**Overview** On this BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree course, you’ll gain the problem-solving, managerial and technical skills you need to get to the heart of issues, as an information systems professional. You’ll learn how to communicate and investigate complex problems and develop solutions which combine business ideas and technology, in any type of business, large or small. You'll develop a combination of skills that give you a unique overview of organisations and the ability to work well with others and share ideas at all levels. The course opens doors to a career in fields such as business analysis, systems analysis and design, system management, security management, project management, knowledge management and business consultancy. 95% Graduates in work or further study (Unistats data on DLHE 2017) **What you'll experience** On this course you’ll: - Learn the problem-solving, sociotechnical and managerial skills you need to be a professional information systems analyst or designer - Explore the tools and technologies that help modern businesses work smarter, in areas such as business intelligence, security and AI - Get practical experience helping businesses improve their effectiveness, through a second year industrial project - Develop an enquiring mind ready to engage with emerging technologies and real world business problems, readying you for work in the era of Industry 5.0. - Benefit from industry contact throughout the course, with real world examples, professional guest speakers and industry visits to well-known companies like IBM, SAP and Amazon - Have the option to take a placement year in the industry or study abroad for a year **Careers and opportunities** What can you do with a Business Information Systems degree? With your versatile BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree, you could go on to work in various fields and roles including: - IT management - business intelligence - business analysis - project management - business continuity analysis - information systems security - risk management - IT consultancy - systems design Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in industry. You'll get help, advice and support for up to 5 years after you leave the University. "One of the best things about the course is it's very hands on. You learn by doing and not just theory." - Katie Tuffrey, Computing Student

Year 1 Your first year provides a solid technical foundation, which involves a practically based understanding of how computers work and how software systems are developed. You’ll also be introduced to how such systems are applied in a business context and use case studies to explore what works well in modern business practice. Core modules you will study in this year include: - Basics of the Business Environment - Business Systems Analysis and Design - Computing in Context - Data Analytics and Visualisation - Database Systems Development - Introduction to Computer Essentials Year 2 The main focus of your second year will continue to be on information systems and business systems analysis however you'll also have a choice of topics from computer science and information systems disciplines, enabling you to focus on computing topics or those with more of a business or programming flavour. Core modules in this year include: - Business Information Systems Security - Business Research - Business Systems Analysis - Database Principles - Information Systems and Project Management Optional modules from this year currently include: - Business and Employment Law - Computing Undergraduate Ambassador - Institution-wide Language Program - Social Computing for Business - Web Programming Year 3 By your final year, you will have a good understanding of industry-standard techniques, equipment and software packages. Alongside some further units on information systems management and project management, you’ll be expected to put your new skills into practice in a large-scale personal project. This final year project gives you the freedom to analyse, design, build and evaluate your own work. Core modules you will study in this year include: - Advanced Systems Analysis - Final Year Study Project or Individual Project (Engineering) - Information Systems Management Optional modules from this year currently include: - Advanced Database Concepts - Data Enterprise and Innovation 1 - Data Enterprise and Innovation 2 - Security Management - Educational Computing - Professional and Academic Resaearch Development - Project Management - Security Management We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: multiple choice tests essays written exams projects presentations review articles You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: Year 1 students: 40% by written exams and 60% by coursework Year 2 students: 15% by written exams, 3% by practical exams and 82% by coursework Year 3 students: 13% by written exams, 10% by practical exams and 77% by coursework

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: G521

Institution code: P80

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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