Business Information Technology - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury
Business and commerce rely heavily on information systems, especially now e-commerce is widespread. This degree provides a balance of business and information technology and responds to industry needs, enhancing your employment prospects. You learn to use current technology in communications, databases and web publishing, to analyse business problems and develop effective solutions. This programme has partial Chartered IT Professional (CITP) accreditation from the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Business increasingly takes place in digital spaces. Our Business Information Technology degree gives you the skills you need to apply computing knowledge to areas typically found in business such as e-commerce, information systems and computer consultancy.
Overview
Business increasingly takes place in digital spaces. This degree gives you the skills you need to apply computing knowledge to areas typically found in business such as e-commerce, information systems and computer consultancy.
Business and commerce need a skilled workforce who understand the foundations of information technology and the principles of business practice. This degree provides a balance of business and information technology and responds to industry needs, enhancing your employment prospects.
Accreditation
We're accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Course structure
Modules
The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.
Teaching & Assessment
Teaching
Computing-specific and business related skills are acquired through lectures, classes and directed study. From the start of the course, students receive guidance and gain practical experience via various styles of supervised practical classes and directed study. As the course progresses, these skills are further encouraged by the introduction of larger-scale problems and project work. Students develop critical reflection by discussing key themes introduced in the core modules.
Academic support
We provide excellent support for you throughout your time at Kent. This includes access to web-based information systems, podcasts and web forums for students who can benefit from extra help. We use innovative teaching methodologies, including BlueJ and LEGO© Mindstorms for teaching Java programming.
Teaching staff
Our staff have written internationally acclaimed textbooks for learning programming, which have been translated into eight languages and are used worldwide.
Programme aims
For course aims and learning outcomes please see the course specification.
KIS Course data
Entry requirements
Home/EU students
The University will consider applications from students holding a wide range of qualifications. All applications are assessed on an individual basis but some of our typical requirements are listed below. Students offering qualifications not listed are welcome to contact our Admissions Team for further advice. Please also see our general entry requirements.
| Qualification | Typical offer/minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| A level | BBB |
| GCSE | Mathematics grade C/4 |
| Access to HE Diploma | Obtain the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. |
| BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma) | Distinction, Distinction, Merit |
| International Baccalaureate | 120 tariff points from your IB Diploma, including Maths at 4 at HL or SL, typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent |
International students
International students
If you are an international student, visit our International Student website for further information about entry requirements for your country, including details of the International Foundation Programmes. Please note that international fee-paying students who require a Student visa cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.
Please note that meeting the typical offer/minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an offer.
| Qualification | Typical offer/minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR. Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English language entry requirements web page. Examples: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature. |
General entry requirements
Please also see our general entry requirements.
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Funding
Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details.
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