year 2

During your second year of study, you will study two compulsory modules in systems analysis and database systems. However the majority of your second year will comprise of optional modules which you will select from a wide range of subjects, ranging from ‘Business Ethics’ to ‘Principles of Marketing’.

Year 3 (Year in Industry)

The third year of study will be spent on an industrial placement consisting of nine to fourteen months of full-time employment. The placements are sourced and secured by you (with help from us), and you will pay a greatly reduced tuition fee and receive a wage. Throughout the work placement you will keep in close contact with an assigned mentor at UEA, who will also visit you at least once during the year. You will also be supported by an industrial supervisor throughout the placement.

Year 4

In your final year of study you will study modules such as ‘Organisational Information Systems’ and ‘Systems Engineering’, alongside choosing from a wide range of optional modules. You will also complete a significant independent research project supervised by an academic with expertise in your area of interest. The Business Information Systems degree allows you to work on projects with real companies, investigating the impacts of new technology. Previous projects include:

• Investigating the benefits of Google Glass
• Developing a contactless payment system for travel in Norwich
• Investigating the benefits of IT in prisons.

• IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in any component) 

For more information on entry requirements and course structure, contact the UEA representative directly, using the form on the right.

All modern businesses depend upon sophisticated information systems. They are used to support organisations’ day to day operations, enabling them to plan strategically for the future and manipulate data in order to gain a competitive advantage.

The BSc Business Information Systems with a Year in Industry covers subjects based in computing, information technology and business. It is designed for those who either envisage a career designing and implementing computer based systems in a business environment, or for those who wish to become consultants or managers, fully aware of what information systems can do for a business.

The additional year in industry gives you the opportunity to gain direct experience of work in the field so you can put what you’ve learnt to practice; gain new skills that will be extremely attractive to future employers; and build links with major companies like Aviva, Bloomberg and IBM.

This programme combines in-depth teaching on the capabilities of computing systems with thorough training in the operations of contemporary businesses. By studying these crucial and exciting subject areas you will also develop skills applicable to the wider employment sector, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, organisation, and time-keeping.

The degree programme benefits from the combined expertise of the School of Computing Sciences and the Norwich Business School. Our flexible approach enables you to choose subjects that interest you and that are aligned with your career aspirations.