Course Summary

Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University will teach you the skills to solve problems, participate, and lead in the development of business information systems and management of business computing projects. You will have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required in the analysis and design of business IT systems. You will also gain people and problem solving skills so you can confidently discuss, negotiate and manage customer requirements, the needs of service providers and senior management requests.

Course Details - Modules

First year Core modules: • Information Systems Development • Mathematics and Business Management • Visual Web Development • Devices and Networks • Introduction to ICT Second year Core modules: • ITIL IT Service Management • Agile Methods and Development • Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design • Database Design • Systems Thinking and Strategy • Introduction to Research and Ethics Third year Core modules: • Computing Project • Computing Ethics • Systems Building Methods and Management Optional modules: • Project Management • Information Systems Strategy and Services • Database Management • Privacy and Data Protection • Research Methods • Data Mining • Front-End Web Development

Course Details – Assessment Method

A variety of learning and teaching methods are used, including lectures, tutorials, computer laboratory sessions and independent study. The final year of the course includes an individual project, completed by all students and a range of modules, which allow you to pursue your own career interests. The choice varies from technical subjects, such as web information management, to more business oriented topics, including information systems strategy and services, information security management and data mining. Assessments are via individual assignments, group work, projects, tests and exams. You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 24 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

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: IN21

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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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

from at least 2 A-Levels Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English Language and Maths or equivalent.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14750.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 14750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

Provider information

The Gateway
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Leicester
LE1 9BH

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