Course Summary

**Course summary** - Gain the skills and knowledge to manage the technological solutions at the heart of every modern organisation. - Develop knowledge in data analysis, IT management, IT infrastructure and web content management systems. - Gain entrepreneurship and enterprise skills and manage full live projects. - Undertake professional accreditations such as PRINCE2 (Project Management) and ITIL (Service Management). On this course you learn contemporary approaches towards business modelling, supporting you in your analysis, design and implementation of IT solutions. You will gain knowledge in using and manipulating contemporary web-based content management systems, and the opportunity to develop digital marketing strategies that complement web systems. **How you learn** All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. This course offers a diverse approach towards teaching and learning. Staff members teaching on this course have valuable industry experience in both business management and information technology. The course has been consistently recognised for high levels of student satisfaction and experience. **You learn through** - lectures and seminars - tutorials and workshops - practical activity-based sessions - group and individual project work - independent study - work placements The wide range of methods applied to assessment enables a differentiated approach towards assessing your learning. This also allows you to undertake modes of assessment that simulate typical industry practice within respected business and IT environments. **Applied learning** **Work placements** You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. Previous placements have taken place at organisations such as IBM, BMW, Nissan, Xerox and Boots. **Live projects** We work with industrial advisors to design the curriculum aligned with the needs of industry. You’ll work on client-based projects from the public services sector, private sector SMEs and large corporates. This facilitates a closer connection to industry, where students apply theory to real projects. You can also work with our business programme,Venture Matrix, winner of theNational Enterprise Educators Award. Core entrepreneurial modules engage you with external business clients, public sector organisations and voluntary groups. This provides a unique project-based learning experience, and allows you to develop transferable employability skills. It is increasingly popular amongst graduates to run their own business. We have therefore developed a unique series of modules that allow you to develop your entrepreneurial skills and creativity. Students and graduates have the opportunity to access our enterprise resources, providing office space, office equipment, meeting facilities and tailored business support. There are also unique certification opportunities through PRINCE2 (Project Management), ITIL (IT service Management) and Business Architecture Expert (LEADing Practice Enterprise Standards Body). **Networking opportunities** Our course has strong links with a range of employers that enables us to hold employer-specific events giving you opportunities to enhance your placement and graduate career prospects. In addition, the course has developed a vibrant student community. There are weekly course sport socials, pub socials and end-of-year celebrations. **Field Trips** You have the opportunity to undertake field trips and live client projects. Previous students have visited France to work on applied business architecture. On this trip, contacts from international industry present live business architecture challenges that students solve as part of their course work.

Course Details - Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. **Year 1** **Compulsory modules** Employability And Work Based Learning 20 Information Analysis For Business 20 Information Systems 20 Introduction To Digital Technology 20 It Service Support 20 Understanding Organisations 20 **Year 2** **Compulsory modules** Business Analysis For Enterprise Systems 20 Employability And Project Based Learning 20 Introduction To Cloud Computing 20 It Infrastructure And Emerging Technologies 20 **Elective modules** Digital Marketing 20 Information Management 20 Managing For Performance 20 **Year 3** **Optional Modules** Placement Year **Final Year** **Compulsory modules** Business Architecture Expert 20 Entrepreneurial Theory And Practice 3 20 Professional Practice 20 **Elective Modules** Applied Business Intelligence 20 Developing Strategies For Change 20 Dissertation 20 Innovative Multimedia 20 Knowledge Management 20 Relationship Marketing Management 20

Course Details – Assessment Method

Coursework Exams Practicals

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: G5N1

Institution code: S21

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example: BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.


We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 at the point of enrolment.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/computing/bsc-honours-information-technology-with-business-studies/full-time/2021

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 79%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year. Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.

Provider information

City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB

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