Business Information Systems (3 Years or 4 Years including Foundation)
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Business Information Systems (3 Years or 4 Years including Foundation)
Course Summary
The BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems degree is designed to develop your knowledge and expertise in the analysis, development and application of socio-technical systems, with a deep understanding of the importance of information technology and computing in society.
You will be exposed to the state-of-the art theories, technologies and research that will shape and transform society over the next decade. You will gain a solid grounding in the theoretical foundations of information, technology and systems applied to modern business environments. At a higher level, this programme will prepare you for graduate work by showcasing the impact and importance of information systems to the UK and global digital economy.
The course begins by developing fundamental programming skills and moves on to apply these skills on web-based applications. Broadening options will address the design of information systems for global business, data and knowledge management, multimedia and interaction, marketing, strategic management, cyber security and business intelligence.
Graduates are able to operate as software developers with an understanding of the critical importance of business information systems to global commerce.
This degree has been accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS. An accredited degree entitles you to professional membership of BCS, which is an important part of the criteria for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status through the Institute. Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
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:
C20
Campus Name:
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two C grades
96 points to include two C grades at A level or equivalent.
96 points, other grade combinations accepted
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two D grades
To include 12 points from Higher Level subjects.
Other grade combinations totalling 96 points considered with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
96 points from at least 2 A levels or equivalent to include grade CC. Skills Challenge Certificate accepted as the third subject.
To view the entry requirements for the Foundation Year, please refer to Cardiff Met course pages – http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate
If your qualifications are not listed above, please contact Cardiff Met Admissions who will advise you
If you intend to take up the Sandwich Year option, this will be processed internally when you have commenced your studies
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required.
PTE Academic
52.0
No element lower than 51
TOEFL (iBT)
72.0
TOEFL Internet required.
Cambridge English Advanced
Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162)
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
78%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9000.0
Year 1
EU
13000.0
Year 1
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
International
13000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
Provider information
Student Recruitment & Admissions
Western Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF5 2YB
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